If you’re designing your nursery, curtains or blinds are one of the most significant elements you'll pick. Since they’ll take up a large visual space in the room, make sure they’re attractive by using bright accent hues that fit the color scheme. However, looks should take a back-seat to important, practical issues, like safety.

Choosing Safe Blinds & Custom Draperies

1. Choose Your Curtain Rod Carefully

Get a rod that's bolted securely to the wall, making it difficult to bring down. Tension rods aren't permanently attached, so they're easy to pull loose, and a rod that sits on hooks or fastenings can bounce out of its seat. If your child grabs hold of the curtains, loose rods will fall, and they may injure your little one.

2. Keep Them Short

Floor-length curtains are beautiful, but as soon as your child can move independently, they may yank or drool on the hem of the curtains. The drapes and your child will be safer if you keep the design short. End it right below the windowsill, and the curtains will be out of your child's reach for years.

3. Go Cordless

Blinds with a long pull cord are dangerous for children, even as they get older. Kids can easily get the cord wrapped around them, and older children may play with it this way on purpose. If you need custom shades or blinds with a cord, choose a model that has built-in safety features, like a breakaway cord.

If you need help choosing beautiful and practical blinds for your nursery design, work with the team at Vic’s On Site Cleaning Services in Kihei, HI. Serving the island of Maui for almost 50 years, these professionals offer custom window treatments as well as thorough cleaning and sanitizing services for residential clients. Call (808) 875-4570 to book an appointment, or learn more about their products online.