Best Window Treatments for Kids' Spaces in Boston
In the past we’ve talked about tips for finding the best bedroom window treatments in Boston, depending on the individual needs of your bedroom. One bedroom might have the most distinct needs of any kind: children’s bedrooms. Though children's’ bedrooms share several of the same requirements with adult bedrooms, they carry additional specific requirements all their own. So let’s investigate some of the most important traits to remember when selecting window treatments for the kids in your family.
Window Treatment Safety for Children’s Rooms
Childproofing your space is a process that all families are probably accustomed to - and window treatments are an important piece of that. Depending on the age of your children, some window treatments are a explicit no-no. For very young children, any window treatment with a hanging cord that can injure or strangle a child is ill-advised - meaning no corded shades, drapes, or blinds. Even without cords, young ones are natural climbers, so disregard any window covering that can be easily yanked down. Finally, be sure to shy away from any window covering with a finish or paint that might emit harmful fumes.
Instead of any of the above mentioned window treatments, go with a product with a smaller number of moving pieces and sans any sort of wires or cords. Plantation shutters meet all the requirements for a child-friendly window covering, as well as cordless cellular shades. Our Ovation® and Polywood® shutters have finishes that don’t emit any fumes. Every one of these window coverings avoid any unnecessary risk to your child’s safety.
Privacy-Protecting Window Treatments for Children’s Bedrooms
The first necessity we discussed in talking about bedroom window treatments was privacy, which is even more important when thinking about the windows in your child’s bedroom. Blinds, no matter if they’re traditional or vertical, can usually be seen through at some angles, making them less than ideal. Many shades and draperies, though providing more effective coverage than blinds, may show shadows that may be seen from outside your home.
When you’re concerned that your children’s bedroom has complete privacy, plantation shutters are our primary suggestion. By closing the tilting louvers, plantation shutters let you block all view into your child’s room. Particular types of shades and drapes can be found in blackout options, eliminating most outside visibility with their opaque texture.
Window Treatments For A Cozier Kids’ Bedroom
Polywood plantation shutters are the last word in energy efficient window treatments. When properly maintained, they can lower heat transfer through your window by up to 45%, and are close to 17 times more effective at insulating than metal blinds. To get an additional boost, add UV-protecting window film, which blocks nearly 87% of solar heat. Reaping the benefits of these window treatments can help you to get your children to sleep, which means you may get some rest for once.
