Wooden or aluminium? It is the first question almost everyone asks when choosing venetian blinds. Both give you the same basic control: tilt the slats to direct light and privacy, lift the blind to clear the window. The difference lies in the look, the room, the care they need and the budget. Here is a practical comparison to help you choose the right made-to-measure venetian blind for each window.
The short answer
- Choose aluminium for kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, small windows and tight budgets.
- Choose wood for living rooms, bedrooms and studies, where a warm, natural look matters most.
Many homes use both: aluminium where there is steam and splashes, wood where people relax.
Look and style
Aluminium venetian blinds
Thin 25 mm aluminium slats give a slim, modern profile that almost disappears into the window. They suit contemporary interiors, offices and small windows, and are available in a wide range of colours and finishes, from neutral whites and greys to stronger tones.
Wooden venetian blinds
Real wood slats bring warmth and texture to a room. A wooden blind reads as a piece of furniture rather than a technical accessory, which is why it is often chosen for living rooms, bedrooms and studies. You can pick from a range of wood tones and stains to match floors, doors or furniture.
Which room? Moisture is the deciding factor
Aluminium is moisture-resistant: steam, condensation and splashes do not damage it. That makes it the safer choice for kitchens and bathrooms, and for windows that get condensation in winter.
Wood is a natural material and does best in dry living spaces. Constant steam and humidity can mark or warp timber over time, so keep wooden blinds for rooms without showers, kettles or cooking hobs nearby.
Light control and privacy
Both materials work in the same way, and both let you angle the slats to send light towards the ceiling while keeping the view from outside blocked. Heavier wooden slats feel more solid when closed. Slim aluminium slats take up less space when the blind is raised, which helps on small windows and in recesses where a bulky stack would cover part of the glass. For the darkest result with either material, mount the blind outside the recess so it overlaps the opening.
Weight and size
Aluminium is light, so it is easy to lift by hand and comfortable on wide windows. Wood is heavier: on very large windows a wooden blind takes more effort to raise, and it may be better to split one wide window into two blinds. If you are unsure about a large opening, send us your measurements through the contact form before you order.
Cleaning and care
- Aluminium: dust with a soft cloth or duster; wipe with a slightly damp cloth when needed. Easy to keep clean in kitchens.
- Wood: dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth or a vacuum brush. Avoid soaking the slats; a barely damp cloth is enough for marks.
Price
Aluminium is the more affordable option. At Window-All, a made-to-measure aluminium venetian blind starts from €44, while a made-to-measure wooden venetian blind starts from €119. Your exact price depends on the size and options you choose and is shown in the configurator before you pay.
Quick comparison
- Best rooms: aluminium – kitchen, bathroom, office; wood – living room, bedroom, study.
- Moisture: aluminium – resistant; wood – keep in dry rooms.
- Look: aluminium – slim and modern; wood – warm and natural.
- Weight: aluminium – light; wood – heavier.
- Starting price: aluminium – from €44; wood – from €119.
Measure, configure, order
Whatever material you choose, the fit is what makes a venetian blind look right. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to measure for venetian blinds, then open the Window-All configurator: choose inside or outside the recess, enter the opening size (for inside-recess blinds we apply the fitting tolerance for you) and see your exact price.
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Still undecided between slats and fabric? Read our guide to choosing a made-to-measure roller blind.