I am super happy with my new blinds and wanted to share all the details with you!
I am not, by nature, a patient person. One of my many faults is my impatience…I can be a downright stinker about wanting my house to look a certain way now. Not a few years from now, not next month…now! But, I have learned, (or have been forced to accept), that I can’t have everything right when I want it…I think they call this being a grownup or something. 😉
#adultingishard
There is one thing I’ve wanted in our neutral dining room and kitchen for quite some time: bamboo shades. So, you can imagine my excitement when I got the opportunity to partner up with Blinds.com to get some Woven Wood Shades in this area of the house! These blinds are the icing on the cake for me! They’re the finishing touch that my kitchen and eating area really needed to truly fulfill my vision for this space!
Before:
It’s not that there was anything wrong with the light-filtering shades that were here when we moved in, but they certainly didn’t add anything aesthetically. With all of the crisp white and gray in the kitchen and eating area, I knew that some bamboo blinds would add the texture and warmth that this space really needed. You can see from these “before” shots that the original blinds were just kind of “meh.” (You have to shrug your shoulders and tilt your head to one side when you read the word, “meh.”)
Installation:
Whenever we tackle a project like this, I have to get Mr. Hoff on board! Luckily, installing our new matchstick blinds was super EASY! First, he removed the old blinds and installed the brackets for the new window shades.
The new woven wood shades came with snap-in bracket connectors already pre-attached to the top of the shade’s headrail. There are two bracket connectors, one on each side of the headrail.
It was as easy as just snapping the two connectors on either side of the headrail to the two brackets that Mr. Hoff mounted on the window frame.
After:
Aren’t they so pretty?! These woven blinds are just what this space needed!
When choosing the blinds, I considered a couple of things. 1) The color of the wood decor and accents in my home, and 2) The color of the wood floor.
I wanted something that would pull it all together and incorporate all of the earthy wood tones in this space.
I love the way it all looks together, and the way the blinds pull the darker wood tones out of the floor.
I opted to get a valance, and I like the way it looks when the blinds are all the way rolled up to the top.
I opted for an inside mount, which I think looks clean and custom. I always prefer an inside mount. 😉
The exact blinds I chose are Blinds.com Delux Woven Wood Shades in Palena Sand Dune.
If you’re loving the looks of these window blinds, and you’re thinking you might need some, I have some exciting news!
Have a great day! 🙂
Suzie says
Looks beautiful! I love all your benches…where do you find them? Thanks. This is my first comment on a blog. I am enjoying yours.
April Hoff says
Suzie!!! I feel so honored! Thanks for commenting! I find most of my benches at garage sales or Goodwill. 😉
Suzie says
Thanks, April. Naturally, the best finds are garage sales, Goodwill or side of the road pickups. That’s how I’ve furnished most of my homes the past 40 years. Can’t beat cheap, and most things can be lovingly restored if you are willing to put just a little bit of effort into it. That’s how I am able to be in a constant state of re-decoration. I like to change my look frequently, and that’s the only way to do it!
April Hoff says
Amen, Suzie! Sounds like we’re on the same page! 😉
Penny says
Looks great! I agree, wood blinds are the perfect choice for adding texture to a room. Also, love the rug in front of your kitchen sink! Would you be willing to share your source?
April Hoff says
Thank you so much, Penny! It is from Home Goods. 🙂
Penny says
Thank you April!
Jonita says
I like the wood blinds they look good. In the town house I had the would blinds up in the kitchen that coved the siliding glass door.
April Hoff says
Sounds so pretty, Jonita! 🙂
barbara says
I would like to use these blinds on an atrium door (similar to french doors, but only one door opens).
I would have to use an outside mount, so I’m wondering how many inches they stick out from window.
Thank you, Barb
April Hoff says
Hi Barb! Mine stick out about 3 inches. They were made to be an inside mount, so I don’t know if they make outside mount differently…? Also, if you didn’t get the valance on the front, I’m thinking they’d stick out less. These are things you may want to call and ask about though. 🙂 Thanks!
Mary Larson says
I love the look of your woven wood shades! Are you still enjoying them? I am in the crazy decision making stage of choosing the perfect shades for my newly remodeled home.
I’m curious if your shades have a liner? I was reading about moveable liners and thought that might be a solution to getting the pretty filtered light but also some privacy at night.
Thanks for your reply!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Mary. 🙂 Yes, I am still VERY happy with them. They are excellent quality. Mine are lined, and I don’t know anything about movable liners..? These windows face a semi-busy road, so I knew I would want the liners for privacy in the evening.
Coreen says
Hello,
I am wondering what you would suggest for blinds or shades to
Provide privacy to a first floor bedroom with your same decorating theme/taste 🙂
Thanks
Coreen