Most Popular Window Treatments for Children's Spaces in Phoenix
On our design blog we’ve talked about selecting the best bedroom window treatments in Phoenix, depending on the individual needs of your room. One room may have the most specific needs of any kind: kids’ rooms. Although kids’ bedrooms share several similar needs with normal bedrooms, they carry additional specific needs too. So let’s investigate some of the most important qualities to bear in mind when shopping for window treatments for the kids in your family.
Window Treatment Safety for Kids’ Rooms
Childproofing the home is something that all parents are probably accustomed to - and window treatments are no exception. Depending on the age of your child, some window treatments are a explicit no-no. For very young children, any window treatment with a dangling cord that might injure or strangle a child is out - meaning forget about corded blinds, shades, or draperies. Regardless of cords, children can be climbers, so forget any window treatment that may be easily yanked down. Additionally, be aware to stay away from any product with a paint or finish that may emit dangerous vapors.
As an alternative to any of those potentially dangerous window treatments, go with a product with fewer moving pieces and without any kind of wires or cords. Plantation shutters meet all the requirements for a childproof window treatment, in addition to cordless cellular shades. Our Ovation® and Polywood® shutters have finishes that are 100% safe. All of these window coverings avoid any unnecessary risk to your children’s safety.
Privacy-Protecting Window Treatments for Kids’ Bedrooms
The first consideration we discussed when we wrote about bedroom window treatments was privacy, and that’s even more important when it comes to the windows in your child’s bedroom. Blinds, whether they’re vertical or horizontal, can usually be seen through at specific angles, making them poor for privacy. Many drapes and shades, though offering more effective coverage than blinds, may show silhouettes that can be seen from outside your home.
When you need to ensure your child’s room has the privacy it needs, plantation shutters are our number one recommendation. By shutting the moveable louvers, plantation shutters let you block all view into your child’s bedroom. Some types of shades and drapes can be found in blackout options, diminishing most outside visibility with their thicker material.
Window Treatments For A Cozier Kids’ Room
Polywood plantation shutters are the cream of the crop in energy efficient window treatments. When properly installed, they can reduce up to 45% of heat transfer through your window, and are close to 1600% more effective insulators than aluminum blinds. To get an additional boost, combine shutters with UV-protecting window film, which can repel up to 87% of heat from the sun. Getting the most out of these window treatments can make it easier to get the kids better rested, so you can get more rest too.
