How to Choose Pet-Friendly Blinds
How to Choose Pet-Friendly Window Coverings
Pets are a part of our family, and just like when a new child is brought home, it’s smart to pet-safe your space. Pets are curious, excitable creatures, and standard window coverings can make for perfect targets for their play, in their minds. But those same things they want to play with, dangling cords, clawable fabric, all of those things can also put them at risk! Thankfully, choosing pet-friendly window coverings so that your home is stylish and safe for your pet is easy with Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. This time, on the blog, we will go over pet-friendly window coverings and how to make a space work for you and your furry family members.
What to Consider for Pet-Friendly Blinds
Choosing the Right Materials
Pets love to explore their surroundings. Dogs will nuzzle their snouts into windows and stare the entire day, and cats will climb any and everything they can get their paws on. They are curious creatures by nature, and that nature often gets them into trouble with our window coverings. Whether they are bending blinds as they squeeze through or nibbling away, you need blinds made of the right materials to prevent damage to the blinds, yes, but also to deter the pets from chewing or clawing. Any material that a dog might chew on could be swallowed, posing a choking hazard. The same goes for cats. If they don’t choke, there’s still the risk of the material obstructing their digestive tract, so why not cut out that possibility entirely?
Safety Should Stay Top-of-Mind
As mentioned before, pets are explorers! Unfortunately, some common design elements that are perfectly safe for humans can pose a danger to their safety if they are not careful. So, keeping that in mind, let’s explore some blind options that keep things safe for our furry friends. The two big ones are cordless and motorized blinds. Great news! Here at Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, we specialize in cordless and motorized blinds!
Fabric-Free Vertical Blinds
Our vertical blinds blend elegance and functionality, and add pet safety to the list! Designed with durability and safety in mind, our fabric-free vertical blinds get rid of fabric that cats can claw and get stuck on and instead opt for materials that are safe and straightforward to clean and maintain. Opting for a wand control as well as replacing any dangling cords makes for a pet safer option!
Cordless Blinds
Cords are one of the largest safety concerns for pets (and small children). The dangling components can strangle, or be prime targets for playful animals, and get chewed on and swallowed, potentially causing blockages. Instead, opt for push or pull systems that make blinds safer for pets. Cordless blinds come in versatile materials, like those mentioned earlier (aluminum, faux wood, and composite), and you can have style, function, and safety.
Motorized Roller Shades or Honeycomb Shades
Want to eliminate the cord but go for a smarter solution? Go hands-free with high-tech motorized roller shades. These can be adjusted with a smartphone app or remote control, giving you total control over your blinds and getting rid of the cord hazard for your pets. Easy to use and safe for your furry family – a perfect combination.
Shutters
Shutters made from sturdy materials are another great option for pet owners. Their durability means they won’t bend or break from daily use and pets, keeping them safe from chewing or swallowing pieces. Their form, the very design of shutters, is another great safety feature for pets as it makes physical space between the pets and windows. The louver, meanwhile, also eliminates dangling cords and their associated dangers.
Try Low-Maintenance Blinds
One last thing worth considering for pets is blinds that stay clean. It may not have as much to do with safety, but for a happy, holistically healthy home, low-maintenance window coverings will go a long way. Pets bring in dust in addition to their hair or fur, which can get everywhere. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Take a look at faux wood, aluminum, and vinyl blinds. Any one of these options makes for a good, lower-maintenance material.
Creating a pet-friendly home is easy with Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. Look for options that are durable, safe, and easy to clean, and thanks to our wide range of coverings, you will find a style that fits your space and keeps everyone you love safe.