How to Choose Cat-Proof Blinds and Shades

Barrows Custom Window Treatments • June 4, 2025

If you're a pet owner, you know that cats and window treatments don’t always mix. Cats love laying in the sun, chasing dangling cords, blinds that invite climbing—so it’s easy to see how some window coverings can be a magnet for mischief—or even a safety hazard.

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At Barrows Custom Window Treatments, a Hunter Douglas Gallery Dealer in Newton, MA, we help homeowners in the Boston metropolitan area and Cape Cod find stylish, durable, and pet-friendly blinds and shades that stand up to curious paws.

Here’s how to choose the right style of cat-proof window treatments to keep both your home and your pets safe.

Opt for Cordless Designs (No Strings Attached!)

Cats love to bat at dangling cords, but loose strings can pose a strangulation risk or become a chew toy—degrading your window treatment. The solution? Cordless window treatments, like Hunter Douglas Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds. These sleek, durable blinds operate with a simple push-pull, a wand tilt mechanism, or with advanced motorization, eliminating hazardous cords while maintaining a clean, modern look.

Why it works for pets:

  • No tempting cords to play with.
  • Smooth, easy operation for you.
  • Safer for homes with cats (and kids!).

Choose Inside-Mount Over Outside-Mount Blinds and Shades

Where you decide to mount your window treatments can make a big difference! If your kid or pet loves to squeeze behind the blinds, an inside-mount installation can help. These blinds fit snugly inside the window frame, leaving no gap for pets to climb up from underneath and behind.

The Bonus: Inside-mount shades also give windows a clean, built-in look, enhancing your home’s aesthetic.

Select Durable, Scratch-Resistant Materials

Cats may scratch or paw at blinds, and children and dogs will also handle them more roughly, so durability matters. Hunter Douglas offers pet-tough materials, including:

  • Aluminum or faux-wood blinds that are more resistant to scratches and easy to clean.

PowerView® Automation

For the ultimate in convenience and safety, PowerView® Automation lets you control your blinds or shades remotely, reducing the need for anyone to touch them at all. Eliminate cords completely while enjoying the benefits of a convenient remote, smartphone app or voice control. Imagine adjusting your shades without ever getting near them—perfect for hard-to-reach windows.

Let Us Help You Find the Perfect Pet-Safe Window Treatments

At Barrows Custom Window Treatments, we specialize in Hunter Douglas window coverings that combine style, functionality, and pet safety. Whether you need cordless blinds, inside-mount shades, or motorized options, we’ll help you choose the best solution for your home.

We proudly serve Newton, MA, and the entire Boston metropolitan area, including Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, and Worcester Counties, we are committed to helping homeowners find the perfect solutions for their laundry rooms—and beyond.

Contact us today at (617) 964-4580 or schedule a consultation and explore the best window treatment options for you and your furry friends!

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