Your pets are part of your family. You play with them, hug them and shower them with love. But there are drawbacks. Pet hair ends up on the blinds, and scratches or lowered curtains can become a common sight.

To cope with these unpleasant surprises from your furry friends, you need to find pet-friendly window coverings for your home. Fortunately, there are many options available. You just need to choose the right one for your family.

Here is a list of important considerations for pet owners when choosing the right window treatment.

Cords and pets don’t mix well with each other. Pets perceive dangling cords as toys to play with. In addition, the cords can also pose a threat to your pets, as they can get tangled in them. The best way to solve this problem is to install wireless curtains. Wireless window treatments eliminate the risk of entanglement of pets. As a bonus, wireless hanging cords also provide a cleaner look to your room.

If you have a cat, then you know how much they love to climb. Cats dig their claws into the surface and rush to their goal. If you don’t want your curtains to be damaged by your cat’s claws, then avoid low-hanging fabrics. Replace them with valances or any other window covering that provides privacy and at the same time is out of reach.

Most pets like to spend time at the windows to wait for you, watch passers-by or just bask in the sun. Thus, if you have blinds on your windows, then they are likely to catch on them. Discard vertical blinds and choose horizontal ones instead to avoid this problem. However, make sure your blinds are durable, as pets tend to scratch anything that is nearby (especially cats).

Choosing fabrics to cover windows, such as silk or velvet, is a big ban for pet owners. These expensive fabrics cannot withstand scratches and pet hair for a long time. To hide pet hair stuck to curtains and drapes, choose a fabric of a similar color and woven material. The color and texture will effectively hide the appearance of pet fur at no extra cost. Another way to solve the problem of pet hair is to use wooden blinds, shutters, or roller shades. These options are durable and easy to clean, so they are ideal window coverings for the Seattle houses with pets.

The above recommendations will help you choose the most suitable window coverings for your home. Just follow these tips and let your pet sit by the window with pleasure without damaging your blinds and shades.

Lumen Blinds can help you find the best custom window treatments, blinds, dual blinds, screen, blackout, for your Seattle house, handling the design, measurement, and installation and disposal of your old blinds. Call us 425 599 6339 or schedule a free consultation with your local design experts, either in-home or online.