Funky Gadgets Faux Wood Blinds 50mm Wooden Grain Venetian Blind, White/Silver Grey, 120cm x 150cm (Trimmable, Child Safe)
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Key points
If you like the look of wood blinds but want something that’s more practical for everyday window use, these Funky Gadgets faux wood Venetian blinds are built for that. They use a wooden-grain style finish with smooth 50mm horizontal slats, and the design is trimmed to fit (you can cut a small amount at each side) rather than relying purely on perfect measurements.
They’re also made with child safety in mind, with the instruction to keep cords properly tensioned and to position the hook out of reach. That’s not just “nice to have” — it’s the kind of detail that matters if you’re fitting blinds in family rooms.
That said, they’re a sensible mid-level choice rather than a premium statement piece. The exact colour can vary slightly versus what you see in images, and if you need a very specific tilt/handling feel, it’s worth thinking about how you’ll open and close them day to day.
What to know
These are Venetian blinds that open and close using a right-to-left system: you raise and lower the blind to the right, and you open and close the slats on the left. In use, you’ll generally find yourself doing two different motions depending on whether you’re changing privacy/lighting or just moving the full blind up and down.
On top of the slats, the product description also mentions a tape-style design, plus aluminium-style hardware with a PVC top bar included. For installation flexibility, it states that mounting options include internal, external, top fix and front fix — so you’re not locked into one fitting style.
There’s also a practical note that the cords should be kept taut and without loops, and the hook should be installed out of reach of children and pets. If you’re buying for a household where safety matters, this is the kind of guidance you should plan to follow during fitting.
Where it shines
- Faux wood look, real everyday practicality: The wooden grain effect can give your room warmth without putting real wood in the spotlight.
- Controlled privacy: With 50mm smooth slats, you can adjust how much light and visibility you want, rather than going fully open or shut.
- Trimmable fit: The description says you can cut up to 2.5cm off each side for a more accurate fit. If your measurements are “close but not perfect”, that buffer is genuinely useful.
- Options for mounting: Internal, external, top fix or front fix gives you more ways to make it work with your window layout.
A quick micro-scenario: imagine you’re working from home and want glare reduction. You can partially open the slats to soften the incoming light, then raise the blind fully when you want an unobstructed view. The right-hand raise/lower and left-side slat control does take a moment to get used to, but once it clicks, daily adjustments are pretty straightforward.
What’s less convincing (limitations to consider)
It may not suit you if you’re chasing a “perfect match” to a specific shade from photos. The colour is noted to vary slightly compared with images, which is important if you’re matching existing blinds or décor closely.
Also, the child-safe aspect relies on correct installation habits. The product description is clear that cords should be kept tensioned and hooks placed out of reach — if you’re unlikely to follow those steps carefully, you may want to reconsider.
Finally, like most Venetian blinds, getting the slats consistently positioned depends on the mechanism and your hand movement. If you expect a minimal-effort, one-motion adjustment style, you might find this setup a little more “two-step” than you’d like.
Tech specs
- Type: Venetian blind (horizontal slats)
- Slat width: 50mm
- Colour: White with silver/grey tones (wooden-grain style)
- Size (stated): W120cm x L150cm
- Trimmable: Can be cut up to 2.5cm from each side for a closer fit
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
This is a good fit if you want faux wood blinds with 50mm slats for adjustable privacy, and you’re planning to install them in a home where child safety guidance will be followed properly.
It might not be the best match if you need an exact colour-to-photo match, or if your window layout demands something outside the listed mounting approaches. It may also be a bit overkill if you only want a simple blackout/curtain-style solution and don’t care about slat control.
When it makes sense
Buy these if you’re balancing looks (wooden grain), day-to-day usability (smooth slats and tape-style design), and a practical fit option (trimmable sides). They’re particularly relevant for family homes, provided you install the cord management as described and place the hook out of reach.
Skip them if you’re not willing to do careful fitting and cord positioning, or if your priority is a colour match so precise that even slight variations versus images could be an issue.
Final verdict
Should you buy it? Overall, the Funky Gadgets faux wood Venetian blinds look like a solid, practical way to get the wood-blind appearance with adjustable privacy, plus the trimming allowance helps when measurements are almost right. The child-safe approach is a real selling point, but it only works as intended when you fit and manage the cords and hook properly. If you want a fuss-free, adjustable slat blind and you’re comfortable doing the installation steps, it’s worth considering, if you need a strict colour match or you can’t follow the safety guidance, you may want to look elsewhere.
Mini FAQ
Can I trim these blinds to fit my window?
Yes — the description says you can cut up to 2.5cm from each side for a closer fit.
Are these blinds child safe?
They’re described as child safe, with specific instructions to keep cords tensioned/free of loops and to place the hook out of reach of children and pets.
How do you operate the slats and lift the blind?
The blind raises and lowers to the right, while the slats open and close on the left.
Will the colour be exactly the same as the photos?
Not necessarily. The colour can vary slightly compared with images, so it’s worth keeping that in mind when matching décor.
What mounting options are available?
The description mentions multiple options including interior, exterior, top fix and front fix.