Child Safety And  Window Treatments

If you live in a home with small children, there's no doubt you're in the endless pursuit to create a safe home environment. No matter how safe you have worked to make your home, it's near-certain that children's curiosities are going to get them in trouble from time to time.

What you might not know though is that according to the United States Consumer Protection And Safety Commission, corded window coverings are one of the top five hidden household hazards in American homes. The month of October is National Window Covering Safety Month. Safety should never be sacrificed in a home with children.

We're proud to offer many solutions that are designed with child safety in mind. We want there to be one less thing you are worried about when you are in your own home-- let us help you find that peace of mind.

Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, remain the most sought-after window coverings–and for a good reason. They come in multiple fabric opacities from sheer to fully opaque. You decide the amount of light or darkness that best fits your room.

These shades come in an extensive selection of fabrics and textures and a wide range of colors. One of the best features of these shades is their ability to be opened from the top and the bottom, giving you perfect control over the amount of light that enters the room. For instance, if you like to wake up in the morning to natural light, but also want privacy from your neighbors, simply lowering the top portion of the shade easily solves both problems.

Sliding them open or closed from the top or the bottom means that they do not have any dangling cords, thus making them safe for children.

Are you wondering what options are available for your larger windows, such as sliding doors? Vertical cellular shades make for a clean and modern solution to the corded, dangling style that many of us grew up with.

With vertical cellular shades, the fabric is mounted vertically to create a horizontal open and close operation. Available stacking systems are left stack, right stack, center stack, or dual panel. Much like the cellular shades for your windows, the Vertical Cellular Shades come with many color and customization options.

Another advantage to vertical cellular shades is the window space taken up when they are opened. Compared to vertical blinds, vertical cellular shades take up less window space than traditional vertical blinds.

Even with all the safety features in the world, one thing that will always be a potential concern is how rough children can be with home decor. If you are fearful of an early demise to cellular shades in your child’s room, cord-free roman shades are a perfect alternative. These shades are made of durable fabric and, again, feature no cords--just pull the shade up or down as needed.