Faux Wood Venetian Blinds

Faux wood Venetian blinds give you the clean lines and tilting slats of a wooden blind in a material that doesn’t mind damp. Because the slats are made from a moisture-resistant synthetic rather than timber, they can go in the rooms where real wood would struggle: above a kitchen sink, in a family bathroom, or in an en-suite that steams up every morning.

They’re tough, too. The slats can be wiped down as often as you like, they stand up well to everyday knocks, and white and grey finishes keep their crisp look in bright, busy rooms.

Faux wood or real wood?

Both are made to measure and both tilt in exactly the same way. The real question is the room.

	Faux wood	Real wood
Steamy bathrooms and en-suites	Yes	Not recommended
Directly above a kitchen sink	Yes	Not ideal
Up close	An even, consistent finish	Natural variation from slat to slat
Best suited to	Kitchens, bathrooms, rentals, family rooms	Living rooms, dining rooms, studies, bedrooms

If the room stays dry and you love the character of natural timber, a real wooden Venetian blind is a lovely choice. For anywhere that sees steam or splashes, faux wood is the sensible option, and in painted white or grey the difference is hard to spot. We go into more detail in our article comparing wooden and faux wood Venetian blinds.

Where faux wood works best

Kitchens

Tilted partly open, the slats let plenty of daylight onto the worktop while hiding the washing-up from anyone walking past. Splashes from the tap wipe straight off, and the blind won’t swell from the steam of a boiling kettle or pan.

Bathrooms and en-suites

Clear glass in a bathroom is a common problem. Set at the right angle, faux wood slats let light in while blocking the view from outside, so you don’t have to choose between privacy and a bright room. If you’d prefer a flat fabric instead of slats, a waterproof roller blind is the alternative we’d suggest.

Home offices

Slats are ideal for working at a screen. Tilt them just far enough to take the glare off your monitor while the room stays bright. A study is a dry room, so real wood would work equally well here; choose whichever look you prefer.

Rental properties

Faux wood blinds are hard-wearing, neutral and quick to clean between tenancies, which makes them a practical choice for landlords. See our page for landlords and letting agents for more on furnishing rental homes.

How it works

1. Drop us a line. Call, WhatsApp or request your quote online, and we’ll find a visit slot that fits around you, including Saturdays and Sundays.
2. Measure and match. We measure every window and hold faux wood samples beside your cupboards, worktops or tiles, so you can match or contrast them. There’s no charge and no obligation.
3. Built to size. The width and drop of every blind match its window precisely.
4. Fitting day. Our fitter puts the blinds up, sets the tilt and checks each one raises and lowers smoothly. Fitting is included in your quote.

Faux wood is often the answer when someone loves the look of a wooden blind but has the wrong room for it. If you’re torn between the two, we’ll bring samples of both to your home visit. After 20 years in this line of work, our team will give you honest advice on which suits each room better.