One of the most traditional and versatile type of window treatments is blinds. Unlike curtains or drapes, blinds let in light, or block out light while still providing a measure of privacy. They come in a variety of styles and colors to match any decor and are relatively inexpensive. Traditional coverings are perfect for any room in the house except for children’s rooms, due to the pull cords that are used to pull the blinds up or down. These pose a choking or strangling hazard to young children. If you still want them for a child’s room, there are many alternatives to traditional blinds, including custom, between-the-glass and cordless made especially for children’s rooms. In fact, many people choose to install one or more of these throughout their entire house as an added safety precaution.

Perhaps more importantly than in any other room in the house, a child’s room needs brightness and sunshine during playtime, and darkness and quiet during nap time or throughout the night. Nothing else provides these distinctions any time of day like a set of blinds. Thankfully, you can now purchase cordless to protect your child from danger. Simply push up on the bottom of the blinds to raise them or pull down to lower them – no strings attached!

In addition to safety features, this type of blinds is available in fun colors and patterns. Blinds for boys include traditional blue, and patterns like dinosaurs, footballs, robots and flying saucers. For the girls, there is traditional pink, in addition to kitten blinds, fairy blinds, geisha girl blinds and The Secret Garden blinds. All of these blinds come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit any window in your home. They are also made of plastic or vinyl for easy cleaning.

If pre-made blinds are not your desire, order between-the-glass blinds or custom blinds. Not only are between-the-glass blinds cordless, but they are placed between two panes of glass where they are protected from dust and little hands. They easily snap in and out if you choose to change styles or colors. Choose permanent white blinds that you do not need to clean that are easily raised or lowered by levers rather than cords. Custom blinds are available as cordless or with cords in a wide range of colors, styles and fabrics or materials. Choose from wood blinds, faux wood blinds, composite blinds, aluminum blinds, vinyl blinds and fabric blinds. Read the rest of this entry »