If safety is a priority for smaller family members, cordless blinds are the best option. If blinds are your preferred window treatment, but cords always seem to get in the way, choose a cordless blind — you'll get everything you're looking for from a corded blind, without any of the drawbacks.

Cordless blinds, despite the name, contain a hidden cord in each slat. These cords connect to a lift mechanism in the blind's head rail or bottom rail. Like a pulley system, this cord raises and lowers the blinds. To lower the blinds, pull down on the bottom rail.

Sheer curtains, natural wood blinds and shades, and motorized window treatments are all having a major moment currently. Clean-lined styles like roller blinds complement modern decor well. Don't forget about adding decorative details like embellished sheers or textured valances too.

The vast majority of blinds currently sold in the U.S. and Canada are cordless blinds. Cordless blinds are safer for children and pets and offer several other benefits as well, so the appeal is clear. However, they're not appropriate for every situation, and you can still get traditional corded blinds as well.