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A blind which is ‘safe by design’ is cordless or has concealed or tensioned cords. These blinds are usually pushed or pulled into position using a wand or your hands. Motorised blinds and shutters are other options for child safe blinds that are safe by design as they are cordless. There are also safe by design options for roller, Venetian, vertical, pleated, and Roman blinds.

Appropriate safety devices to add to your blinds include chain-break connectors, cord/chain tidy’s and tensioners, and cleats.

Why Do You Need Child Safe Blinds?

As children grow, as does their curiosity. This means they’re likely to touch and ‘play’ with things they probably shouldn’t. Even though blinds are not innately unsafe, there have been instances of death and injury involving children and blinds. By taking simple precautions such as choosing child safe blinds, you can significantly reduce the risk.

Young children can be strangled by loose loops in pull cords, chains, tapes, and inner cords. To avoid this entirely, you should follow these simple procedures.

If you’re not opting for cordless blinds, make sure all cords are always secured out of reach of children. Do not tie cords or chains together and make sure that they do not twist to create a loop.

Move beds, cots, and high chairs away from the window so that a child cannot reach any cords whilst they are in them.

Move all furniture away from the windows… Children love to climb! Therefore, moving chairs or other furniture away will prevent children from climbing up and reaching cords or chains. 

Turning Your Existing Blinds into Child Safe Blinds

When buying new blinds for your home, you should opt for child safe blinds. However, existing blinds with loose cords and chains may also pose a threat to children. But there are ways to make those safer too.

There is a range of safety devices available to add to every type of blind.

Chain-break connectors will help you to achieve child safe blinds. These devices will break apart when undue pressure is applied to the chain. Then after inspection, and if it isn’t broken, the connector can be reconnected again.

Cord/Chain tidy’s and tensioners will help to keep cords at a safe height and create child safe blinds. They should be securely fixed to an adjacent surface at the maximum distance, so the cords are held permanently taut by the device.

A cleat fixed securely to an adjacent surface will help to turn your existing blinds into child safe blinds. The cleat should be out of reach of children, at least 1.5 metres from the floor. To make the cleat safe, the cords must be secured in a figure of eight after every use.

If you have children, all blinds within your home, and not just in children’s bedrooms, should be child safe blinds. Do you have child safe blinds in your home?

A1 Blinds offer free home consultations whereby we will come out to your home and advise you of the best blinds and safety measures to suit your individual needs. During this appointment, we’ll measure your windows and bring a range of samples to help you decide. We also offer this service to schools, hospitals, and other public buildings. Book yours today here!

You can read more about our child safe blinds on our website or in our Child Safety Brochure. Alternatively, you can speak to one of the team to discuss your needs in more detail.

Are Roman Blinds old fashioned? The short answer…No. But of course, we’ll explain why. Roman blinds are one of the most popular styles of blinds that we see across interior design trends time and time again. They work perfectly in modern and traditional homes.

Roman blinds are one of our top sellers here at A1 Blinds, and we don’t see them going out of fashion any time soon.

What are Roman Blinds?

Roman blinds are an elegant choice when it comes to window dressings. They are made from fabric that is designed to form a pleat when raised. Roman blinds neatly fold together at the top of your window when you want to let in the light. Then, by adjusting the cords, the fabric will cascade down and provide the perfect internal shading.

Roman blinds are very fashionable and allow you to dress your window beautifully. Thanks to their clean design, Roman blinds have a concealed headrail which gives a luxurious effect with no unsightly plastic on show.

Made from a range of beautiful fabrics, Roman blinds provide a homely feel that will add warmth to any space.

Roman Blinds Are Timeless and Versatile

The Roman blind style has been around for years. We believe Roman blinds have stayed around for so long thanks to their simple but elegant design. That’s as well as their ability to be very neutral or very bold, depending on which fabric you go for!

Modern and minimalistic interior design has been on the rise in recent years, and we’d say that’s exactly what Roman blinds offer. A single piece of fabric draped across your window tops; Roman blinds do a brilliant job of dressing your window with understated elegance. We’d say Roman blinds are an investment piece for the home.

Need more convincing? Here are the benefits of Roman Blinds…

Why Should You Choose Roman Blinds?

There are many reasons to love Roman blinds. They offer easy light and privacy control, work well across all window types, and have plenty of choice within our range…

Choosing Roman Blinds for Light and Privacy Control

Roman blinds offer effective light and privacy control. They can be fully opened or fully closed, and there are blackout and dimout fabrics available if darkness is required. You could also opt for a thermal lining to increase their energy efficiency too, reflecting the heat in the summer and keeping in the warmth in the winter.

There Is Plenty of Choice When It Comes to Roman Blinds

Roman blinds offer a large canvas for colour, prints and textures. They provide the opportunity to marry a colour scheme together, add a focal point, or the depth of texture to your room. Put simply, they can be as plain or as patterned as you like!

