These blinds work very well when trying to match up a certain color stain. Although faux woods now come in very rich looking wood tones, real wood blinds are gorgeous in oak and mahogany stains. Some things to remember though, if they are brown on the inside they will be brown on the outside, many homeowners want a uniform neutral look from the exterior of their home. These are more expensive and less durable then their faux wood counterparts. These blinds offer a very rich, warm feel that cannot be achieved by many other types.