In our last post, we discussed window treatments for boys’ rooms, including ideas for styles and selections to suit young men of all ages. Today, we’re going to give the same time and attention to pretty window treatments for girls’ rooms. While many of the principles are the same when decorating for all children, each gender offers a few unique ways to play, imagine, and create.
Just like every other room in your home, window treatments help establish the style and personality of space. The same is true when decorating for kids—and girl rooms, in particular. A quick reminder before we dive in: always make sure your window treatments are properly installed, childproof, and free of choking hazards. Safety should always come before style!
Bouncing Baby Girl: We’ve already published a post that covers window treatments for nurseries; indeed, there are a number of fun ways to prepare a space for the arrival of a baby girl. For a look with girlish charm, a sturdy valance with a well placed ruffle can go a long way! If you want something a bit simpler, we recommend any window treatments with a Hunter Douglas LiteRise® cordless system that will let you raise and lower the shades with a simple push or pull, effortlessly controlling light and privacy during nap time and evening hours. And when it comes to raising young children, anything considered “effortless” is always appreciated!
From Toddler to Tween: Is your little girl a tomboy, or a princess-in-training? No matter what her style, you can celebrate it with your window treatments! For girls who can’t be bothered with ruffles, roller shades (pictured left) in a neutral color are a great, understated choice. For girls who not so secretly want to live in a castle, choosing either pink shades or sheer, flowing curtains should do the trick.
As for busy parents who wouldn’t mind treating themselves too, the Design Studio™ Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas (pictured left) are soft, yet modern window treatments, perfect for girls in those in-between years—and for the parents taking care of her!
Spring for the Cordlock operation and not only will the shades be perfectly safe, but they’ll also be easier to operate and have a cleaner appearance.
The Wonder Years: Once your daughter reaches a certain age, you can count on her spending a lot of time in her room. Whether she’s studying for the SATs or gossiping with friends, a comfortable space she can call her own is important. Brightly colored curtains will keep her spirits up during those tumultuous teen years, while also giving her the privacy she needs. For the teenaged girl who wants to curl up in a window seat while reading Anne of Green Gables, we recommend the Heritance® Hardwood Shutters by Hunter Douglas (picture right). The panels are hinged both together and to the window frame using T-posts in the center of the opening, giving you and your daughter plenty of design possibilities.
When you’re designing the perfect retreat for a newborn girl, a rowdy tween, or a lady-in-waiting, visit Strickland’s Home today. Together, we’ll find the window treatments fit for your little girl.