The classic venetian
Timber venetian blinds
Real wood slats that tilt to shade the room, lift clear of the window, and warm up a room in a way fabric does not. The product this business was first named after, still made to measure for Brisbane homes.
- Best for
- Living areas, bedrooms, studies
- Light
- Tilt the slats for anything from open to closed
- Finish
- Stained to show the grain, or painted
- Slats
- A choice of slat widths, depending on the range
- Not for
- Bathrooms and laundries — composite or aluminium instead
- Lead time
- Typically 3–12 weeks, depending on the product and supplier
Stains look different at home.
We bring slat samples so you can see the colour against your floors and joinery before you choose.
Or call the showroom on 07 3369 1183
Why timber
A timber venetian gives you the control of a shutter in a lighter, simpler product. Tilt the slats to angle the light, close them for privacy, or lift the whole blind clear of the window. The wood brings warmth that a fabric blind does not, which is why timber venetians suit Queenslanders, character homes and anywhere with timber floors or joinery.
Stained or painted
Stained timber shows the grain and reads like furniture. Painted timber, usually in white or a soft neutral, sits back into the window frame for a cleaner look. Both come to the measure as samples, because a stain that looks right on a sample board can look quite different against your floor.
Where we would not use timber
Bathrooms, ensuites and laundries. Steam gets into timber over time, so we would put composite or aluminium venetians in those rooms instead. Composite keeps the wood look; aluminium is slimmer and lighter.
Where the name came from
Shutters Direct began as Timber Venetians and Shutters Direct, first in Paddington and later out of Enoggera, before the move to the current Geebung showroom. Timber venetians were in the name for a reason, and they are still something we like fitting.
Free measure & quote
Samples at your place, every opening measured, an itemised price. No obligation.
Other venetians
The other three materials
Common questions
Are timber venetians good for bathrooms?
We would not recommend them. Composite or aluminium venetians handle steam and humidity better.
Timber venetians or plantation shutters?
Both give you tilting slats. Shutters are a fixed piece of joinery; venetians are lighter and lift clear of the window. Our shutters vs blinds guide covers the difference.
Can timber venetians be painted?
Yes — painted or stained, depending on the range. We bring samples of both.
Is timber more expensive than composite?
It depends on the product and the window, so we compare them on your actual windows. Western Red Cedar is our premium venetian.
Ready when you are
Timber slats, measured to your windows.
We bring the samples, measure every opening and leave you with a clear, itemised price. No obligation.