In collaboration with Swift Direct Blinds
Whether they’ve grown out of their current bedroom design or you fancy sprucing up their space, ensuring you have the right colour palette and accessories is a must to help transform the room from bland to full of personality! If they’re transitioning from a child to teenager or it’s the bedroom for your new arrival, the choice of blind or curtain will differ greatly, so it is important to consider these factors when choosing.
Safety first
Above everything, safety must come first when deciding which blinds or curtains to go for. If you have young children or toddlers, as they learn to stand or walk they may be tempted to pull on their curtains to help their balance. If you’re going to opt for drapes they’ll be able to get hold of, choose lightweight but sturdy fabrics, and make sure you hang them on a strong curtain pole that will withstand the occasional tug of war match!
Also, avoid fabrics that have any kind of embellishment as these may be a choking hazard, and pick curtain ties that don’t hang down.
Easy to use
If your child or teen is going to be opening and closing the blinds themselves, opt for an easy to use, roller blind. The choice at companies like Swift Direct Blinds is extensive and the colour options are vast. There is something for every age and gender within their range! On each of their blinds you’ll also find a hugely helpful child safety video to help you to make the chord is secure and out of reach of small children.
Light blocking
If you have little ones, you’ll know how challenging it is to get your children to go to bed sometimes, especially when it’s summer and still sunny at 8pm! I know it’s important to provide your little ones with a bedroom that is light, airy and decorated with age-appropriate décor, but it’s equally important they get rest so they can grow.
Blackout blinds or curtains with a thick lining are ideal for creating that dark space for them to drift off in! Although most blinds are already blackout, double check before you buy as the last thing you want is the sun streaming through as they’re ready to nod off!
Blinds and curtains are super important
Not only do they help to complete the overall look and feel of the room, they help to create that calm and peaceful atmosphere as your little ones are ready to drift off. Choosing the right ones for their room might seem like a simple task, but when you have safety, ease of use, light blocking, age, gender and all the other factors to think about, it’s a more important decision than you think!
