Best Window Fashions for Homes With Pets
If you’ve got a pet—particularly a dog or cat—you probably want to ensure that all of your choices reflect safety for your animal. That comes to window treatments too. We’ve all seen pictures of pets tangled in old-school mini blinds, which is sad enough. And we certainly don’t want them being in danger of choking from the dangling cords. At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we know how important window treatment safety is—while still meeting other goals. If you’ve got a pet and are looking for new treatments, speak with one of our representatives today. We’ll be happy to help you find the right solution to meet all of your needs.
Choices for Pets
Remember to select the right product and fabric to meet your pet’s personality. No window covering is completely safe from chewing and scratching, but you can take precautions to minimize the hazards. Window treatments to avoid would be mini blinds, fabric shades, fabric verticals, draperies, and corded blinds or shades. Here are a few product selections from Hunter Douglas that will add style and are pet-safe.
- Vertical Solutions® Vinyl Blinds – An economical solution for sliding or patio doors. If closed, your pets can nudge the slats to see outside and then they will fall back into place.
- Everwood® Alternative Wood Blinds – Allows you to tilt open or closed the slats, so pets can see out. They are easy to clean. More durable than wood, but a large dog could still snap the slats.
- Designer Roller & Screen Shades – Allows you to raise the shade to a comfortable position, so the pet can see out.
- NewStyle™ Hybrid or Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters – Both are very durable and difficult for pets to maneuver open. Shutters can withstand slight to medium pressure.
- Duette® Honeycomb Shades – Made from a very durable fabric and is available in hundreds of colors and opacities. Honeycomb shades cover the entire window, so dogs tend not to bother them.
Pet-Safe Operating Systems
The operating system is just as important as the product itself. Hunter Douglas offers a wide selection of lifting systems that are pet-friendly, including cordless and motorized options, items with retractable cords, and wand controls. Even if you’re not ready to make a new purchase, consider retrofitting your current system with safety measures. To order a free retrofit kit for older window treatments, contact the WCSC directly:
Phone: 1-800-506-4636
Email: info@windowcoverings.org
Pet-Friendly Window Fashions in the Greater Phoenix Area
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
