A natural warmth can be easy achieved by fitting wooden blinds to a window however large or small. Lighter colours such as light ash, beech or pine are the ideal window treatment for small rooms as they will give the illusion of more space. These light colours compliment fashionable stripped floor boards or laminate flooring with the same colour tones. Small rooms will also benefit from having soft neutral tones of wall covering to further give the illusion of a larger space. One great advantage of using a wooden Venetian blind is that they look stunning when used as the sole window treatment placed either inside or outside of the window recess.



Deep natural colours such as dark chestnut or oak look stunning when used in larger sized rooms. Rich red mahogany is the perfect complimentary colour for decors of reds and greens, looking striking when used as the window dressing in dining rooms which have beautiful highly polished mahogany tables.

It often be difficult to find suitable colours for window treatments in rooms which have no defined colour scheme. Wooden Venetian blinds the ideal solution. They tone and blend with any colour wonderfully.

Venetian blinds made from real wood are an inexpensive luxury. For those who prefer to have a PVC blind for use in humid atmospheres such as kitchens or bathrooms but require wood a great alternative is a wood effect blind. Providing the practicality of PVC with the impression of real wood.

Wood effect blinds are often available in a wide range of colours, including some unusual woods such as zebra wood to bring an façade of real wood without having to worry that the blind has not affected rare or endangered wood or forests.

Real wood blinds have a special finish applied to them which helps reduce the appearance of scratches. The finish also helps to prevent fading from strong sunlight and reduce the risk of warping. Many people prefer a well worn look to blend naturally within their interior design style. This ‘used' appearance is ideal for homes which have a fashionable ‘shabby chic' interior design style. The latest innovations include wooden blinds which have been coated with a finish which actually helps prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the slats.

Wooden Venetian blinds are made in different slat widths. Larger slats offer a more traditional appearance, however it should be realised that these styles of Venetian blinds generally take up more room at the top of the window when stacked open. Mini wooden Venetian blinds offer narrow slat widths. In the UK mini blinds are referred to purely as a Venetian blind.

The ability to control the amount for entering a room to help keep a room cool during the summer makes Venetian blinds the ideal choice for south facing windows. Closing the slats will also help prevent furniture, furnishings and flooring from fading.