Children are naturally curious beings – sometimes to a fault. At times it feels like they seek out the most dangerous thing to try and play with or explore! If you have children in your home, living with you or visiting regularly, you probably have most of your home childproofed. However, many people don’t think twice about their window coverings being hazardous.
Dangling cords of traditional blinds can pose a significant safety risk. While the little one may think it’s fun to tie an action figure on and pretend it’s flying, those cords can pose an entanglement or strangulation risk. Beach Bungalow Blinds is not only committed to offering the most attractive window covering solutions, we are also devoted to your families’ safety. There are many window covering solutions that offer style, comfort, and safety.
Cord Control
To a little one, a hanging blinds cord is a bungee cord for Batman, a swing for Barbie, or even a handle to reach across to that too high shelf. Stringing the cord up “out of reach” isn’t always an option – and let’s be real, they WILL find a way. Fortunately, there are several solutions available to control and even eliminate the cord altogether.
- The UltraGlide systems features a retractable cord, with a shorter cord that automatically retracts after use. This leaves just a short cord that is out of children’s reach.
- Continuous loop cords can be secured to the window frame, providing a safer option to traditional cords, with similar operation.
- Wand-operated blinds replace the potentially dangerous cord with a stiff, tangle-proof wand.
- LiteRise cordless blinds operate in the simplest way – simply grasp the bottom edge of the blind and pull to close, and a slight tug to close. Completely cord-free, these are one of your safest options.
Motorize for Maximum Management
Not all homes have a layout that allows for the LiteRise cordless style. Maybe you want to control blinds that cover tall windows. Reaching up to pull the blind would be a stretch, so cords seem like the only option. Perhaps you just want less hassle, more control. Enter Hunter Douglas PowerView Motorization. With PowerView Motorization, you get the benefit of cord-free operation and more!
You can operate the PowerView system via a remote control or even your smartphone. It allows you to create custom settings and schedules – allowing you to close and open blinds on your schedule. (Yes, this means you can darken the kid’s room for bedtime and keep it dark til you want them open again in the morning. The sun won’t be waking them up extra early! Bonus!)
Bottom line, you want your home to be a place that is safe and comfortable for everyone. Beach Bungalow Blinds is here to help you create that environment without compromising style. Give us a call, send us a note, or drop by and talk one of our design specialists today!
