Inspired by Experts · Kaitlyn Parness ·Dec 30, 2025

Why I Choose Cordless Shades for my Playroom

By Kaitlyn Parness

Making my home practical for my family’s everyday life has always been my first priority while furnishing and styling our house. One of my favorite (and family-friendly!) design choices to date, was turning our breakfast room into a first floor playroom for our kids. Our playroom is cozy, fun, and lets the kids play independently while still being nearby.

Pictured: Jawara Deco Fold Roman Shade in J401-4 Walnut

Our playroom has 4 windows that let in amazing natural light, and views of our neighborhood. But being on the first floor, I also want privacy at night so window shades or curtains were a must-have. To bring my designs to life in a safe and kid-friendly way, I ended up choosing the Cordless Deco Fold Roman Shades. They have been perfect for our busy home! Here are my reasons for choosing cordless shades for this space:

Safer for Kids and Pets

My number 1 reason for selecting a cordless shade: safety. Traditional blinds with cords can pose a serious hazard for children and pets. With two young kiddos and a kitty in the house, cordless shades remove that risk entirely—no cords to pull, tangle, or get caught in. It’s a simple, smart swap that gives peace of mind.

A Clean, Modern Look

Cordless window shades blend seamlessly with every design style. Whether a breakfast room or playroom—they are an easy upgrade that instantly makes your home feel more refined.

Effortless Operation

Cordless shades are just as functional as they are beautiful. A gentle lift or pull is all it takes to raise or lower them smoothly, without fussing with cords. Many options now come with motorized or smart-home features too!

When Corded Window Shades Might Be Better for YOU

While cordless shades checked every box for my playroom, corded options still can have a place in your home! Corded shades often cost less than cordless or motorized versions, making them a practical choice for rental, or large homes where you’re outfitting many windows at once. Or if you have two story windows or windows positioned behind furniture, the pull cord lets you adjust them without having to reach up high or move things around.

How Cordless Window Shades Transformed Our Playroom

I couldn’t be happier with how our playroom turned out, and the cordless window shades check all of my design boxes—safe, stylish, and easy to use. I love being able to use our window bench and play without the worry of cords in the way. I hope seeing our playroom helps you pick the best shade for your space!

*All photographs credit: Kaitlyn Parness

ABOUT WRITER

Exactly what I expected

The blinds fit exactly as measured. The colour and texture of the blinds exactly matches the sample. The blinds operate as described. They were delivered promptly, nicely packaged to prevent damage. Installation was straight-forward.

Easy to install look great at a decent

Easy to install look great at a decent price

The color is true to the swatches

The color is true to the swatches. I was able to just hang them as they needed no pressing. I love thefabric memory, well worth it.
Beautiful drapes!

Very Satified

Very Satisfied. The curtains arrived. I was ableto hang them easily, they look great. I cont compliments on the curtains. they were well made with percise tailoring. Thak you for a great product.

Festive & Cozy Christmas Upgrade!

I hung these Celia yellow and white plaid café curtains in my kitchen for the holidays, and they instantly brought a cheerful, festive touch! The soft yellow stripes paired with crisp white brighten up the room, making it feel warm and inviting. They perfectly complement my Christmas décor. Such a simple change that makes my home feel merry and cozy this season!

Absolutely Gorgeous

I installed these sheer curtains in my living room and couldn’t be happier with how they look and feel. The natural linen fabric feels light and breathable, and the tailored pleats give them such a refined, elegant drape. They gently diffuse the sunlight — brightening the space without harsh glare — while still giving daytime privacy. It adds a soft, airy warmth to the room that makes the whole space feel more inviting. A beautiful and high‑quality addition to our home!

The curtains were perfect

The curtains were made as ordered, packaged very carefully and required little to no ironing upon opening.

Beautiful shower curtain

This is truly a unique shower curtain. It is very upscale looking and elevates the look of my bathroom. I ordered the tallest (104) and widest (84) panel because I have 12 foot ceilings. I ordered the Liz fabric in Carbon Gray. I took off a star because of the way the curtain and liner attach to the curtain rod. It’s pretty confusing and the video on the website is too fast. It took some time to figure out how to attach the curtain and liner and figure where to place my shower rod. I wish for the price the liner was a better material, it is an opaque plastic. The liner is also not weighted, so I don’t know if it will stay inside the tub when showering. Overall the curtain is gorgeous and I’m glad I purchased it.

Thanks

Love how the curtains transform my living room! We ordered the Taupe Gray color, the dark tone perfectly matches my decor, and the memory shaping keeps the whole look uniform and elegant, worthy of its price.

Just the fix for my window problems

I searched for months on what to do with windows that have little to no wall space on each side. I ordered 3 panels that were actually too wide / heavy for my three living room windows (my mistake).. I altered them to fit and had enough fabric to make faux panels for my bay window. I am in love with the final result!