Curating Shades for Kids' Rooms
Whether you're outfitting a room for a new arrival or updating a room for the maturing tastes of growing kids, keep these three words in mind: safety, function, and form. These three simple words encompass easy-to-follow guidelines for homeowners picking out shades for kids' rooms. Come along as we step through each of the three points, examining different types of window treatments in the Hunter Douglas collection that are fitting for shades for kids' rooms.
1. Safety
Safety is, of course, paramount when it comes to shades for kids' rooms. And for interior window coverings, safety equals cordless as hanging lines can pose a strangulation hazard to children, especially young children or small pets. Several child-safe, cord-free window treatments include plantation-style shutters and motorized shades.
- Shutters: Plantation-style shutters like NewStyle® Composite Shutters use tilt bars instead of corded systems to open and close the treatment. These cordless window coverings are incredibly durable and can handle the often rough treatment in children's hands.
- PowerView® Automation: By upgrading to the PowerView® system, traditionally corded shades like roller shades, cellular shades, blinds, and drapes are transformed into cordless coverings as the motorized system takes over control, negating the need for hanging lines.
2. Function
After safety is accounted for, the following item to consider is function. After all, shades for kids' rooms play a significant role in creating a comfortable and appropriate environment for kids to grow. There are also functional requirements special to children's rooms, like being easy to clean, that is important to think about at this point of the selection process.
- Cellular Shades – The insulating abilities of Duette® Cellular Shades make them excellent at climate control in kids' rooms. They can insulate against temperature differences, block and control light, and muffle sound for peaceful interiors consistently kept at comfortable temperatures. This level of environmental control can be especially useful in kids' rooms where activities like naptime or playtime require particular environmental conditions.
- Roller Shades – When it comes to being easy to clean, few other fabric shades are as cleanable as Designer Roller Shades with a smooth front, streamlined design, and minimalistic profile to dissuade dust from settling on them. Easy to clean is naturally an essential, time-saving benefit for busy households with children who keep their parents busy enough.
3. Form
The last element that comes into play when crafting new shades for kids' rooms is form and the different style options from modern manufacturers. From a company like Hunter Douglas, expect to find a wide range of customizable options that allow homeowners to tailor their new shades for kids' rooms precisely to their tastes and existing home décor. For example, fabric-based shades come in countless colors and patterns to choose from, while hard treatments like shutters also have a range of color options and different louver sizes. Hardware for different shades for kids' rooms can also be personalized to fit the style of your home.
Get In Touch
Little's Custom Blinds & Shutters team is ready to help you update or upgrade children's rooms in your home with new age-appropriate window treatments. Shop the extensive style options in the Hunter Douglas collection of shades for kids' rooms and have any questions answered by visiting the Brunswick location of Little's Custom Blinds & Shutters or requesting a consultation today. Little's Custom Blinds & Shutters serves those residing on Saint Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and the greater Brunswick area.