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Updating the windows- Faux Wood Blinds Installation

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Updating your window coverings will not only update the look and style of your room but will also increase the energy efficiency of your home too!

See the source list at the bottom of the post.

I’m so excited to share with you guys my latest update in our family room!  When we moved into our home we inherited woven wood window shades that aren’t a color (golden yellow-brown) we love and aren’t working properly anymore. Slowly but surely we are replacing them one by one to refresh and update our home! 

These are GORGEOUS! Beautiful double bevel edge horizontal blinds, window treatments with the CLASSIC look of shutters WITHOUT the big price tag!!!

Drapery Source:

Our white curtains are from here

Our latest update was replacing our family room  woven wood roman blinds. This honey color just doesn’t fit with our love of neutrals, our gray wall paint or our furniture color.

The worst thing about them is that they are huge dust magnets, hard to clean, the lift mechanisms are worn out and they are next to impossible to raise and lower.

Let me show you our family room before:

Family Room window blinds update - before shot

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Here you can see the yellow color of the roman blinds …and as I mentioned, the are really difficult to raise and lower.

Since we get several hours of direct afternoon sun coming into this room through our 4 large windows I knew I wanted shades that offered excellent light control.  I also knew I wanted  window shades that were easy to clean and a fresh white color to make the room bright and light feeling! I also wanted the new window coverings to blend into the white window trim and our beautiful white drapes.

I’m a firm believer in keeping all the ‘bones’ of a room neutral and adding color with decor accents like pillows, vases and art that can be changed out whenever you like!

Because I wanted light control and blinds that wouldn’t peel, crack or fade when exposed to direct sunlight I purchased composite faux wood blinds, not real wood.

Real wood window blinds can potentially fade over time, but durable composite won’t! (Composite is also an excellent choice in rooms with high humidity like bathrooms!)

These are not your average slatted faux wood blinds!! I chose a gorgeous double beveled edge style that is so stylish!

These 2 and 1/2 inch Double Beveled Composite Faux Wood Blinds have the classic look of shutters (without the big price tag of shutters)!

The slightly larger slat gives a clearer view outside too!

This is the style of blinds and options that I ordered:

– Inside mount 2 and 1/2 inch Double Beveled Composite Faux Wood Blinds in Snowstorm 9318

– Corded

– NoHoles Privacy: NoHoles is a patented design that eliminates route holes in slats to protect your privacy and block light for light control. Eliminating route holes also reduces visual distraction for a cleaner look.

– Eloquence Valance

After measuring our 4 windows I simply added the measurements online here and they were shipped right to me!

They were delivered really quickly and I love how well they were wrapped and securely packaged with lots of protective foam wrapping in a thick cardboard box.

Bali Blinds window treatments delivered in packaging

They came with instructions that were super easy to follow and all the parts and screws.

Blind installation instructions - Family Room window treatment makeover

We just followed the steps given in the instruction sheets to install them and they fit our windows perfectly!

Let me show you how easy they were to install!

These are the tools we used to install our blinds:

  • ladder
  • screwdriver
  • power drill
  • drill bit in size 3/32″ for our plastic window frame
  • measuring tape
  • pencil

Family Room window treatment makeover - tools used to install blinds

The battery on our battery powered drill wasn’t charged so we used our plug in drill:

Family Room window treatment makeover - tools used to install blinds

Using the metal bracket as a guide we marked the drill holes with pencil onto the window frame:

Family Room window treatment makeover -how to install faux wood horizontal blinds

 Drill a pilot hole for the blind bracket:

Family Room window treatment makeover - how to install horizontal blinds

Attach the blind brackets with the screws provided and a screwdriver:

Family Room window treatment makeover - how to install horizontal blinds

Next step: Attach the valance clips to the blinds: 

Family Room window treatment makeover - how to install horizontal blinds 

Place the blind in brackets and close the door on brackets to secure: 

Family Room window treatment makeover - how to install horizontal blinds 

Then we positioned the valance slides on the back of the valance:  

Family Room window treatment makeover - how to install horizontal blinds 

…and attached the valance to the blind: 

Family Room window treatment makeover with double bevel edge horizontal blinds 

See the gorgeous double bevel edge on the front and back of each slat? This style detail as well as the 2 1/2 inch slat size gives the look of REAL shutters (without the high price tag!)

Get these 2 and 1/2 inch Double Beveled Composite Faux Wood Blinds here!

Family Room window treatment makeover and faux wood blinds installation tips! #windows #windowtreatments #livingroom #decorideas

I big fat puffy heart LOVE how big and bright they make our family room – what a huge difference updating your window coverings is to updating the style and feel of a room! They open and close like a dream too! 

….and they are a custom fit for our windows!

Updating windows ideas: Family Room window treatment makeover with GORGEOUS horizontal blinds with double bevel edge that give the classic look of shutters without the pricetag! #windows #windowtreatments #blinds #decor

Family Room window treatment makeover - how to choose and install GORGEOUS double bevel edge horizontal blinds with the classic look of shutters but NO big price tag!!

These are GORGEOUS! How to install beautiful double bevel edge horizontal blinds, window treatments with the CLASSIC look of shutters WITHOUT the big price tag!!!

I’ve got more plans for our family room so stay tuned!

Window Coverings Source list

2 and 1/2 in. Double Beveled Composite Faux Wood Blinds 

Nickel Drapery Rods

White Curtains

SHOP THE LOOK OF THIS ROOM: Click on each picture below to see more about the item!

