Designing a beautiful nursery for your little one requires a balance between aesthetics and safety features. When it comes to window treatments, there are many different do’s and don’ts that all parents should consider. Learn more about how to set up a comfortable and safe environment for your child’s nursery. 

Do:

Keep the room cool with blinds or shades.

Installing UV treatments is one way to keep the nursery temperature at a comfortable level, but specific types of shades also perform well in controlling the heat. Honeycomb shades, for example, use their small pockets of air to reduce heat transfer from the windows. As an added bonus, these window treatments can also help save money on your energy bill each month.

Use a fun pattern.

Many nursery elements can personalize the room, and window treatments are no different. Whether you choose an animal theme, cartoon characters, sports, or even just specific color combinations, there’s most likely a window dressing fabric that will complement it nicely. For a coordinated touch, match the window treatments and bedding. 

Use breakaway cords.

If you choose blinds, breakaway cords should be installed alongside them. True to their name, these cords break fairly easily when enough pressure is applied. This essential child-proofing element will lessen the chance of injury or accident involving the cords.

Don’t:

Use floor-length draperies.

Floor-length draperies introduce all kinds of issues into the nursery setting. Relatively minor problems such as stains from crayons and markers or runny noses aren’t disasters, but there are safety concerns to consider as well. All nursery window treatments should be well out of reach of tiny hands.

Install tension rods.

Nursery window treatments should be installed securely. Tension rods are often not strong enough to withstand a forceful tug from a toddler. If a tension rod falls, it can cause injury.

If you’re designing a new nursery, there’s no better place to shop for window treatments than Window Trends in Kalaheo, HI. The company’s extensive showroom holds an impressive array of gorgeous drapes, blinds, shades, and much more. Even better, the experienced and knowledgeable professionals will come directly to you for a free on-site consultation. Call (808) 332-9844 to schedule an appointment, or visit the website for more information.