The look of a Colorado lodge is a popular look for Colorado Springs homes, but are shutters your only choice if you want wooden window coverings to go with the dark wood of a lodge? Shutters aren’t right for every room, but if you want the warmth of wood without the heaviness of shutters, you still have options.

Shutters

Shutters are the king of wooden window coverings. They are dramatic and classic, like handmade furniture. Shutters screen out light and are easily opened and closed. However, they also block a lot of the window and even though many shutters can be opened, they will either swing out into the room or take up significant space on either side of the window.

Wooden Blinds

Most people know that blinds can be made with different materials, but did you know that wood blinds can be made from different woods? Hunter Douglas has a product made with abachi wood, a textured wood with an unusual effect called, Parkland Textures. They make other kinds of blinds from basswood, a responsibly harvested hardwood, that can be stained to match your cabinets.

Blinds can be painted, but if you are looking for something to complement your Colorado lodge-look home, a dark stain may give you more of the effect you want.

Woven Wood Shades

What if you prefer a shade? You’re in luck! High-quality shades woven from wood, reeds and grasses are available from Hunter Douglas too. Woven shades have the textural interest of a drape, but they let some light through and have a quiet, artistic effect on a room. Hunter-Douglas’ Provenance product comes in four styles and unlike woven wood shades from a big box store, they are meant to last a lifetime.

Woods perform well in Colorado’s low-humidity and they reflect the beauty of our natural surroundings. Would you like to include wooden window coverings in your decor? Contact us today and we’ll consult on your options!