October is Window Covering Safety Month - Your Family Is Worth It!

Mindy Schultz | 10 Oct 2014 | Child Safety

Happy October –  or as we like to say – “Happy Window Covering Safety Month!”

Making your home safer for children + pets is one of the most important steps  to consider when starting a family.  And to stay true to the Blinds.com core values, we have made choosing the best types of window treatments for your home surprisingly easy and exciting with our very own Cord-Free Solution Quiz!

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Now that you have taken the quiz and have a better idea of what you are looking for, I wanted to share a few of my top product choices from each category.

Cordless Blackout Cell Shades

The Levolor Accordia 9/16″ Single Cell Room Darkening Cell Shade is my pick for this category. This Levolor shade offers over 138 color swatches to choose from and is available at a competitively low price. Be sure to choose the cordless lift when you check out. Shop Here!

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Cordless Roller Shades

Landed on Cordless Roller Shade? My pick for this category is the Bali Light Filtering Roller Shade. Enjoy simplicity, versatility and functionality when you choose a Bali Roller Shade with a cordless lift. Choose from a variety of opacity levels and fabric styles.  Shop here!

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Vertical Cellular Shades

If a Vertical Cellular Shade seems to be your best fit, my recommendation is the Blinds.com Premium Light Filtering Vertical Cellular Shades. This Vertical Cell shade is perfect for large windows, sliding glass doors and French doors. It features no cords, chains, or wands to make it even more child safe! Shop here!

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Faux Wood Shutters

The Blinds.com WoodLite Shutter is a top-notch faux wood shutter that combines low costs, with quick 5 business day turnarounds!  The WoodLite Shutter has a patented Louver-Tension System that guarantees a lifetime of no louver maintenance as they will never loosen or need adjustment.  Shop here!

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Draperies

Add privacy and color to any room with the Blinds.com Premier Grommet Drapery Panel. This drapery offers a beautiful array of fabrics in solid prints and patterns. They are easy to install and completely cord-free! Shop here!

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Cordless Light Filtering Cell Shades

The Bali DiamondCell Light Filtering Cell Shade is Bali’s top selling honeycomb for many fabulous reasons. Choose from over 90 high-quality fabrics available in both single and double cell styles. Shop here!

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Real Wood Shutters

Landed on Real Wood Shutters? The Blinds.com Economy Wood Plantation Shutter is the way to go! It is made in just 7 business days and is available at a competitively low price in comparison to other real wood shutters. Shop here!

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Vertical Blind With Wand

Turn any vertical blind into a child safe choice when you select a wand control.  I like the Blinds.com Fabric Vertical Blinds because it is a practical alternative to drapes and carries over 90 fabrics to choose from.  The wand control is the only control option for this vertical blind, making it very high on the list of child-free products. Shop here! vertical

 Cordless Solar Shade

The Bali Solar Shade is the perfect mix of beauty and style. Choose from a variety of fabrics offered in many opacity levels to liven up a room. The Bali Solar Shade is an affordable solar shade that ships in 9 business days and complies with CPSC child safety guidelines. Shop here!

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