Kids can be hard on window treatments. Between sticky fingers and clumsy use, blinds and curtains are subjected to a much higher risk of damage when they are hanging on your child's bedroom window.
The design of vertical blinds protects them from much of the accidental damages that affect mini-blinds and other horizontal slat styles. Vertical slats are easy for a small hand to push aside without bending or breaking them. There are also no cords stringing the blinds together, so there is no fear of cord breakage destroying the blinds.
Pro Tip:
Skip the designs that have a bottom chain that holds the slats in place. Although this chain does help prevent swaying, it is more likely to be an obstacle to a child that wants to look out the window. Free-hanging slats are preferred if you want to avoid damages.
Safety is very much the top priority when adding any type of window dressing to a child's room. Curtains pose a hazard if you have a young child that wants to climb or play in the curtains because they can pull the whole assembly down upon themselves.
A concern with horizontal blinds and other types of shades is that they are typically operated by a cord, which poses a strangulation hazard. Even cordless operation types still pose some risk, as a child could stick their head through the slats and become entangled. Vertical blinds have no cords as they are operated by a wand and only affixed to the top.
Pro Tip:
You can find operation wands for vertical blinds in various lengths. Opt for a shorter wand if you don't want your child to operate the blinds. Install a longer wand if you prefer that the child can easily operate the blinds on their own.
Children can be messy, with fingerprints and the odd stain being the rule rather than the exception. Window coverings in a child's room are especially prone to becoming dirty because children will likely touch the coverings to peer out of the window upon occasion.
Vertical blinds are much easier to clean when compared to horizontal blinds. This is, in part, because they have fewer wider slats. Vertical blind slats also have no cords connecting them together, so it's just a single unbroken surface to wipe down.
Pro Tip:
Opt for vinyl slats for a young child's room as these are much easier to wipe down compared to fabric slats. If you must have fabric, opt for a treated fabric that resists staining and is easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Your little one won't remain little forever. The ideal window covering should evolve with your child's changing desires as they get older. Vertical blinds have a classic look that has already stood the test of time, so you won't have to worry about them falling out of fashion.
You can also find the slats in nearly any colour desired, in either vinyl or fabric-backed vinyl slats. Patterns are also an option. If you decide to update the blinds later, you can keep the same headrail and simply purchase new slats in a different design.
Pro Tip:
Going with a neutral blind colour is a wise idea if you don't want to update the window coverings in the future. You can dress up the window and complement your child's design tastes by adding colourful swags to the headrail.
Contact Redgum Blinds and Shutters to learn more about all of the options that are available to you.
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