This blind style comes in hundreds of fabrics including different patterns, plains, and colours. Make use of this décor opportunity with soft plush fabrics, beautiful textures, and equally as beautiful designs.

You can also choose from several operating chains to add an extra personal touch.

Orla Kiely Roman Blinds

If it’s a statement piece you’re after, our collection of Orla Kiely Roman blinds could be for you.

These icon designs are made up of nature-inspired graphics and retro colour palettes, creating boldly patterned blinds for the home. With colours ranging from greys and blues through to yellows and red’s, there’s an Orla Kiely Roman Blind to suit all décors.

Roman Blinds Are Perfect For All Window Styles

Roman blinds work perfectly on almost all windows throughout the home. This includes most bay window styles, bedroom windows, living room windows are more. This makes them a good option if you’re looking to have matching blinds across your entire home!

Keeping your Roman Blinds Clean

Caring for your Roman blinds is simple. The fabric from your Roman blind can be removed from the headrail and machine washed with ease. Between deep cleans, a light dusting is all your Roman blinds require. This will help to keep them fresher and cleaner for longer.

By now you’ll understand that Roman blinds are far from old fashioned and that there is definitely a place in your home for a beautiful Roman Blind. We have hundreds of Roman blind styles to choose from, so we’re certain you’ll find a Roman blind in our range to compliment any room in your home.

Did you know we offer free home consultations? Book yours today! One of our local advisors will visit you to measure your windows and guide you through our wide range of Roman blind samples. We’ll talk you through your options and help you to make the best choice of blinds for your space. You can arrange your consultation appointment on our website here or contact us on 0800 193 0417.

We’ve been manufacturing made to measure blinds across the North East region for over 30 years! We’re an expert team of craftsmen with a wealth of experience in producing and fitting a wide range of high-quality blinds and shutters. Our range covers everything from rollers, Romans, verticals, and more.

Why Made to Measure Blinds Are the Best

1. Made to Measure Blinds Are the Perfect Fit for Your Window

Every home – and window – is different. This can make purchasing new blinds tricky. 

The main reason for choosing made to measure blinds is that the overall finish is better. This is because they are produced with your exact window in mind. Therefore, they’ll look the perfect fit with a clean-cut finish. Having a good fit will help to keep more light out, offer more privacy, and help to keep the warmth in too!

A ready-made alternative is likely to need to be cut down to size to suit your window width. Cutting an off the shelf blind can sometimes result in inaccurate lengths or frayed edges, plus, you can never guarantee they’ll properly fit your window! Unlike with made to measure blinds.

2. A Huge Range of Options for Made to Measure Blinds

Another reason you should choose made to measure blinds is that they’re made exactly to your style and requirements.

All our blinds are produced from scratch in our Blaydon factory, so we can provide the exact blinds that you need for your space. This could include a dimout lining for a bedroom, splash-proof fabric for your kitchen, or a black metal chain to match the rest of your décor! The world of made to measure blinds brings so many options when it comes to dressing your windows.

Made to measure blinds give you the freedom to create the perfect blinds for your home. Not only do A1 offer 11 different blind styles, but we also have thousands of colour and fabric options to choose from too!

Did you know you can order up to 5 free samples from our website? This will make choosing your made to measure blinds so much easier! Simply head to the product page and add a sample to your basket. Alternatively, you can visit our showrooms to see all our products on display.

3. The Best Quality Made to Measure Blinds & Service

When you choose made to measure blinds from A1, not only are you guaranteed beautiful, perfectly fitting blinds, you’ll also receive an A1 service.

Made to measure blinds are made to much higher standards than ready-made blinds. At A1, our expert team use only the best quality materials to produce the best quality made to measure blinds in the region. This excellent quality makes them more durable so they shouldn’t need replacing as often as regular blinds would. Of course, they really do look the part too!

We offer free home consultations whereby our team will talk you through your options and help you to make the best decision for your needs. During this consultation, we’ll also measure your windows and bring along lots of samples to help you pick. Together, we’ll work out the best fabric, design, and style for your made to measure blinds.

Which Blinds Can Be Made to Measure? 

You’ll be glad to know that all our blind styles can be made to measure. This includes Venetian blinds, perfect fit blinds, pleated blinds, allusion blinds, shutters and much more! They work great for your windows, conservatories, and doors alike!

So, no matter which blinds you fancy, rest assured that A1 can produce them to your exact specification. You can take a look at our full range of made to measure blinds styles on our website or contact the team to find out more.

Have we inspired you to choose made to measure blinds? Book a free home or virtual consultation, or visit one of our showrooms today! We’ll help you to find a look you love.

Romans are a great choice for all bay windows with angled panes of glass. Individual blinds can be mounted to each windowpane.

Thanks to their soft appearance they help to bring a cosy vibe to your room by reducing hard lines and adding texture. As you open the blinds the fabric drapes over itself, adding layers and framing your window elegantly. You can also opt for a lined Roman if you require a dimout blind in a bedroom or living space for example.

