Comfortex Woodwinds S-Curve

Comfortex Woodwinds faux wood blinds, also known as wood alloy blinds, feature Fine Finish which improves color and consistency throughout the blind and valance. They also feature a variety of slat styles to solve all design, privacy, view through and light control needs. There are several different types of woodwinds blinds.

Woodwinds beveled profile blinds feature the hexagonal 2-1/2” wood alloy beveled slat, offering an enhanced view-through and a clean, dimensional look that will accentuate any home. Due to the multi-faceted profile, beveled slats have a wide view-through with contemporary lines and great closure. The durability will resist moisture, UV damage, warping, cracking, and fading. The anti-static, polymer finish help the beveled slats to repel dust and dirt.  These faux wood blinds are available in a variety of whites and wood tones. You have the option of choosing between standard cord pull and motorization. Some hardware and decorative options are route-less slats, crown valances, and two or three on one head rails.

Woodwinds reed blinds are the most popular Comfortex feature stylish 2 inch slats. They are available in a smooth or textured finish to coordinate with different styles of decor. With the reeds slats you also have the option of choosing between motorization and standard pull cord operation. They come in either white or wood tones and provide a high level of privacy and light control. Reeds combine the traditional look and feel of real American hardwood with the performance of thermal polymers. These blinds will not warp, crack or fade and they are dust resistant.

Woodwinds s-curve blinds feature a curved slat that is on the cutting edge of fashion. This slat style will give your home décor a modern yet elegant look and feel. Choose from a variety of whites, off-whites, and wood tones that capture wood’s traditional beauty. S-curve slats are stylish and functional, providing great durability and light control.

Woodwinds plantation shutter blinds combine the traditional look of a plantation shutter with the convenience and easy use of a blind. The 2 ½” shutter louver slat allows for clear visibility when open and provides excellent light control when closed. The 2 ½” design means fewer slats per blind, for a lighter blind that is easier to lift. They are available in whites and wood tones as well as a crown valance. Plantation shutter blinds feature amazing light control and privacy and ladder braid decorative hem. For customization, consider installing motorized operation.

Decorative tapes are a great way to customize your Comfortex faux wood blinds. These decorative tapes include a wide variety of styles, sizes, and colors. Choose from basic solids to intricate patterns.

All woodwinds blinds have earned GreenGuard certification which means they are highly energy efficient and eco-friendly. This certification ensures that these blinds meet industry standards of indoor air quality.

Overall, any window treatment from the Comfortex Woodwinds collection will be a great addition to your home. This is a high quality line from a top window treatments manufacturer. If you are in the market for faux wood blinds, you should definitely consider Comfortex woodwinds.

Venetian Blinds

Many people still refer to mini blinds or horizontal blinds as venetian blinds. Here is a quick break down of the meaning behind the different names. First of all they are referred to as mini blinds because the individual slats are very thin in width ranging from ½” to 2” max. Second they are called horizontal blinds because the slats lay horizontally across the window pane. Third, they were originally called venetian blinds because of their perceived place of origin in Venice, Italy a place of great trade markets. This has been a common name used since the 1600s to describe window blinds that have horizontal slats, one stacked on top of the other in a ladder formation.

They are generally suspended by strips of cloth called tapes or cords. The horizontal slats can be rotated nearly 180 degrees until they overlap either facing inward or outward. Any adjustments from the two extremes will create separation in between the slats, letting outside light and visibility into your room. Lift cords also run through holes in each slat and when pulled they move the bottom of the blind in an upward motion. The lowest slat will push up on the next slat causing a domino effect until all the slats are collapsed at the top of the window.

This style of window treatment had been used by several European countries in the 16 and 1700s but it was not until the late 19th century and the early 20th century that venetian blinds were widely adopted. Many commercial and office buildings were outfitted with mini blinds because people discovered they were the optimal way to control light and air. Now in the 21st century we have many different styles of blinds including panel track blinds, vertical blinds, faux wood blinds, and wood blinds. Yet mini blinds still remain one of the most popular and widely used window treatments to this very day.

Mini blinds come in several different materials including wood, vinyl, PVC, aluminum, and other various types of metals. They are inexpensive, durable, and easy to clean which make them a hot item to buy in bulk for large buildings such as offices where function is more important than fashion. However you can still get some great style with today’s mini blinds. Mini blinds are actually available in a very wide color selection from most of the industry leading manufacturers, which makes them easy to match with your existing decor. Mini blinds, horizontal blinds, or venetian blinds are just as effective as they were hundreds of years ago and they are always a smart purchase.

Energy efficient window coverings come in many forms

A window covering is deemed ‘energy efficient’ if it provides insulation or lowers solar heat gain, or both.  The following shades and blinds will help keep your rooms at a comfortable temperature whether you live in a hot or cold climate.

When it comes to choices, there are many more energy efficient shades then there are blinds.  Within the category of shades there are: cellular shades, insulated roman shades (with a liner or some even have a cellular liner) and, solar shades.

Cellular shades – these are the champs of insulation.  Also called honeycomb shades, cellular shades are constructed with an air pocket or cell.  You can choose from single or double cell depending on how much insulation you need. Cellular shades are attractive with crisp pleats and, they come in a wide variety of colors as well as light filtering options from sheer to blackout.  So, you could use them throughout your home – blackout cellular shades for your bedroom and sheer cellular shades for rooms where you want natural light.

Roman shades – it should be noted that not all roman shades provide insulation.  You have to choose ones that comes with an insulating liner. Some, like Comfortex Fusion roman shades are constructed with a cellular liner.  Roman shades come in two main styles:  flat fold or hobbled (teardrop).  flat fold roman shades fold up, each section folds neatly into itself.  Hobbled romans basically work the same way but the hobbled fold is fuller and offers a more luxurious rich fabric look, almost like vertical curtains.

Solar shades – solar shades, also called solar screens are the champs of lowering solar gain and UV damage.  So, while they don’t offer insulation, their unique fabric allows maximum view-through while not letting your room (and home) heat up like a greenhouse.  The solar screen material also blocks damaging UV rays which can damage furniture.  Solar screens are a great choice when you want energy efficiency but don’t want to sacrifice your view – imagine a set of these up in a beach house…  Solar shades come in a range of what is called ‘openness,’ percentages generally from 3-14%.  I realize that ‘openness’ is less than clear.  Why doesn’t the industry use terms like high, medium and low?  Openness relates to how much light is transmitted through the fabric, the higher the number, the more light can pass through. So, if you want maximum view-through, go with a higher openness.

Within the blinds category, the only window covering that can claim to be energy efficient are plantation shutters. They provide insulation by virtue of their mass and the louvers close tightly enough to reduce heat exchange between the window and the room.

One last thing, it is important that you seal up any cracks in your window casing with caulking, this is especially important if you live in an older home that has the original windows.  Consider, if you can, double-paned windows.  Put the two together, double-paned windows with the right energy efficient window coverings and you will have the right combination to save lots of money over many, many years.  You’ll easily recoup your costs when amortized over time, plus you’ll be doing something for the environment.