Why Choosing Window Treatments for Playrooms Matters

The Blind Guy - Lewiston, ID • October 15, 2026

A playroom sees more activity than almost any other room in the home when you have children or grandchildren. Between curious hands, the occasional tossed toy, and kids who are naturally drawn to pulling on anything within reach, this space calls for a different set of priorities than a living room or a bedroom.

Custom metal blinds on a window in a child's playroom, which is neat and tidy

At The Blind Guy Lewiston, we've helped local families choose playroom window treatments that withstand daily play while still looking great. Our expert team compiled this guide to help you consider the right factors before investing in particular blinds or shades.

Why Go Cordless at the Window?

Dangling cords and looped pulls are one of the biggest safety concerns in any room where young children spend time. Cordless blinds and shades remove that risk entirely, letting you raise and lower the window treatment with a simple push or pull on the shade itself rather than a separate cord.

For example, Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades with the touch-operated LiteRise® system are a reliable and popular cordless option for playrooms. This control option raises with a gentle push on the bottom rail and lowers with a pull, leaving no operating cord within a child’s reach.

If you prefer remote operation, Duette® Honeycomb Shades are also available with PowerView® Automation for control via an app from afar, programmed schedule, voice commands, or remotes.

Which Window Treatment Materials Hold Up Best in Playrooms?

Playroom window treatments take more wear than treatments in other rooms, so material choice really matters here. For instance, durable window shades like cellular or honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas, Alta, or Graber® hold up well because their honeycomb-like structure is sturdy enough to withstand everyday bumps while insulating the room and reducing outside noise.

Premium metal blinds are also highly favored by parents in high-activity rooms, since they resist bending and warping when a toy or a stray elbow catches them during play.

Specifically, Hunter Douglas Custom Metal Blinds offer a cordless option that lets you push up or pull down to raise or lower the window blinds, with a wand to tilt your slats for privacy and light control.

What About Light Control in Playrooms?

A playroom may need full daylight for crafts in the morning, less glare during a movie, and a darker setting for an afternoon nap. Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades with the Duolite® system, for example, pair a light-filtering sheer with a room-darkening liner in one headrail and operate with PowerView® Automation.

This flexibility at the window lets parents or guardians use an app, remote, or preset schedule instead of a cord or wand. The sheer liner may be enough for a north-facing room, while the room-darkening layer helps manage direct afternoon sun in a west-facing playroom.

Shop Child-Safe Window Treatments Near Lewiston, ID

For a playroom, safety starts with removing loose cords and looped pulls from a child’s reach, but the material also needs to withstand bumps, spills, and frequent handling.

Families can choose from cordless options in plenty of colors and styles, and our team at the Blind Guy Lewiston will bring samples to your home during your consultation so you can see how each shade or blind looks and operates in the room before deciding.

The Blind Guy Lewiston is a window treatment store that proudly serves Lewiston and Moscow, ID; Clarkston, Pullman, Colfax, and Palouse, WA; and the surrounding communities.

< Older Post