Once upon a time, real wood blinds were so expensive that only a few could manage to afford them. As a result, college students, first-time apartment dwellers, and anyone pulling down a ordinary income had to make do with other, more affordable window treatment options. However, thanks to all the discount window treatment outlets now available, nearly everyone can afford these old-world window dressings.

For those who appreciate the arts and crafts movement in design or the geometry of line found in homes by Frank Lloyd Wright, wood blinds are the easiest single step to transform a room. Their horizontal lines emphasize a window's shape. Their louvred slats let owners create dramatic shadows on floors, walls, and ceilings anytime of day. They are dramatic yet simple and elegant without being fussy.

Wood Blinds: Color Impact

The color of wood one chooses will have dramatic impact. White wood blinds against a white framed window in a white painted room conveys simplicity, coolness, and casual chic. Dark brown wood blinds against white stuccoed walls looks decidedly California noir. Oak against ivory walls appears elegant yet comfortable.

When shopping for discount wood blinds, consider the source. Check for product warranties as well as store guarantees. In order for wood blinds to have maximum effect, they must fit correctly. Therefore, measure, measure, measure those windows prior to ordering! If a supplier should deliver the wrong size blinds due too their cutting error, it's their responsibility to re-deliver the right ones. However, if they deliver the sizes that you request, but you measured incorrectly, the burden is yours.