There's nothing quite like the rich, warm lustrous look of wood blinds. But many times homeowners are uncomfortable selecting wood blinds for rooms where the temperature or humidity may be high or where blinds are exposed to the ultraviolet rays of direct sunlight. Introducing faux wood blinds. These blinds will not fade, warp or crack, which means they're not only beautiful enough for the library; they're practical enough for the kitchen. Faux wood blinds are an inexpensive alternative to wood blinds.