When it comes to making your home beautiful, comfortable, and functional, window treatments are often the finishing touch. But for families with young children or pets, safety is just as important as style — and Hunter Douglas leads the way in offering innovative, cordless, and automated solutions that prioritize both.
Here’s why window treatment safety should be top of mind, and how Hunter Douglas products help make your home safer without compromising on design.
The Risk of Corded Window Coverings
Traditional window coverings with exposed or looped cords can pose serious hazards. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), window blind cords are among the top five hidden dangers in the home, especially for young children.
Even when cords seem out of reach, accidents can happen quickly. That’s why Hunter Douglas has developed a comprehensive range of cordless and motorized solutions, setting a higher standard in window covering safety.
Hunter Douglas Safety-First Design Features
Hunter Douglas offers a wide range of operating systems specifically designed to eliminate or safely manage cords, helping to prevent accidents while offering easy, elegant control.
Key safety-enhancing options include:
PowerView® Automation
An award-winning smart system that allows you to control shades via remote, app, or voice — no cords, no worries.
- Set daily schedules
- Control from anywhere
- Integrates with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant
- Enhances child and pet safety while adding convenience
LiteRise® Cordless System
Simply push up or pull down on the shade to move it — no cords or chains. Sleek, intuitive, and safe by design.
UltraGlide® Wand
A single retractable cord or wand mechanism that stays out of reach and doesn’t dangle.
Vertiglide™ for Sliding Doors
Cord-free side-to-side operation, ideal for large windows and patio doors.
Certified "Best for Kids" Products
Many Hunter Douglas window treatments carry the “Best for Kids” certification, indicating they meet stringent safety standards set by an independent third-party laboratory. These treatments are:
- Cordless or have inaccessible cords
- Designed specifically to reduce entanglement risks
- Ideal for nurseries, bedrooms, playrooms, and any family living space
Safety + Style = Peace of Mind
With Hunter Douglas, you don’t have to sacrifice beauty for safety. Their extensive collection of fabrics, textures, and finishes means you can find a cordless or automated solution that complements your interior design vision — whether your style is modern, classic, coastal, or anything in between.
Popular safe styles include:
- Duette® Honeycomb Shades – cordless, energy-efficient, and elegant
- Silhouette® Window Shadings – soft light diffusion, now with automation
- Pirouette® Shades – luxurious fabric vanes with a cordless design option
Time to Upgrade?
If your current window coverings:
- Have dangling or exposed cords
- Are more than 5–10 years old
- Are installed in spaces used by children or pets
…it may be time to explore safer, smarter alternatives. With Hunter Douglas, you're investing in not just style and performance, but in the well-being of your family.
Explore Safer, Smarter Window Treatments Today
Hunter Douglas continues to lead the way in designing window treatments that combine safety, innovation, and timeless style. Whether you're updating a single room or redesigning your entire home, choosing Hunter Douglas means choosing a brand that puts your family's safety first — beautifully.
Ready to make the switch?
Contact us today to schedule a free design consultation or in-home safety review. Let us help you choose the perfect Hunter Douglas solution for your space — and your peace of mind.
