A few weeks ago I shared my experience and fun shopping trip to Lowes to pick out my new cordless custom blinds. Now that I’ve used them for a while, I’m sharing my Levolor cordless faux wood blind review. I choose the Custom Size Now blinds which are made by Levolor and cut to width for free at Lowe’s in just a few minutes.
Installing my blinds was easy, there are simple directions included, I was kind of nervous about trimming the length to fit my windows. I did a Google search and found numerous videos on how to trim cordless blinds. The directions are not the same! Be sure to watch and follow the official Levolor cordless blind video. Once I found it, I didn’t need to worry. The directions were straight forward and having a video made the task even easier.
Now let’s talk about how they look.
My beautiful new bathroom has a small window that was starkly bare.
My new cordless blinds look custom and fit beautifully in my contemporary bath. Best of all they let lots of light in and give plenty of privacy.
I mentioned in my shopping for blinds post that I choose the faux wood style because of the high humidity we have. They won’t warp and the paint won’t chip off the blinds over time. I’ve had this happen before with another brand and it wasn’t pretty at all!
I want my blinds to last a long time!
I was so impressed with the looks and features of my Levolor cordless premium faux wood blinds that I bought a second one for my bedroom! As much as I LOVE the natural light in my gorgeous contemporary bath, I don’t always want it in my bedroom.
Levolor faux wood blinds come standard with the exclusive Lightmaster feature. In a nutshell, they block out more light than other corded blinds. On a weekend morning, the very last thing I want to do is rise and shine! It’s more like roll over and slumber…and then slumber some more if I can get away with it! The slats are also a little wider than other blinds which probably help block out more light as well.
A few of the other details I think set these blinds apart from ordinary blinds are the twist stick and smooth operation. It’s not just a thin plastic stick, It’s sturdy and has a soft grip on the base where you twist to open and close the slats. When I’m closing or opening the blind, the operation is smooth and quiet. It feels sturdy like a custom blind.
The last feature I’m happy about is there are no dangling cords. Yes, they do look more expensive because there are no dandling cords. More importantly is that it’s a safety feature for anyone with pets and small children.
Soup Can Sam has been known to cause havoc with dangling cords in the past. He doesn’t discriminate and couldn’t give a good meow that my blind is new and I’d like it to stay that way!
So yes, I am quite happy about the cordless feature!
I liked sharing my Levolor premium faux wood blind review today. When I find a good product, I’m happy to share it with my readers. I think these blinds are a good value for the money. Levolor Custom Size Now blinds and shades can only be found only at Lowe’s. Look for a display and check out the features for yourself. I think you’d be as impressed with the style and quality as I am!
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jd says
Unfortunately, the cord-free ones require “tune-ups” every few years or so. The internal cords/gears can break and not move. At the very least, every single cord-free blind will slowly reduce their bottom length.
I pay to have them sent back for repair once the window is exposed by 2 inches every couple years. They come back fixed and then slowly creep back up again. We raise or lower them extremely gently to avoid these issues but it doesn’t seems to make a difference.
They do carry a 10 year warrantly, but count on missing shades and paying for shipping back to them for “free” repairs. Find a product that doesn’t require so many headaches. Or use cords.
A ten year warranty should not be for a defective product that requires regular self-paid returns.
Wendi Wachtel says
Hi JD,
That’s interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience. I haven’t seen that with mine at all! At least I know what to so if that starts happening!
Lee says
Levolor blinds are junk . We bought 2 blinds from lowe’s and it was very hard to maneuver to open and close. I want to throw it outside the window. It is a problem every time you bring up and bring down the blinds . Totally junk . Not recommended for you to buy .
Wendi says
Hi Lee, I’m so sorry you had a bad experience with your blinds. Both of mine are working fine and have since the day I put them up. Perhaps you should contact their customer service department. Thanks so much for your visit.
Katie - creativeblinds.com says
And yes, the cat is already waiting for it and enjoy it now. I like the concept you have chosen. Your bathroom looks beautiful and It makes me get a new idea. I’m really inspired.
Wendi says
Thank you so much. We love the new bath and the blinds helped finish the room:)
Lala @ Our kind of Beautiful says
So beautiful!! I still can’t get over that beautiful shower. It’s truly a work of art.
Wendi says
Thanks so much Lala:) I’m proud of my design…and LOVE using the rain shower:)
Jeanette @ Snazzy Little Things says
I love all of your projects Wendi. So nicely done, and the blinds + a satisfied kitty tops it all off!
Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says
Your bathroom is gorgeous, Wendi! Love it so much. The blinds look great, too.
Wendi says
Thanks Sarah! I love how my bathroom came out! The blinds fit beautifully in there. I’m happy with the looks and the features!
Corinna - For My Love Of says
Your kitty cat it adorbs! I love how your blinds look in the space. I’m was a little nervous about the length shortening feature, but I didn’t end up having to shorten mine any. It’s great that it can be done though!
Wendi says
Corinna, Thanks and Soup Can Sam thank you too 🙂 I love my blinds and love the feautures more every day when I raise and lower them. The shortening was much easier than I thought they’d be so don’t fret if you try another one.
Meredith says
Your after images look lovely! I love the cordless feature! Looks amazing and your cat is adorable! LOVE!
Wendi says
Thanks Meredith…and Sam thank you as well! I love the cordless feature everyday I use the blind:)
Jess says
That bathroom is GORGEOUS! I Love it! The blinds look great in there too!
Wendi says
Thank you Jess! I’m proud of the design and I think the blinds look fantastic in there as well!
DeDe@ Designed Decor says
I love them! They both look great in the windows and they give the space a clean look with no cords!
Wendi says
Thanks Dede! I like them both also. Funny the features of the two blinds in the different rooms are different:) This blind is so versatile!
Ginnie says
I love the blinds in both rooms! They really do look more expensive than regular blinds. Love the light control feature – definitely perfect for sleeping in on weekends;)
Wendi says
Ginnie, They are perfect for a lazy morning of sleeping in! I was pretty surprised at how much light they blocked:)
sarah @ {Home-ology} modern vintage says
I adore your bathroom tile! And the blinds really make a difference. I like how you used a slightly wider width to make the window a bit more substantial. Clever idea!
Wendi says
Thank you so much! I picked out a tile that would be durable, not show every speck of dirt and mostly because it blended with the water. When we open the front door you can see directly out the back to the bay. It makes our small house seem bigger. Yes, on the blinds too, I do a lot of little things to make my small house seem bigger. I LOVE these blinds!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
I wish I had gone that route. We ordered our faux wood blinds online and had I known better, perhaps by seeing them in person, I would have ordered the Lightmaster feature because we’re getting a lot of light seeping through. Being corded, I question the privacy at night when the lights are on. Live and learn…
Wendi says
Oh No! I feel your pain on that one especially because blinds aren’t cheap 🙁 I’m extremely happy with these blinds:)