Real-Wood vs Faux-Wood Blinds

The call

The deciding factor is the room, not the look. Real wood is lighter on a wide window (less strain on the headrail) and reads as more premium, but it should stay out of bathrooms and steamy kitchens where it can warp. Faux-wood is the honest pick for humidity and the better value per window at 35×48 as quoted at analysis; the trade is weight and a slightly flatter grain. Match slat size to the window scale, and confirm the inside-mount depth and deduction against the seller’s measuring guide — these are made-to-size and generally not returnable.