Getting to Know the Stunning Everwood® Faux Wood Blinds

All window treatments should deliver both durability and visual appeal, especially in Texas homes where temperature swings and humidity challenge many materials, such as wood. And our team knows who is up for that job: Hunter Douglas EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds.

These blinds combine the rich look of natural wood with composite materials, complemented by Performance Plus™ Protection that resists warping, cracking, and fading. At Read Design Window Fashions, we offer high-quality Hunter Douglas and Alta products to homeowners who desire window treatments that are built to last.

Why Hunter Douglas EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds Stand Out

Hunter Douglas EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds utilize a proprietary composite material that replicates wood grain patterns and textures, outperforming genuine wood in challenging conditions, like Texas humidity. The slats maintain their shape and color in high-moisture environments, like bathrooms and kitchens, where real wood might swell or deteriorate. Its UV resistance keeps the finish from fading even on south-facing windows that receive intense sunlight throughout the day.

Additionally, color options range from crisp whites to deep espressos, with several stain colors that mimic popular wood species. Each slat features realistic grain patterns that add depth rather than appearing flat or artificial like options you may find at chain home improvement stores.

Understanding Faux Wood Blinds Construction and Operation

Faux wood blinds consist of horizontal slats suspended by ladder cords and connected to a headrail that contains the operating mechanism. Tilting the slats controls light and privacy levels, while raising or lowering the entire blind adjusts the amount of coverage.

Standard lift systems, for example, utilize cords threaded through the headrail, which you pull to raise the blinds, and tilt wands that rotate the slats. Cordless lift mechanisms, alternatively, eliminate dangling cords through spring-loaded systems housed in the headrail.

Then there are motorized options that take the blind’s convenience further by allowing remote control via smartphone apps, remotes, or voice commands through smart home systems. The award-winning and innovative Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation adds scheduling capabilities, allowing your faux wood blinds to adjust automatically based on the time of day or sun position.

Optional Enhancements That Improve Your Faux Wood Blinds

You can choose from several upgrade options to customize how your Hunter Douglas EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds look and operate, including:

• Routeless slats: Removing the cord holes from slats improves privacy and light control when you close the blinds, while giving slats a cleaner appearance without visible punctures.
• Decorative tapes: Fabric tapes cover the ladder cords in colors that coordinate with your home, adding a finished look and protecting the cords from wear and tear.
• Specialty shapes: EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds accommodate many specialty shapes, such as arched windows, angled windows, skylights, and other architectural features that standard big-box store blinds can’t fit.
• Slat widths: Wider 2.5-inch slats work well on large windows, providing a contemporary appearance with fewer slats visible. Narrower 2-inch slats suit smaller windows and create a more traditional look with additional slats stacked in the same space.

Installation Methods and Mounting Considerations for Faux Wood Blinds

Inside-mount installation positions the blinds within your window frame, creating a built-in appearance that showcases your window trim. This method works when you have adequate depth in your window frame to accommodate the blind mechanism.

The outside mount, on the other hand, places the blinds on the wall or molding above and around your window opening. This approach covers more area and works better if your window frame lacks sufficient depth or if you want to conceal architectural imperfections.

Your mounting choice affects how much light enters around the blind edges, with the outside mount generally providing better coverage. Your window configuration and personal preference determine which method will serve you better.

Shop Our Window Treatment Store Near Plano, TX, for Faux Wood Blinds

Our Read Design Window Fashions team provides free in-home consultations where you can examine Hunter Douglas EverWood® Faux Wood Blind samples alongside other Hunter Douglas and Alta Window Fashions window treatments. Seeing materials in your home’s natural lighting helps you make confident color and style decisions. We’re here to help and answer all your questions when you call (972) 608-4999 or connect with us online.

Read Design Window Fashions proudly serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, including North Dallas, Plano, and Cedar Creek Lake, and offers service focused on custom, high-quality treatments.