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The Right Blinds and Shades for Kids’ Rooms

Bali classic roman shades on windows in a bedroom.

Kids’ bedrooms and playrooms should be fun, safe, and hard to break. You have more freedom when decorating these child-friendly rooms. Colors can be bold and bright, and any kid-centric décor will work. Bali has all the blinds and shades you need to create spaces your children will love—and be safe in.

Controlling Light and Privacy

Window treatments are a great place to start when planning your kids’ bedrooms and playrooms.

The number one job of any window treatment is controlling light and privacy. That said, there’s no single type of window treatment that does this job perfectly. For the sunniest windows, choose a solar shade. Their fabric features an open weave that blocks most of the sun while still providing some view to the outdoors. For rooms where you’d like to be able to adjust the light throughout the day, blinds are a great option. For rooms where privacy is important—such as rooms near the street or sidewalk or within view of a neighbors’ window—choose room darkening or blackout fabrics.

Bali natural shades on windows in a bedroom.

Colorful Fabrics

Create a room that your kids will love. Bali offers hundreds of different fabrics for custom drapery or tailored Roman shades. Find hundreds of roller shade options. Solar shades come in a variety of neutral colors and earthtones. Blinds can be constructed using dozens of different slat colors. Wood blinds and wood shutters also come in a variety of colors.

Safe and Easy

When it comes to kids, the best window treatment is the safest window treatment. Bali offers two options that are perfect for kids.

Bali corldess zebra shades on windows in a bedroom.

Cordless Shades

Create a room that’s safer for kids and pets by installing cordless window treatments. Cordless blinds and shades lift and lower with the touch of a hand. There are no visible cords so these window treatments are not only safe—they look great. Bali roller and solar shades are made with the EasyTouch cordless lift system that is whisper quiet and can be operated nearly effortlessly.

Person using the Bali motorization app to control roller shades.

Motorized Shades

The ultimate shades for your children’s room would be motorized shades. Your shades will lift and lower at the touch of a button. You can also program the shades and set schedules that fit your lifestyle. Control options include your phone, a remote, or a tablet.

Durability

Anyone with children knows that kids can be rough on the place. Some window treatments, like sheer drapery, are best saved for living rooms and dining rooms. Bright white shades within reach of filthy hands might not look good for very long.

The most durable window treatments for kids’ rooms are ones that are solid or easy to clean. Solar shades are made with highly durable fabric and are built to stand up to heavy use. Vinyl blinds and aluminum blinds resist staining and have the advantage of being quite affordable. And wood blinds and shutters are among the sturdiest of all window treatment options.