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Thursday July 29th 2010

Blinds Buying Guide: Wood Blinds

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Wood Blinds

Wood blinds bring a rich, warm look and natural beauty to any room. Like wood shutters, they enhance a room with their fine, furniture-like quality, but they’re less expensive than shutters. Wood blinds are versatile, too. They can be painted or stained to complement your décor. They’re ideal for family rooms, dens, living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms.

Besides looking great, wood blinds are an excellent way to manage light. You can angle the slats to direct light straight into a room, bounce light off the ceiling or reflect it back outside. Or you can darken a room by closing wood blinds to block light. Wood blinds also offer a high degree of privacy, and they help insulate your room for greater energy efficiency.

At The Home Depot, you’ll find a wide selection of painted and stained blinds, including the distinctive look of knotty pine, cherry or other wood species.

Courtesy of homedepot.com