Whether you’re looking to find creative uses for old windows that have since been replaced by new models or want to use new shades, blinds, or other window treatments in creative ways, just look to your playroom. After all, while window treatments and replacement windows in Tacoma, WA are perfect when used as intended, they can also shine when used in more out-of-the-box ways.
Maybe you want a simple playroom with a homework corner for your kids, or perhaps you’re looking to create a complete classroom. Either way, you need to be sure that the space isn’t overwhelming but is still stimulating. It’s a good idea for your kids to have a space that not only encourages play but also boosts curiosity, creativity, and learning.
That’s where windows and window coverings come in. Replacement windows and window coverings can serve as tools to help control light, organize a space, and switch between activities. Use these ideas for how to use shades, shutters, and other window coverings in a homeschool playroom, like creating a reading corner. Reading is a huge part of learning and education, but many kids don’t really like it at first. Encourage reading by creating a fun and comfortable space for it. Close off a corner of the room with replacement windows made into panels or room divider and then add a thick rug, fun chair, bean bag, or cushions to serve as cozy seats that are also fun to sit in. You can also include a basket or small bookcase to hold a small rotting of books to keep the kids interested. Make sure it has enough light by putting the corner in a place by a replacement window or adding a lamp.
What parent hasn’t fought through homework time with distracted kids crowded at a kitchen counter or dining table? Instead, try dividing up a room with shades, rugs, and furniture to create different learning zones for different activities or different kinds. For example, set up one corner with puzzles and another with art supplies and then separate the two with some shutters. You can also try creating a homework nook or reading space in a bedroom, family room, or even the porch using shades to define the space.
You also need lots of light. Sunlight not only brightens up a room but also is favorable to learning. Sun glare, on the other hand, makes a space impracticable, uncomfortable and distracting. That’s why it’s a good idea to use shutters as they were originally designed in a playroom or homework room. Shutters can help direct the sunlight so the kids can focus and learn without being uncomfortable or distracted, or they can be fully opened to let in the fresh air and bright morning light. Try vinyl shutters with louvers as they are easy to clean and even easier to operate. Plus, shutters don’t have cords which makes them a safer option when little kids are involved.
Call or visit Puget Sound Window & Door to learn more about Tacoma, WA replacement windows. These are just a couple of the many ways you can use replacement windows and treatments in unique ways.