Custom wood blinds in Los Angeles.
Real wood and composite blinds in painted and stained finishes, made to the exact opening for studies, bedrooms, kitchens and baths.
The appeal of a wood blind.
A wood blind brings the warmth of furniture to a window. The slats tilt to send daylight up to the ceiling, to screen a neighbor or to close the room, and the grain and finish give a depth that no other blind has. It is a quiet, masculine sort of treatment that looks particularly well in a study, a library or a paneled room, and it sits naturally within the deep wooden casings of older California houses.
Real wood or composite?
Real wood is light, which matters on a wide blind, and it takes stain beautifully. It should be kept away from constant steam and splashing. For kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms we generally suggest a composite, which has the appearance of painted wood and is untroubled by moisture. Both are made to measure, so the blind sits squarely in the opening and clears handles and trim.
Slat width, tapes and finish.
Wider slats give a bolder look, a clearer view when open and a shorter stack when the blind is raised. Narrower slats are finer in scale and suit small windows. Cloth tapes in a matching or contrasting color cover the cord holes and lend a tailored, traditional air. Painted finishes are matched to the trim of the room, and stains are chosen against the floor and the furniture.
Wood blinds with drapery.
A wood blind beneath custom drapery is a combination with a long history: the blind for light and privacy, the drapery for softness and color. We fit them together in bedrooms and sitting rooms across Pasadena, San Marino, Hancock Park and Beverly Hills. For the other blinds we make, see custom blinds, and for a more architectural alternative, plantation shutters.
From selection to installation.
Consultation
We begin with the room itself: how it is used, where the light falls through the day and what you would like the windows to do.
Selection
Fabrics, materials, finishes and hardware are chosen together, so the treatment suits both the architecture and the furnishings.
Measure and Make
Every opening is measured precisely and each treatment is made to that measure, never adapted from a stock size.
Installation
Our installers fit and adjust every treatment, so it hangs true, operates smoothly and is finished properly.
Wood Blinds: common questions.
Are wood blinds better than faux wood blinds?
Each has its place. Real wood is lighter and richer in appearance, particularly when stained. Composite, or faux wood, tolerates moisture and suits kitchens and bathrooms. Many houses use both.
Do wood blinds darken a room completely?
Not entirely, since a little light passes between the slats and through the cord holes. Cloth tapes reduce it. For real darkness we suggest adding lined or blackout drapery.
Can wood blinds be motorized?
Yes. The tilt of the slats can be motorized, and the lift as well, which is useful for high windows and for rooms where several blinds should move together.
Transform your space with custom solutions
Tell us about your windows and the way you live with them. We will guide you from selection to installation.
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