Wood Blinds, Made From Real Hardwood
Kiln-dried basswood slats in painted, stained and washed finishes. Warm grain, a smooth tilt action, and a frame that looks at home in a Nordic living room.
Wood Blinds, in detail
A wood blind earns its place by the way it handles light. Slats tilt through a full 180°, so you can bounce daylight off a ceiling in the morning and close the room down at night without touching a cord.
We buy kiln-dried basswood at 8–10% moisture content, machine the slats to a consistent thickness, then finish them in three coats. The result is a blind that stays flat, tilts without effort and keeps its colour through years of sun.
- Slats sanded between coats — no raised grain, no snagging on cloths
- Stainless-core ladder tapes that will not stretch in heat
- Optional cloth tapes in 12 colours for a softer, more upholstered look
- Cut-outs for handles, arch tops and rake angles made on the same line
- Cordless lift available for homes with children or pets
- Slat material
- Kiln-dried basswood
- Slat widths
- 25 / 35 / 50 mm
- Finish
- 3-coat water-based lacquer
- Mounting
- Inside or outside recess
Styles and configurations
25 mm Slim
A fine, furniture-like slat for smaller windows and studies.
35 mm Classic
Our most ordered width — balanced light control and stack depth.
50 mm Statement
Broad slats that read as joinery in large living spaces.
Taped 35 mm
Cloth ladder tapes soften the look and hide cord holes.
Technical details
| Construction | |
| Slat material | Kiln-dried basswood, FSC-certified on request |
| Slat thickness | 2.5 mm ± 0.1 mm |
| Slat widths | 25 mm / 35 mm / 50 mm |
| Headrail | Reinforced hardwood with steel core |
| Ladder tapes | Polyester, stainless-steel core |
| Finish | Three-coat water-based lacquer, UV stabilised |
| Operation | |
| Lift | Cordlock, cordless spring, or motorised |
| Tilt | Wand, cord tilt or motorised |
| Child safety | Cordless or tension device fitted as standard |
| Cycle tested | 10,000 tilt cycles |
| Dimensions | |
| Min width | 300 mm |
| Max width | 3000 mm per headrail |
| Max drop | 3000 mm |
| Wider openings | Multiple blinds on one headrail, colour matched |
| Supply | |
| MOQ | 10 units per colour |
| Lead time | 15–18 days after size confirmation |
| Packing | 5-ply carton, corner guards, numbered panels |
| Warranty | 5 years on slats and mechanisms |
Measuring made simple
Wood blinds are usually fitted inside the recess so the slats sit close to the glass. Measure the recess width in three places — top, middle and bottom — and give us the smallest figure.
Width
Measure the recess at its narrowest point, then deduct 10 mm for clearance.
Drop
Measure from the top of the recess to the sill on the left, centre and right; use the longest.
Depth
You need at least 55 mm of recess depth for a 35 mm slat to tilt freely.
Wood vs faux wood at a glance
| Feature | Wood blinds | Faux wood blinds |
|---|---|---|
| Bathrooms and kitchens | Not recommended | Fully waterproof |
| Weight at 2 m wide | Heavier | Around 30% lighter |
| Colour depth | Grain visible through the finish | Even, painted look |
| Price per m² | Higher | Lower |
Looking after your wood blind
Maintenance
- Dust weekly with a dry microfibre cloth or a vacuum brush on low suction.
- Wipe marks with a barely damp cloth and mild soap; dry immediately.
- Avoid ammonia and abrasive pads — they dull the lacquer.
- Twice a year, check the ladder tapes for tension and re-seat the bottom rail if needed.
Warranty and spares
- 5 years on slats, headrail and tilt mechanism
- Colour fastness tested to 500 hours of accelerated UV exposure
- Replacement slats available for the life of the model
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View details →Common questions
Will real wood blinds warp in a humid climate?
Solid wood moves with humidity. In coastal or tropical rooms we recommend sealing the end grain and keeping the blind at least 300 mm from a shower or hob — or choosing faux wood, which cannot warp.
How much light do they block?
With the slats closed and a 20 mm overlap on each side, wood blinds block roughly 95% of direct light. For a genuinely dark bedroom, pair them with a blackout roller behind.
Can I order a single slat as a spare?
Yes. Spare slats in any width and colour are available for the life of the model, usually shipped with your next order.
Do you match a paint colour?
Send us a RAL, NCS or Pantone reference and we will spray a sample slat for approval before production.
How wide can one blind be?
3000 mm in a single headrail. Beyond that we split the opening into two or three blinds on a shared headrail.
Is cordless available?
Yes — a spring-balanced cordless lift is available up to 1800 mm wide and is certified child-safe.
Need a price for wood blinds?
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