Venetian Blinds for Bay Windows

With a choice of aluminium, wood or faux wood, Venetians are a popular choice of blinds for bay windows. Thanks to their tilting slats, Venetians are perfect blinds for bay windows if you’re prioritising light and privacy control. And of course, they look the part too!

Roller Blinds for Bay Windows

Roller blinds offer a sleeker look in comparison to the elegance of Roman blinds for bay windows.

Ideal for most bay window styles, roller blinds come in a wide range of fabrics and colours. They’re also available in dimout fabrics, making them a good option for living areas where light control is necessary.

Vertical Blinds for Bay Windows

Verticals are one of the most versatile blinds as they work across every style of bay window. Ideal for curved windows especially, the headrail can be bent to fit the curve of your window exactly! This means that the blinds won’t detract from your beautiful, curved bay window.

Choosing vertical blinds for bay windows is easy as there are so many designs to choose from.

Shutters Instead of Blinds for Bay Windows

The popularity of shutters has rocketed over the past few years. And it’s easy to see why! Choosing shutters instead of blinds for bay windows introduces an extra level of charm. Perfect for angled and multi-faceted bay windows, shutters are the perfect window dressing if you’re looking for something a little different!

Also, thanks to their thicker and rigid frames, shutters work well for insulating your home from both heat and noise!

A1’s Top Tips for Choosing the Best Blinds for Bay Windows

1. Ask Us for Advice

Blinds for bay windows can be tricky, so if you’re unsure about anything you should speak to an expert! At A1 we live and breathe blinds! We’re well equipped to advise you on the best blinds for bay windows depending on your needs.

2. Choose Made-To-Measure Blinds for Bay Windows 

It’s especially important for bay windows that your blinds are correctly measured and installed so that they don’t catch on each other at the angles where they meet. So, no matter what kind of blinds you choose, be sure to have them properly measured and fitted to ensure they enhance your bay windows as intended!

Blinds for bay windows are known for being tricky to measure. We have a few handy how-to guides to talk you through it if you need them. However, at A1, we will come out to your home and measure your windows for free, you just need to book an appointment!

Of course, the style of blinds you choose will depend upon how you use each room, your taste, and your functionality requirements. A1 have a huge selection of beautiful blinds for bay windows, and we’re sure you’ll find something you love within our range!

You can get in touch with the team if you have any questions or book your free home consultation on our website today.

Our collection has over 15 different blinds styles to choose from, however the most popular for children’s bedrooms are roller blinds and Roman blinds. Probably because they’re available in patterned and blackout options!

One of our best-selling styles, roller blinds are a simplistic but effective solution. Perfect for children’s bedroom blinds, the single-piece fabric shows off the design beautifully.

Our Roman blinds are an elegant window dressing option. They offer a soft visual to your windows whilst adding more of your chosen colours or patterns to your room in a folded fabric blind.

For those of you with a Velux window in your children’s bedrooms, we also have several patterned and themed Velux window blinds. This range includes Disney’s Cars, Winnie The Pooh, cloud prints and more.

Blackout children’s bedroom blinds

So we’ve talked about style but now for the important part. Sleep.

Babies, toddlers, and children need up to 12 hours of sleep per night, plus naps during the day. This can certainly be difficult when the sun is beaming through the windows!

Blackout window blinds are ideal for reducing light levels in a bedroom and creating a restful area for your children. Not only that, but they’re also perfect for keeping rooms cool by reducing their sunlight levels.

Blackout fabrics, therefore, produce the perfect children’s bedroom blinds.

Many of our roller blinds, Roman blinds, pleated blinds, vertical blinds, panel blinds, vision blinds, and Velux blinds are available with a blackout fabric.

Also if you like the sound of blackouts for your own bedroom, we have an entire range of blackout window binds to suit your style too.

Child safe blinds

Of course, your children’s bedroom blinds need to look the part, but safety always comes first. And in fact, all blinds within the home, not just in children’s bedrooms, should comply with Child Safety Regulations.

Upon ordering your blinds, you can talk with the team and they will provide you with all the additional child safety options and guidance when it comes to your blinds. Our fitters will also install all of the safety accessories you need on the day of your fitting.

So when you buy from A1 Blinds, not only will you have beautiful blinds, but you can rest assured that all of our products comply with Child Safety Laws. 

Anti-microbial children’s bedroom blinds

Anti-microbial window blinds have been widely requested within commercial and healthcare settings for a long time. However, they do also have a place within the home.

The anti-microbial treatment that is applied to blinds offers proven protection from microbial attack by controlling the growth of unwanted microbes. But not only this, and what makes it perfect for children’s bedroom blinds, is that it prevents stains that are caused by bacteria and fungi.

Therefore, you’ll have blinds that are fresher and cleaner for longer.

You can browse lots of our range of children’s bedroom blinds here on our website, or to see our collection in full, visit our North East showrooms in Forest Hall or Blaydon.