Best Blinds for Children’s Bedrooms

If you’re redecorating your child’s bedroom, you’ve probably spent countless hours deciding between paint colours, while choosing the right bedding and wall art to make the space feel cosy and special. However, one thing you may not have thought about is what type of blinds are best for the room.

A good night’s sleep is crucial for a child’s development; in fact, NHS guidelines recommend that children under 12 get a minimum of 12 hours of sleep every night. Therefore, it’s vital that you choose practical blinds that look great while remaining effective. Here at Solo Blinds, we’ve written this guide to the best blinds for children’s bedrooms to offer you a couple of pointers.

What to consider when choosing blinds for children’s bedrooms

• Durability: From rough play to accidental spills, the blinds in your child’s bedroom will be subject to more wear and tear than most. It’s important to choose a robust product that can withstand the demands of an energetic child.

• Style: Your child’s bedroom should be a safe haven where they can properly express themselves and their interests. By incorporating their favourite or playful patterns, you can create a cosy space that they want to spend time in.

• Maintenance: Sticky little fingers can seem to find their way everywhere, so it’s best to choose blinds that can be easily wiped down and cleaned.

• Safety: As we’ve covered in this previous article, blinds represent a hidden danger in your home, so it’s essential to choose child-safe blinds that comply with all BS EN 13120 standards. When you work with a trusted blinds supplier like Solo Blinds, this doesn’t have to be a concern, as we follow all ‘Make it Safe’ guidelines.

• Ease of operation: If you have older children who like to assert their independence, it’s advisable to choose blinds that are easy to use so that they can adjust them as they please.

Best blinds for children’s bedrooms

Blackout blinds

Getting a child to sleep can be a challenge anyway, but it can seem a borderline impossible task when the sun’s still shining. Whether you’re putting the baby down for a nap or trying to get a toddler to sleep before sunset, blackout blinds can be a lifesaver. They allow for precise control over the level of light and, thanks to their thick lining, they completely block out any disturbance caused by external light. They’re also a great tool for helping regulate the temperature inside your child’s bedroom and can even provide a little bit of extra warmth during the winter months.

Roller blinds

Practical, convenient and easy to use, roller blinds are a great solution for any child’s bedroom. Operated by a simple pull chain equipped with all the necessary child-safety devices, you can quickly and effortlessly adjust the level of light, and their compact design leaves plenty of room for other bits of furniture and artwork. Additionally, as roller blinds are made of a single piece of fabric, this essentially acts as a canvas and means you can incorporate certain patterns, colours or even custom artwork.

Automated blinds

Automated blinds can be opened and closed at just one touch of a button – the perfect solution for any busy parent who often has their hands full! There are no cords or chains to worry about and some blinds can even be controlled by smartphone for even greater convenience.

Venetian blinds

Given that they can be opened or closed by twisting a wand, Venetian blinds are a stylish yet child-safe option for any bedroom. The horizontal slats can be tilted to different angles depending on what atmosphere you want to create and the desired level of light and privacy. This style of blinds is perhaps more appropriate for older children and teenagers who want to create a more sophisticated and grown-up feeling room.

Pleated blinds

Made from lightweight fabric and with a corrugated appearance, pleated blinds gently filter light into a room, creating a soft glow that’s perfect for a child’s bedroom. They allow natural light to brighten up the space while softening any harsh glare. Plus, thanks to their pleated design, these blinds can help trap warm air between the layers of fabric to reduce the amount of heat lost through your windows.

If you’re searching for the perfect blinds for your child’s bedroom, get in touch with the team at Solo Blinds today. With an extensive range of child-safe blinds available in a variety of colours, styles and materials, we’re sure to have something to meet your taste and budget. For more than 40 years, we’ve been helping homeowners across Cramlington, Ashington, Morpeth and Blyth – contact us to find out more.