Printed wood-grain finishes were once the shortcut to a natural look on a budget. Real woven wood and bamboo are now affordable enough that most homeowners choose the real thing.
Real natural materials became affordable at the same time that synthetic 'looks' fell out of favour. When a real woven wood is close in price to a printed faux, most homeowners pick the real one.
For the natural woven look, spec real woven wood or bamboo in dry rooms. Reserve modern composite faux wood for bathrooms and other humid rooms where real wood isn't practical.
On their own they filter light. For blackout, add a blackout liner or pair with a blackout roller behind them.
Yes — modern composite faux wood is much better than the older printed versions and is the right choice for humid rooms where real wood would warp.
Bamboo and jute are fast-growing renewable materials, which is one reason they've gained ground over synthetic finishes.
Yes. Our team offers free in-home consultations across Halifax and Charlottetown, and virtual consultations anywhere in Canada and the U.S. We bring real swatches and quote current-trend options side-by-side.