Blind Frenzy

I was 100% set on white faux-wood plantation shutters for my first floor.  I KNOW that nice, white blinds would look good.  But then I saw some black blinds at Menards that piqued my interest, and then I found some cool Magic Blinds on Overstock.com that beckoned...and so now I have no idea what I want.  Something inexpensive... as I have 13 windows to cover.  I'm also drawn to the privacy and coziness that darker blinds would offer.

I picked up these options today from Lowes and Target.  I know that white would look crisp and would match.  But I wanted to try these ... I'm drawn to the naturalness of the colors and kind of have a South-Pacific thing in my head now after after seeing those black blinds.  Obviously, it was hard to get a good impression because I could only stick them in there at the halfway point... but tell me what you think.  And soon, because I need to make a decision by this weekend!!  The lighter color ones are "Honey-Maple" and were $23 per box.  The darker ones are Bali style and were $13 per box.  They are both 2inch slated blinds.

Lighter color #1

Lighter color #2

Darker color #1

Darker color #2

Both

 

I also picked up this picture last week (more Target), which I think is the perfect size to hang above the baker's rack in the kitchen.  Lurve the colors!  (PS click on this to enlarge the image.. it's kind of hard to see so small.  Make sure you hit backspace though, and don't exit out, otherwise it will close the entire page.)