Cordless Shades
Everything else is cordless these days, so your window shades might as well be, too! Cordless blinds are not typically the first thing to pop into your mind when you think of window treatments like blinds. But, dangling cords on shades create a child safety hazard—so, no cords, no problems. Shop Macy’s for a variety of cordless shade options such as cordless roman shades, cordless cellular shades, cordless pleated shades, cordless mini blinds and even light filtering or blackout cordless shades!
How Do Cordless Shades Work? There are a few ways cordless blinds can function, but the main idea is that you don’t use cords to lift or tilt the blind. Also, they will still have cords inside the material because they must still hang by something.
1. Some cordless blinds will have a safe lock button on the bottom rail that allows you to simply push the blinds into the desired position when you press down the button. Once you let go of the button, the mechanism around the string tenses up again, safely locking them in place.
2. Some allow you to simply gently lift the bottom rail with your hand to the desired height.
3. Other cordless blinds use a spring tension function. This works like a projector screen where you slightly tug the fabric towards you and downward, and the spring within the shade will allow you to roll the shade to its desired height. These are often called roller shades.
What are the Benefits of Cordless Shades? As we mentioned before, cordless shades are much safer for families with kids and pets. However, they are also a great solution for “Type A” home designers. Meaning, because cordless shades offer a clean, sleek and uniform look throughout your home they can go with just about any design you like!
Types of Materials Offered In Cordless Shades?
• Faux wood. Faux sure a great alternative to wood blinds.
• Vinyl. A common choice.
• Bamboo. A great alternative!
Pro Tip: Cordless aluminum blinds are another solid choice.
Cut the cord. Shop Macy’s today for an awesome selection of cordless shades!