Pet-Friendly Window Treatments
The Best Pet-Friendly Window Treatments
Pets are a wonderful addition to any home—and become a part of our family. They bring unparalleled entertainment and affection into our lives. However, homes with pets do have different needs. Dangling cords, such as those on many window treatments, can present both a danger and a temptation to our furry friends. To keep your pets safe, The Blind Guy team recommends you go with window treatments that have cordless adjustments. We’ve rounded up some cord-free suggestions from our favorite window fashion brands.
Roller Shades
Roller Shades are a great option because the minimalist structure of the shades offers few temptations to pets. Just roll up for an obstruction-free window view.
Try: Graber LightweavesⓇ Roller Shades – LightweavesⓇ Roller Shades come in four opacities for custom lighting control: Sheer, Light Filtering, Room Darkening, and Blackout. Their new UltraLite Cordless Lift system takes all the advantages of cordless roller shades and makes them easy to adjust with the lightest touch.
Roman Shades
If you like the traditional style of draperies but don’t want a treatment that dangles to the floor and in reach of your pets, Roman Shades are a great choice. They’re also less likely to tempt kitties with a love of climbing!
Try: Hunter Douglas VignetteⓇ Modern Roman Shades – These shades combine the traditional drapes of roman shades with clean, minimalist lines for a gorgeous transitional product. There are no exposed rear cords for pets to get tangled in, and the cordless LiteRiseⓇ system makes them even safer.
Cellular Shades
The cellular structure of Cellular Shades, also known as Honeycomb Shades, traps pockets of air that help insulate your home from outside air temperatures. Their design has little to tempt mischief from pets.
Try: Alta Honeycomb Shades – With six different cell styles and a wide range of fabrics, colors, and patterns, you’ll love Alta Honeycomb Shades. They’re available with three cordless adjustment options to make them pet-friendly: PowerWand™ wand adjustment, Cordless Lift, and Cordless Lift & Lock™.
Shutters
One of the best options for homes with pets is the classic window shutter. They have similar features to blinds, such as tilting louvers to fine-tune the lighting situation, but they don’t have the cord suspension structure that even “cordless” blinds have. This makes them much more durable. They’re also very easy to clean, which is important in keeping allergens down; simply wipe them down with a damp cloth. In addition, the permanence of shutters adds to your home value!
Try: Hunter Douglas NewStyleⓇ Hybrid Shutters – NewStyleⓇ Shutters are created from a wood composite material coated using sturdy TruemillⓇ dovetail construction techniques with a high-durability polypropylene coating to make a product that can withstand the extra wear and tear that comes from homes with pets. The UltraGrain™ finish option gives you all the look of real hardwood with the extra durability you need.
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Do you need pet-friendly window treatments in your home? Let The Blind Guy help! Call us at (406) 655-1611 for a free quote today, or contact us online for a free quote, free installation, AND up to 10% off your purchase! We are proud to serve Billings, MT and surrounding areas, including Laurel, Red Lodge, Big Timber, Shepherd, Hardin, and Columbus.
