Metal or Wooden Venetian Blinds?

For purposes of beauty, protection, privacy and other factors, we are sometimes faced with the dilemma of deciding on the best type of Venetian blinds to pick for our windows. Whether we should go for metal or wooden Venetian blinds? However, this dilemma doesn’t have to trouble us so much. This is due to the fact that each of the two types of blinds has its own benefits and demerits which should inform our choice. All we’ve got to do is make the comparison and pick the one that best suits our requirements better. Here, we discuss the pros and cons of each of the blind types so as to help you make an informed decision.

Metal Venetian blinds

The material that is commonly used for metal blinds is aluminium. It is mostly preferred for modern rooms. Metal blinds are designed with several colours to choose from. For rooms where water is constantly used like the bathroom, it is the best choice. This is because they are not affected much by the water that splashes onto them or the steam and hence, won’t be deformed. Additionally, they can be cleaned easily. 

Pros of metals Venetian blinds

• Durability
Metal blinds are very durable. This is because of the fact that the frequent changes in climatic conditions such as temperature do not affect them. Furthermore, they can be properly coated so that rust doesn’t affect them. This advantage makes them suitable for a wide range of houses and buildings such as factories, plants, and homes.

• Feasibility
Metal blinds are considerably more affordable than the wooden types. As a matter of fact, they are cheaper than the wooden types by almost 50%. They also give you the power to customize them to meet your preferences. Their maintenance costs are lower than that of wooden blinds. Aesthetically, they are liked better by interior designers and homeowners.

• Adaptability
You can use metals blinds for any kind of houses and they will fit perfectly well. They can be remote controlled.

• Flexibility and security
The metal blinds give you the power to adjust the amount of light you need into your room. Due to their toughness, they provide better security.

Cons of metal Venetian blinds

• The only disadvantage of metal blinds is that the material used is a good conductor of heat. 

Wooden Venetian blinds

Wooden blinds have their own pros and cons that you need to know if you want to pick Venetian blinds. The following are the pros and cons of the wooden blinds.

Pros of wooden Venetian blinds

• Ease of installation
These blinds are easier to install and use than the metal blinds. You may not need a professional to do it for you.

• Adaptability and weight
Wooden blinds are adaptable to any colour of furniture and are light in weight. 

• Functionality
For sunny places, these blinds will block the heat from the sun and UV light well.

Cons of wooden Venetian blinds

• Price
This is the one big downside of wooden blinds. It is much more costly than the metal blinds and most other types.

• Durability
In comparison to metal blinds, these blinds are less durable. They easily get spoilt by heat, moisture, and water.

Conclusion

The above pros and cons of metal and wooden Venetian blinds should be enough to help you decide which style of blinds would best suit your situation. Venetian blinds made from mental may be a little cheaper but they don’t have that classic appeal of wooden blinds. If you still can't decide then contact us and e can help you decide what would look best.