Decorations for a toddler’s room are best when they’re fun, safe, and durable. You want safe items that excite their curiosity as they begin to explore their surroundings. You should hold a similar mindset when selecting window treatments, which will be essential for light control and getting a good night’s sleep.

Do:

Put safety first.

When picking out the right window treatment for a toddler’s room, remember their innate curiosity. Avoid placing long, flowing curtains, or those with cords, in their room. They can easily get tangled and injured in these materials. Also, make sure the curtain rod is long and strong enough to support the weight of the material, so there’s no risk of it collapsing and potentially landing on your child.

Use a pattern.

Blinds may be appropriate for the grownup areas of the home, but in your toddler’s room, they can feel a bit boring. Roller shades come in fun patterns that will bring more color and whimsy to the space. If you already have a theme in mind, you can likely find a coordinating set of roller shades to expand the design to the walls. 

Don’t:

Pick colors that clash with the theme.

If your two-year-old has a princess-themed room with a pink, fluffy bedspread and bejeweled lamp shades, you don’t want the window treatments to detract from this look. Instead, contribute to the design by adding a tiara-shaped cornice box over a set of sparkly-pink curtains.

Forget about blackout options.

Toddlers need between 11 and 14 hours of sleep each day. When you put them down for a nap or to bed at night, you want to make sure they’re getting full rest. Look for roller shades or curtains that have heat-reflective lining on the exterior-facing side. This material will block out all sunlight, including harmful UV rays, and keep the room cooler, so your little one can sleep better. 

When you need window treatments for your home, turn to Maher’s Paint & Wallpaper LLC in Avon, CT. This independent and locally owned Benjamin Moore® retailer has served the Farmington Valley community since 1972. Their trained specialists offer advice on interior or exterior painting projects and help you pick the best painting supplies to complete the job. They’re also certified installers for Hunter Douglas® window fashions. Visit their website or call them today at (860) 678-1200 to learn more about the products and services they provide.