The Ecowood is 247 Blinds' faux wood venetian range - a PVC slat blind that sits in the space between budget aluminium venetians and real-wood alternatives. It comes in 72 finishes across two surface textures and starts from £7.55, making it one of the more accessible entry points into the faux wood category. The colour palette is entirely cool and neutral, so if you are looking for a timber-warm finish, it is worth knowing that upfront.

Who it suits

Faux wood venetians are moisture-tolerant, so the Ecowood works well in rooms that would rule out a real wood blind - kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms are all reasonable candidates. The 50mm slat width is the standard for this style; it gives a reasonably clean, defined look without the fussiness of a narrow-slat aluminium blind.

The range is suited to living rooms and home offices where you want precise light control without committing to a full blackout setup. Venetian slats tilt to admit angled daylight while keeping the blind lowered, which is useful for managing glare on a screen. Fully closed, the slats overlap enough to give effective blockout.

It is less well suited to a bedroom where you need consistent darkness - a roller blind with a blackout fabric or a good perfect-fit fitting will outperform any slatted blind for pure light exclusion, because slat edges and the gaps around the headrail will let light in regardless of the slat position.

The finishes

72 colours available

The palette is restrained and cool-toned throughout. The six finishes divide into three colour families - Cloud Grey, Frost White, and Snow White - each offered in two surface treatments: Fine Grain and Satin. Fine Grain has a brushed, matte texture that reads more like real timber at close range; Satin has a smoother, slightly more reflective surface that feels more contemporary.

Cloud Grey sits at the cooler end of the range and suits rooms with a modern or Scandi palette. Frost White and Snow White are close to each other but Frost White carries a slightly cooler cast; Snow White is warmer and close to a neutral white. Both work in most rooms without asserting themselves.

If you need a warm tone - cream, oak, or walnut - this range will not provide it. It is a deliberately cool, neutral collection. That narrowness is not necessarily a flaw; it makes the range easy to specify for modern interiors where you just want something that will not fight the room.

Price by your dimensions

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The from-price places the Ecowood at the entry-level end of the faux wood venetian market. As with all made-to-measure venetians, the price rises with width and drop; the widget above shows how the cost scales across standard window sizes.

How it compares

The Ecowood sits comfortably between a basic aluminium venetian and a real wood alternative. Aluminium blinds are typically cheaper still and work equally well in wet rooms, but the slat profile and finish look noticeably more utilitarian. Real wood venetians give a warmer, more premium result but should not be used in bathrooms or kitchens and cost considerably more at equivalent sizes.

If the room demands warmth - a timber-floored living room, a traditional kitchen - a wood-effect roller or a real wood venetian would be worth the added cost. If you just need a practical, moisture-safe venetian in a contemporary or neutral space, the Ecowood does that without fuss.

A note on care

Faux wood slats are straightforward to maintain - wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent as needed. Unlike real wood, the PVC construction means you do not need to worry about moisture causing the slats to warp or discolour, which is one of the main reasons to choose this material over timber in higher-humidity rooms.

Likely the same fabric, at other retailers

Faux Wood Venetian 50mm venetian blinds are sold under the same name by more than one UK retailer, and the price scales identically across window sizes - a strong sign it is the same fabric from the same supplier:

  • Blinds 2go from £7.34
  • 247 Blinds this page from £7.55
  • English Blinds from £8.01
  • Wooden Blinds from £9.27
  • So Easy Blinds from £27.51

We match these on the shared name and an identical price curve, not an independent inspection, so treat it as likely the same fabric rather than confirmed - and check the specification and colour at each retailer before buying.

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