Awesome Blinds

Vertical blinds are usually made from plastic or fabric, but carpenter John Heisz has an affinity for wood, so he made his own from scratch, using of ash wood he cut down to 3/8″ thick strips. He then built an exposed mechanism for opening and closing the blinds, giving them a more artful look than the ’90s decorating staple.

Ukraine-based designers HoleRoll make these perforated blackout blinds which transform a sunny day into an evening cityscape, or a shimmering night sky, filled with stars. Available in New York, London, or starlight patterns, each cut to your specifications.