When adding window treatments to your home, you need to ensure they’re safe for your children. Hanging cords, piled draperies, and other features can create safety risks. Here are a few child-friendly alternatives that will still fulfill all of your design goals.

3 Safe Window Treatments for Homes With Children

1. Horizontal Shades

The cords, beaded chains, and fabric loops used to draw shades down are easy for small children to get tangled in, which can lead to them pulling the fixture down or strangulation.

Eliminate these risks with horizontal shades. They only require a convenient wand to be drawn across their track and can be fully drawn up when you want a view of the outdoors. Choose your desired color and level of transparency with the material. 

2. Shutters

Plantation-style shutters add tropical character to a room and are much stronger than traditional cloth or plastic blinds. They operate with a simple handle to turn the panels. 

Just make sure older children know not to put their fingers between the panels to avoid injury and damage. You can also have the shutters installed on the exterior of large windows.

3. Cellular Shades

Cellular shades’ honeycomb-style design filters light, dampens noise, and better insulates your home, keeping cool air in to reduce utility costs. Alongside a safe cordless design, you can even have them motorized for your convenience. They fold up into an unobtrusive pile at the top of the window.

If you’re looking for child-safe window treatments, turn to Lahaina Carpets & Interiors for your next purchase. This Maui home furnishings store carries a wide selection of products and has helped customers outfit their homes for over 40 years. Explore their draperies, carpets, flooring, and upholstery online. Call (808) 661-4268 to inquire about specific products today, and connect on Facebook for deals and updates.