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Window Treatments That Are Safe for Children and Pets
In a house with small children, the safe choice is a window treatment with no cord a child can reach. With pets the problem is wear: slats that bend when a dog checks the window, and materials that do not stand up to scratching. The options below handle both.
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Cordless blinds and shades
You raise and lower the treatment by hand from the bottom rail, with no cord. Cordless is standard on most new blinds and shades and is the baseline for any room a child uses. Faux wood stands up to scratching and moisture better than real wood, which makes it a good fit in homes with dogs.
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Motorized treatments
No cord and no reaching. Motorization is most useful on high windows, where cordless lift is still awkward.
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Plantation shutters
No cords by design. The louvers tilt with a rod or a hidden mechanism, and the solid panels hold up in homes with pets.
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What we check before recommending one
- Every room a child sleeps in, plays in, or can reach unsupervised
- Where furniture sits, since a crib or chair can put a high window within reach
- Older treatments elsewhere in the house that still have cords
- Cord cleats and tie-downs reduce risk but depend on an adult using them every time. Cordless and motorized treatments remove it
Installed in Texas homes
Photos from projects measured and installed by our teams.
What homeowners with kids and pets say
They installed cordless blinds in all my windows and a cordless roller shade on our back door. Installation was quick and the service was friendly and professional. I have referred them to several friends and my church.
Dustin came out and provided a great custom solution for our windows. We had different needs throughout the house (blackout for the kids rooms, roller shade in the kitchen, etc) and he created recommendations that not only worked logistically in the space but also worked with the design of the home. Dustin went above an beyond with the consultation, communication during production, install, and support after install. Love is Blinds made the whole experience enjoyable and I'd highly recommend them to anyone.
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Common questions
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Free in-home consultation: samples brought to your door, every opening measured by us, and a written quote that includes installation.