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What Are the Best Window Treatments for Young Kids

Oct 11 2023

When you have young children in your home, safety and functionality become top priorities in every aspect of your living space. This includes the window treatments you choose. The right window treatments can make your home safer and more child-friendly, all while maintaining style and aesthetics. In this blog post, we'll explore the best window treatments for young kids.

1. Perfect Fit Blinds

Perfect Fit Blinds are a fantastic choice for spaces with kids. They are designed to fit within any uPVC window frame without the need for cords or chains, eliminating the safety hazards associated with dangling cords that can pose a risk to young children. Depending on the style that you are looking for, at Your Blinds Direct, you can choose between Perfect Fit Venetian Blinds, Perfect Fit Pleated Blinds   or Perfect Fit Lite Shutters. These blinds come in a variety of colors, materials, and styles, allowing you to choose the perfect design to match your decor and personal preferences. You can select options that suit both your style and your child's room. Perfect Fit Blinds feature a simple mechanism that allows you to raise or lower the blinds with minimal effort, making them accessible for kids to use, under supervision. This can encourage independence and teach children to manage light and privacy in their own spaces.  

2. Motorised Blinds

Motorized blinds are an excellent choice for children's rooms because of their child safety features, easy operation, customization options, and overall convenience. They come in various styles, colors, and materials, allowing you to choose a design that matches the decor and theme of your child's room. You can also customize settings to control the amount of natural light and privacy, creating a comfortable environment for your child. If you have a smart home system, motorized blinds can be integrated into it. This allows you to control them along with other smart devices in your child's room, enhancing convenience and functionality. At Your Blinds Direct, we currently offer motorised roller blinds, motorised vision blinds, motorised senses mirage blinds.  

3. Roller Blinds

Roller blinds are one of the most popular choices for children's rooms due to their affordability and versatility. They provide an ideal solution for turning your child's room into a vibrant and playful space without breaking the bank. Roller blinds come in a range of colors, patterns, and materials that can match the theme and decor of any children's room. Whether it's soft pastels, vibrant primary colors, or fun and whimsical prints, roller blinds can add a playful touch to the room's design. Roller blinds are designed with ease of use in mind. Even young children can operate them with minimal effort.

Featured product: Blast Off Blackout Starlight Senses Roller Blind

4. Venetian Blinds

Aluminium and Faux Wood Venetian Blinds are a popular and practical choice. This blind type gives you amazing control over light and privacy but it is important to mention that it's not blackout. Our Aluminium Venetian Blinds come in a diverse range of vibrant colors, perfect for adding a pop of brightness to your child's space. Faux Wood Blinds come in a versatile array of neutral colors, making them a seamless addition to various color schemes. The timeless charm of Venetian Blinds complements any room in your home, including children's bedrooms and play areas. Faux Wood Blinds, especially when you opt for natural wood tones, create a warm and inviting atmosphere. These blinds are the perfect choice for those seeking a classic and robust window covering for their child's room. Additionally, their waterproof nature and easy cleaning make them an ideal choice for dressing windows in children's rooms, combining practicality with style.

Featured product: Pimpernel Venetian Blind

Child Safety

At Your Blinds Direct, we always put child safety first.  We are a member of BBSA for over 20 years and all of our blinds are supplied with child safety elements as standard. All of our manually operated blinds come with a child safety box to make the chain safe. For the cordless option, you can always choose to motorise your blinds. If you are looking for inspiration on how to style your child’s room check out our Pinterest board called ‘Children’s decor’. Your Blinds Direct is a leading UK manufacturer of beautiful made-to-measure window blinds, serving customers nationwide. Take a look at our website HERE for a huge selection of blinds styles, materials, and designs.