Designers in this trade often treat faux wood as a basic utility, a fallback for a splash-prone kitchen or a steamy bathroom. While we appreciate its moisture resistance, our team at the Liverpool factory sees things differently. We treat faux wood venetian blinds as high-end styling tools that define the look of a room.
The difference between a standard window covering and a bespoke feature comes down to small, physical details. You have to get the slat size right and pick the correct tapes to match your decor. Follow these practical tips from our fitting team to get the best result for your windows.
Which slat size looks best?
Slat size dictates how you see the world outside and how light enters your room. Our fitters guide customers based on the window’s depth and the specific style of the property.
- The 50mm “Shutter-Style” Look: This is our most requested spec at the Blinds Shop Liverpool. A 50mm slat leaves a wider gap when open, mimicking the profile of expensive plantation shutters. It cleans up the horizontal lines on your window, which makes a lounge feel calmer and more expansive.
- The 35mm Traditional Option: If you have shallow recesses or handles that stick out, the 35mm slat works better. It fits into tight spaces where a 50mm slat would hit the glass. This size creates an intricate texture that suits older period properties.
- Texture Choice: A smooth “Silk” finish keeps a modern space looking clean. If your room has lots of neutral paint, a “Deep Grain” faux wood adds a tactile layer that prevents walls from looking flat and empty.
Do you really need decorative tapes?
You can spot a cheap DIY blind immediately because it lacks decorative fabric tapes. We use these cotton strips to hide the internal routing holes where the cords pass through.
- Contrast and Framing: We love suggesting dark grey or black tapes on a white slat. It frames the window and pulls in other dark accents like door handles or picture frames.
- Light Blocking: Tapes serve a physical purpose too. They cover the “pin-holes” in the slats, stopping those tiny dots of light that can be annoying in a bedroom or a TV room.
Styling for Commercial Spaces
For businesses in Liverpool, these styling choices often aid daily operations.
- Brand Identity: Choosing tapes that match your corporate colours creates a cohesive, professional environment for visiting clients.
- Operational Efficiency: Faux wood is incredibly durable. Unlike fabric blinds that require professional cleaning, these only need a quick wipe-down. This keeps your maintenance overheads low while ensuring the office always looks “showroom ready” for meetings.
- Light Management: For offices with screens, the “Up-Tilt” technique (explained below) kills glare on monitors while maintaining a bright, productive atmosphere.
Fitting for Liverpool’s Unique Windows
Every house in Liverpool has its own quirks. We approach these from a practical installation standpoint.
Managing the Liverpool Bay Window
Our city is full of Victorian and Edwardian bays. A common mistake involves fitting blinds that are too wide, causing the corners to clash when you tilt them. We fit individual faux wood venetian blinds to each segment using precise “drop-deductions.” You can tilt the side windows for privacy while keeping the middle pane open to the light.
The “Hard and Soft” Layering Trick
For a high-end look, try layering. We often tell customers to put a Venetian blind inside the recess for privacy and then hang heavy curtains outside for warmth. When you combine curtains with faux wood venetian blinds, you get the best of both worlds: total light control and a cosy, soft finish.
What to Avoid: Tips From Our Surveyors
Even the best materials look poor if you install them wrong. Our surveyors look for these traps:
- The “Stack” Height: When you pull a Venetian blind up, the bunch of slats (the stack) takes up space. On a small window, this can block a lot of your glass. In these cases, our team might recommend fitting faux wood venetian blinds outside the recess instead to preserve your view.
- DIY “Cut-Down” Kits: If you saw a retail blind to size at home, you leave raw, unsealed edges. These edges trap dust almost immediately. Our factory-sealed edges stay clean for years.
- Incorrect Support: Because faux wood venetian blinds carry more weight than natural timber, they require heavy-duty brackets. We ensure the fixings are secured into the lintel or masonry, preventing the blind from sagging over time.
A Pro Trick for Privacy: The “Up-Tilt”
If you live on a busy Liverpool footpath, you don’t have to keep your blinds closed all day. Angle your slats so the front edge points up toward the ceiling. Using this technique with faux wood venetian blinds bounces natural light deep into your room but blocks the view from anyone walking past. It is the best way to stay private without living in the dark.
Secure Your Manufacturing Slot at Derby Lane
We make every one of our faux wood venetian blinds right here in our Liverpool factory. This means we control the quality from start to finish. However, because we manufacture locally, our production slots for the week fill up fast.
Booking your survey now gets your order into the system before the seasonal rush. Come down to our Blinds Shop Liverpool to feel the weight of the slats and pick your tapes in person.
Excell Blinds and Shutters. Built in Liverpool, designed for your home, and fitted by people who know the trade. Book your appointment today and let’s get your windows sorted properly.
