Timber venetians

These are available in an wide choice of oiled, lacquered and painted finishes. In Vogue Interiors specifies timbers that are stable to avoid warping or splitting. After the timber is sealed, two coats of lacquer are applied – this provides a smoother finish for cleaning and extended life, even in wet areas such as bathrooms. Fixed blade blinds can be custom-made for arches, triangles and circles. Varying sizes of blade offer different levels of visibility. They can be regarded as less "permanent" than shutters because they can be completely raised out of the way for uninterrupted vision.