The Timberlux Collection
Basswood, Bamboo and Abachi
Same blind, three very different grains
Timberlux Basewood
Real wood, serious choice. Basswood blinds come in 9 finishes and 4 wood grain options, so there's enough range to suit most rooms without compromise. Custom-made in a 50mm slat with optional colour tapes.
Timberlux Abachi
West African abachi has a grain you actually notice. Five tones, each letting the natural texture do the work. Custom-made in a 50mm slat with optional colour tapes if you want to push the finish further.
Timberlux Bamboo
Bamboo looks good and holds up well. The subtle grain adds character without shouting about it. Custom-made up to 287.5cm wide, with a choice of finishes to suit most interiors.
Timberlux Wooden Blinds Collection
Made-to-measure wooden venetian blinds in a 50mm slat, the Timberlux collection runs across three materials, basswood for the broadest choice of colours and grains, abachi where visible wood texture is the point, and bamboo for a cleaner, harder-wearing finish with just enough grain to keep it honest.
Colour tapes are available if you want to take the finish further. One slat size, consistent quality throughout.
How it works
Two controls.
One simple blind.
A wooden Venetian blind has two jobs. The lift cord raises and lowers the blind entirely, stacking the slats up into the headrail when you want the window fully open. The tilt wand, a slim rod hanging from the headrail, rotates the slats to any angle between fully open and fully closed.
That combination gives you precise control over light and privacy at any time of day, without moving the blind up or down at all.
- Lift cord – raise or lower
Pull the lift cord to raise the blind fully or set it at any height. A child-safe alternative replaces the looped cord with a breakaway connector or wand system.
- Tilt wand – rotate the slats
Twist the wand to angle the slats anywhere from flat (maximum light) to vertical (maximum privacy). At full tilt, slats overlap so no direct line of sight passes through.
- Slat widths change the look
Narrower 25mm slats give a traditional, busier look. Wider 50mm slats are more contemporary and let more light through each individual gap when open.
Understanding tilt
Three slat positions.
Three completely different rooms.
The tilt wand is what separates a wooden Venetian from every other blind. Rotate the slats and you change the light, the privacy, and the feel of the room without touching the lift cord.
Slats lie almost horizontal. Maximum daylight enters the room. View through the window is clear in both directions. Best for daytime when you want the room well lit.
Slats at 30-45°. Diffused light enters the room with no direct glare. You can see out at a downward angle; passers-by cannot easily see in at eye level. The most useful everyday position.
Slats overlap completely. No direct view in or out. Some light still enters around the edges of the blind and at the top and bottom, this is a privacy blind, not a blackout blind.
Open slats for full morning light while you're getting ready. No need to raise the blind, just twist the wand.
Half tilt to cut the glare off screens and keep the room comfortable without losing natural light entirely.
Fully closed for privacy once lights are on inside. The room feels warm and enclosed, and the timber grain catches the light nicely.
What makes Timberlux different
Built from real wood. Not a compromise.
Faux wood costs less. Real wood looks, ages, and behaves differently, and that difference is visible every day.
Genuine timber grain
Each slat is milled from real basswood or ramin, so the grain pattern is natural and unique, not a printed finish trying to look like wood. Over time it develops a warmth that PVC never does.
Three slat widths
25mm suits smaller windows and traditional interiors. 35mm is the most popular, it works in most rooms. 50mm works well in larger windows and contemporary settings where you want bold, clean lines.
Precise light control
The tilt mechanism lets you direct light up toward the ceiling (soft bounce light) or down into the room (direct light), or close the slats for privacy. No other blind type gives you this level of adjustment.
Natural insulation
Wood is a natural insulator. A closed set of Timberlux slats creates a small barrier of still air between the glass and the room, which helps slightly with heat retention in cooler months.
Child-safe as standard
All Timberlux blinds are supplied with a child-safe cord mechanism, either a breakaway safety connector or a cordless tilt option. No dangling loops at any point in the window height.
Measured to the millimetre
Our surveyor measures your window at the appointment, you don't need to do anything. The blind is then made to those exact dimensions, not cut down from a stock size.
Available stain & paint options
More colours available at survey
The swatches here are a guide. Our surveyor will bring a full sample board to the appointment so you can see how each finish looks in your own light.
Where Timberlux Work Best
Some rooms suit Timberlux better than others.
Wooden Venetians are not right for every space, but in the right room, nothing else quite does the same job.
Living rooms
Timberlux blinds work as a focal point in a living room, especially in natural or walnut stain. The tilt control is genuinely useful for managing afternoon glare on the TV without shutting out the light.
Home offices
Half-tilt cuts screen glare without making the room dark. The ability to adjust the slat angle as the sun moves across the day is one of the most practical things about a Venetian blind in a working space.
Bedrooms
Good for privacy without full blackout. Suitable if you sleep well without complete darkness. If you need a pitch-black room, a blackout roller or Roman blind will do a better job of blocking edge light.
Dining rooms
The timber grain catches low evening light beautifully. At full tilt, the room feels enclosed and warm, a properly dressed dining room window with wooden Venetians is noticeably different to roller or vertical blinds.
Bay windows
We make a separate blind for each section of a bay so each one hangs straight and operates independently. This is something many online-only retailers struggle with, it's straightforward for us because we measure and fit ourselves.
Period properties
The natural material sits well in Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian properties where synthetic blinds can look out of place. A dark stain or painted white finish can match the original window woodwork closely.