Faux blinds function the same as real wood blinds. The blinds are real, they are just called faux because the material is not real wood. People buy faux blinds because they are cheaper and more durable than real wood blinds.
As for function, faux blinds do serve the same purpose. People generally choose them because they cost significantly less than real wood blinds, for example.
Wood is normally not hypoallergenic. If you are looking for blinds that are then faux wood blinds would not be the way to go. Try poly vinyl shutters.
Faux wood blinds do have some advantages in that they are more durable and easier to wipe clean, also they are less likely to fade than real wood blinds.
Faux blinds are usually a cheap alternative to the more expensive wooden ones. These blinds are usually made up of plastic of a thin cheap wood. Plastic blinds are much more common.
Faux wood blinds are available in various shades of white and cream. They are also available in different shades of tan, dark red, black, and brown.
Blinds Online has many different styles of blinds. They have vinyl mini blinds, wood and faux wood styles. They also carry Roman shades. One can purchase blinds for indoors and outdoors.
One can purchase faux wood shades/blinds on many different websites, some examples include eBay, Amazon and Home Depot, all of which have many in stock.
Faux is a good brand for wooden blinds. So is Hunter Douglas.
If one is wanting to purchase cheap faux wood blinds these are widely available. These can be found at Sears, Walmart, Target, Overstock, Amazon and eBay to name just a few. They are also available at most window covering stores.
THe price of installing faux wood blinds depends on the installer, the area that needs to be covered, and the type of fuax wood. You can learn more about the costs from the store you purchased them at, or install them yourself.
Most faux wood blinds are made of PVC. Most are composed of vinyl, compressed polymer foam, or a wood composite made of compressed foam and wood chips.
You can easily purchase high quality blinds online. One good company to buy from is located at this website: http://www.blindsanddrapery.com/window-treatments/discount-blinds/faux-wood/ They offer wooden, faux wood and vertical blinds.
Many companies make Roman blinds. However, not many make natural Roman blinds, and they make faux Roman blinds (fake). But i would have to say that Luxe makes the most natural Roman blinds.