 For more decor ideas in my family room see my:

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heatherHeather is a Designer, True Color Expert® and proud military wife at Setting For Four Interiors. Heather offers online Interior Design and Paint Color Services. See all of our design tips & tricks on the blog and follow us on Instagram for more design and decor inspiration!

Comments

  1. Heather - New House New Home says

    April 17, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Changing out the blinds in our kitchen was one of the first things I did here. I’ve always used the faux wooden blinds and love them too. Yours look great!!

    Reply
    • heather says

      April 17, 2015 at 9:28 am

      Thank you Heather – new window coverings make such a huge improvement to a room I agree!!!

      Reply
  2. Amanda - Small Home Big Start says

    April 17, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Love this! We’re moving into a 1903 farmhouse soon that has no window coverings so I’m on the hunt. Did you get these directly from BaliBlinds or did you have to pick them up at a home improvement store? I just don’t see where you can order them on their website.

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    • heather says

      April 17, 2015 at 9:27 am

      Hi Amanda!! I’m glad you like my new composite blinds – they truly are stunning! Have fun decorating your farmhouse – sounds gorgeous!! You can go to this link on the BaliBlinds website to find out where you can purchase them, as well as where to buy them online! I hope that helps! http://www.baliblinds.com/buy_bali/WhereToBuy.jsp’ defer onload=’

      Reply
  3. amy @ one artsy mama says

    April 18, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Ooh, those look GREAT! Wow, it’s amazing how much of a difference that one change makes in the look of your whole room! It’s so much lighter and brighter now…love it!

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    • heather says

      April 19, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you Amy!! I agree – window coverings make such a huge impact on a room!

      Reply
  4. Malia says

    April 19, 2015 at 11:24 am

    They look great Heather and I love how you enlisted the help of one of your guys!

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    • heather says

      April 19, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks Malia – Yes he’s the ‘honey-do list doer!!” lol!!!

      Reply
  5. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    April 20, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    What a huge difference these make, the color change and the light coming in make the entire room look new, cleaner, sleeker. Great choice, they look fabulous!

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    • heather says

      April 24, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks Nikki – you’re exactly right!! They are sleeker!

      Reply
  6. Amy Anderson says

    April 22, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    These blinds look amazing! I want some in the bedroom 😀

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    • heather says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      These would look amazing in your bedroom Amy! Perfect for light control and getting a good sleep!

      Reply
      • RenieB says

        April 21, 2016 at 11:56 am

        What is the name of the paint color on your walls?

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        • heather says

          April 27, 2016 at 3:20 pm

          Hi Renie – all of my paint colors are here: https://www.settingforfour.com/signature-style/ It’s SW Mindful Gray!

          Reply
  7. Christina says

    April 26, 2015 at 12:52 am

    Wow what a difference- love it!

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    July 5, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    Where did you get your pillows from on your brown leather love chairs?

    Reply
    • heather says

      July 7, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Hi Amanda – the lumbar pillows are from Pier One – bought them ages ago there….and the white pillows with the coral print on them are IKEA….they don’t carry them anymore but maybe look on ebay for some – you might find them there! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Amanda says

    December 27, 2016 at 1:21 am

    Where are your curtains from? I love them!

    Reply
    • heather says

      December 27, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Here’s my affiliate link where you can find them Amanda! http://amzn.to/2ibChMb

      Reply
  10. Caroline Jones says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    Blinds are absolutely beautiful. Where did you get the curtains and rods?

    Reply
    • heather says

      March 3, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Hi Caroline! The curtains are from here http://rstyle.me/n/b3vtz927qn and the rods are from here http://rstyle.me/n/b3vt4z27qn. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  11. Caroline Jones says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    You new blinds are beautiful. May I ask where you got your curtains and rods?

    Reply
    • heather says

      March 1, 2017 at 10:37 am

      Hi Caroline! Thanks for your compliments- we love these blinds so much!! The rods you can get here: http://rstyle.me/n/b3vt4z27qn and the curtains here: http://rstyle.me/n/b3vtz927qn

      Reply
  12. Courtney says

    August 12, 2018 at 11:57 am

    Love your brown leather chairs – where are they from/what brand? Also, what color trim paint do you have? I’m trting to match blind color w/trim. Painting soon and looking at either BM simply white or white dove. Thx!

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    • heather says

      August 12, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Hi Courtney – our chairs are from here https://rstyle.me/n/c7zskv27qn We love them! I don’t know what the trip paint is – the previous owners painted it!

      Reply
  13. Courtney says

    August 12, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    These blinds look beautiful! We installed some of these Bali’s in our bathroom and are planning for more in the study.
    Where did you get your leather chairs – and what brand? Love those and we are in the market for 2 club chairs in our family room!

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 12, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Hi Courtney! These chairs are so comfy and come in lots of coulors! Ours is in ‘whisky’ color – you can find them here https://rstyle.me/n/c7zskv27qn . Hope that helps!

      Reply
  14. Scott says

    April 22, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    I’m a single male with no sense of design. I love the look, particularly the double bevel as compared to others that I’ve seen. Can you provide me with a source for the curtains? I like that look as well. Thanks for the help. I was about to give up on this process.

    Reply
    • heather says

      April 26, 2020 at 10:00 am

      HI Scott – the curtains are linked in the post! Glad my post helped!

      Reply
  15. Richard says

    March 4, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    This is might be an old post. However, do you have valance returns or standard? I am not able to tell by the pictures. – Thanks

    Reply
    • heather says

      March 6, 2022 at 10:56 am

      The blinds are inside mount so the valance at the top just covers the front of the blind to cover the hardware. Returns aren’t required. Hope that helps!

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