Affordable timber and venetian blinds for your business

Timber and venetian blinds may provide the perfect cost-effective solution to your business needs. These days, venetians are a popular choice for the commercial environment with office managers and interior designers alike.

Timber venetians

While not a traditional choice for office window treatments, timber is a simple way to infuse an environment with elegance and warmth.

"There's a wide range of choices that are not only environmentally friendly and energy efficient, but UV protection means they also last well," says Joe Turner, President of the Blind Manufacturers' Association of Australia.

Options for timber blinds

Timber venetians are available in a range of materials, including bamboo, cedar, basswood and hardwearing wood alloys. Slat sizes range from 34mm up to 84mm flat blades, or aerofoil blades for a more plantation-style look.

Other timber-based options include woven wood blinds or cedar roman blinds, which come in either a semi-opaque or full block-out fabric.

Aluminium venetians

Aluminium venetians are always in fashion, and not just because of their sleek, high-tech style. According to Joe, they are top of the range in heat protection too. 

"These are the best product for energy efficiency, and can help cut your energy bills significantly," he says.

A practical choice

No matter how good something looks, it still has to work in your office environment and venetians offer the best of both worlds, being both stylish and practical.

For example, although easy to operate manually, you can opt for motorisation. This gives you control at the touch of a button, which is particularly useful in meeting rooms where instant light control is a priority for professional visual presentations. 

Maintaining venetians

Although timber blinds are more prone to damage than aluminium, today there are a number of options that can help guard against wear and tear and keep your blinds looking good.

Timber venetians can be UV protected to resist bowing, warping or cracking from direct sunlight. Hardwood timbers such as basswood will resist knocks and bumps, while timber alloys are good for wet areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

When it comes to cleaning, anti-static finishes for timber blinds will help detract the dust, meaning both timber and aluminium blinds are simple to clean with a feather duster.

Benefits of installing venetians

• Cost-effective way to give your office a new look
• Can be operated manually or motorised for easy light and heat control
• A range of looks and finishes to suit any office environment
• Long lasting and durable, so will look good over the long term
• Environmentally friendly and energy efficient

Making the right choice

Venetians can be bought off the rack or custom made to suit the requirements of your business. Either way, if you're making a design decision for your office, ensure you get the best advice from your local blind supplier. 

Contact a timber blinds specialist in your area to find out how you can save money while improving your business space: