Are your kids' bedrooms lacking the fun factor? Many of us feel like it's impossible to design interesting, unique bedrooms for our kids without spending a fortune, but that's not true. By getting crafty to re-purpose old pieces of furniture, using inexpensive toys as novel decorations, and keeping a lookout for bargains, you can create a room your child will treasure for years to come. I hope this site gives you loads of great ideas for your next bedroom project — whether it's for a bouncing new baby, a boisterous toddler or a teen that's grown out of their current décor.
When you are decorating your child's bedroom, you will most likely need to choose window treatments as well. There are different types of window coverings that work great for children's bedrooms, from blinds to curtains. Here are some tips for choosing the right window treatments.
Consider the Amount of Sunlight Through the Windows
This is an important consideration for a child's bedroom because if they are younger, you might want to put them down for a nap in their own room. Unfortunately, when naps occur in the daytime, the sunlight through their window can keep them up. Check their bedroom during normal nap times and see how much sunlight is coming through. If it seems a little too bright, it might be a good idea to get some blackout curtains. You can have two layers of curtains, with the blackout curtains in back, then the colourful and fun curtains in front. You only need to close the blackout curtains when your child will be sleeping during the day.
Look For Potential Swallowing Hazards
Both blinds and curtains might have some swallowing hazards, so this is another thing to keep in mind when choosing the right window treatments. Some curtains have really fun patterns, but they use beads or other small objects glued or sewed to the window treatments that could be a swallow hazard. Beads and decorations are common with curtains, while blinds might have a cord with a plastic end cap that could be pulled off and swallowed. Pay attention to these small details.
Find Tie-Backs Without Sharp Edges
Another thing to look at in terms of the safety of your child is the tie-back. These are good for keeping the curtains open during the day and add another decorative element to your child's bedroom. For a child's bedroom, you need to watch out for the design of the tie-backs. Some of them have some sharp edges, which you need to avoid. There are usually child-friendly tie-backs with all rounded edges or even made of plastic specifically for kids' rooms.
Consider Blinds With a Valance
When you want to add some decorative element to the window treatments but like the ease and sleek look of blinds, you can definitely have both. Instead of full curtains, have blinds installed that help block out light and warmth when they are closed tightly, but then install a nice valance above the blinds. This still gives you an added decorative touch to the windows without actually having to use curtains.
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