Nursery Blinds Ideas

Safety comes first

Looped cords and chains can be a hazard for babies and young children, so this is always where we start. We'd recommend blinds with no free-hanging cords, or with the supplied safety devices properly fitted, and keeping the cot away from the window. Our child safety guide explains what to look for, and we're always happy to talk it through.

Darkness for naps

Babies nap during the day and often go to bed while it's still light in summer. Blackout blinds stop light coming through the fabric, but it's the fitting — keeping the gaps at the edges small — that makes the biggest difference. We'll check this when we measure.

Ideas that work well

• Blackout roller blinds: simple and practical, and available in plains and children's prints — see roller blinds.
• Perfect Fit® blinds: these sit within the window frame with no loose cords — see Perfect Fit® blinds.
• Motorised blinds: no cords at all, and easy to operate — see motorised blinds.
• Layered with curtains: a blackout blind with blackout curtains over it gives extra darkness and a softer feel.

Choosing colours and prints

Soft pastels, bright colours and playful prints can all work well. A plain blind with patterned curtains is easy to update as your child grows, while a printed blind makes the window a feature in its own right.

Get advice at home

Every window is measured individually, so there's no need to worry about getting the sizes right yourself. Book a free home appointment and we'll bring samples to you, or visit our Stockton-on-Tees showroom to compare styles in person.