Control Options for Wood Blinds
Wood blinds combine the traditional beauty of shutters with the ease and convenience of everyday shades. Thankfully, wood blind manufacturers have designed all kinds of lift and tilt controls to give homeowners even more flexibility in safety and function.
Traditional cord controls are still available on most wood blinds and usually come standard with most brands. These string controls work the same as most shades and blinds and allow you to raise and lower your shades by pulling or releasing these cords.
Long cords, however, can sometimes pose a safety risk in homes with young children or small pets so designers have created shades with cordless control features to eliminate these long strings. Cordless wood blinds can be controlled via a gentle push or pull on the bottom rail, giving you complete control without the long strings.
But what about the tall or hard-to-reach windows? Many brands now offer wood blinds with motorized options that give you control over slat tilt from anywhere in the room. With a simple push of a button you can control incoming light from the comfort of your couch. Simply point the remote at the headrail receiver and decide how much light should enter the room. Simple and convenient, motorized controls are ideal for both comfort and safety.