2" horizontal blinds · Buying guide
Faux wood vs real wood blinds
Both lines are 2" cordless horizontal blinds custom cut to your measured opening — but the slat material drives durability, moisture tolerance, and price. Faux wood uses composite/PVC slats; real wood blinds are 100% North American hardwood.
- Free shipping nationwide
- Cut to measured size
- 2" cordless horizontal
Quick pick:
- Faux wood — whole-home value, bathrooms, kitchens, rentals, and any room where moisture or heavy daily use matters.
- Real wood — dining rooms, offices, and focal windows where you want natural grain and a premium finish.
- Mix both — common pattern is faux wood in wet rooms and bedrooms, real wood in living and dining areas.
Faux wood — composite slats, steel head rail
Real wood — North American hardwood, crown valance
Faux wood vs real wood at a glance
Same slat width and cordless operation — different material, moisture tolerance, and price tier.
| Faux wood | Real wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 2" flat PVC foam composite slats — looks like wood, not solid hardwood. | 100% North American hardwood slats with natural grain and stain finishes. |
| Moisture & humidity | Better choice for bathrooms, kitchens, and humid climates — composite slats resist warping from steam and splashes. | Fine in dry living areas; avoid routine exposure to shower steam or sink splash unless you accept more maintenance. |
| Look & feel | Embossed or smooth white and printed wood-tone finishes — clean builder look at every price point. | Richer grain, trapezoid bottom rail, and decorative crown valance — reads as a furniture-grade upgrade. |
| Head rail & valance | 2" × 2¼" steel head rail, 3¼" majestic valance, square bottom rail. | Hardwood components with 3" decorative crown valance and trapezoid bottom rail. |
| Control | Cordless lift standard on every order. | Cordless lift standard on every order. |
| Warranty | 2-year parts warranty on manufacturing defects. | 3-year warranty on manufacturing defects. |
| Typical production | Often 1–2 business days handling before ship. | Typically 3–7 business days handling before ship. |
| Best for | Whole-home orders, new construction, rentals, bathrooms, kitchens, high-traffic bedrooms. | Owner-occupied upgrades, dining rooms, home offices, and statement windows. |
| Shipping | Free standard shipping nationwide. | Free standard shipping nationwide. |
Pick by room
Room-by-room cheat sheet — each link opens the configurator on the suggested product line.
- Faux woodBathroom
Steam and humidity are hard on real wood slats — composite faux wood is the safer long-term pick.
Configure - Faux woodKitchen
Splashes, grease, and temperature swings favor moisture-resistant composite slats.
Configure - EitherPrimary bedroom
Faux wood wins on value for whole-home packages; real wood wins if you want grain and a richer valance.
Configure - Real woodLiving room
Natural hardwood grain and crown valance elevate the room guests see most — faux wood still works on a budget.
Configure - Real woodDining room
Focal window over a table — hardwood finishes photograph better and match furniture-grade trim.
Configure - Real woodHome office
Premium look on video calls and fewer slat rattles from daily tilt adjustments on quality hardwood.
Configure - Faux woodRental / flip
Lower cost per opening, faster production, and survives tenant turnover better than budget big-box vinyl.
Configure - Faux woodWhole new home
One spec in every room keeps ordering simple — most production-home buyers start here before upgrading focal windows to wood.
Configure
Faux wood lines (all composite — not hardwood)
Once you know faux wood is the right material, pick a finish tab on the configurator — all lines use composite slats.
- Builder / standard
Classic white embossed or smooth — the default for new construction and whole-home faux wood packages.
View line - Printed wood tones
Wood-grain prints when you want a tone other than white without jumping to real hardwood.
View line - Premium cordless
Expanded finish options on the premium faux wood tab — still composite slats, not solid wood.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between faux wood and real wood blinds?
- Faux wood blinds use durable PVC foam composite slats that mimic wood grain. Real wood blinds use 100% North American hardwood slats with natural grain. Both are 2" cordless horizontal blinds custom cut to your window measurements.
- Are faux wood blinds real wood?
- No. Faux wood is polymer/PVC composite — not solid hardwood. If you want real wooden slats, order from /wood-blinds.
- Which is better for bathrooms and kitchens?
- Faux wood. Composite slats handle steam, splashes, and humidity better than hardwood. Real wood is better reserved for dry living areas, dining rooms, and offices.
- Can I mix faux wood and real wood in the same house?
- Yes — that is a common upgrade path. Many homeowners order faux wood for bedrooms, baths, and secondary rooms, then real wood for living and dining focal windows. Match color families as closely as possible when mixing.
- Do both types ship cut to size?
- Yes. Enter your window opening (or finished blind width for outside mount) on each product configurator. Inside-mount orders automatically deduct ½" from the width you enter for a proper fit.
- Which costs less — faux wood or real wood?
- Faux wood is the lower cost per window and the default for builder-grade whole-home packages. Real wood is the premium line — higher material cost, longer handling time, and a longer warranty.
- Are these the same as Venetian or horizontal blinds?
- Yes. Both product lines are 2" horizontal (Venetian-style) blinds with tilt slats — not roller shades or vertical blinds.
Ready to order?
Measure each opening, pick faux wood or real wood, and checkout with free nationwide shipping on standard orders.
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