Looking for something with modern finishings, a sleek profile and simple adjustments? Roller shades may be it. As an industry favorite, roller shades are classic, and by adding automation, they’ve upped their game. If you want to be amazed, and are curious about what’s possible for your home, join us as we reveal the possibilities of motorized roller shades.
Most Popular: Roller Shades
How did roller shades become so popular? People want simplicity and style; enter roller shades. Roller shades offer incredible light control, privacy and energy efficiency, but are also unassuming. They disappear into the headrail when not in use for a seamless look. These features, along with today’s wide selection of fresh fabrics and contemporary finishes, are a winning combination. With many types of roller shades offered (7 to be exact!), it’s no wonder why they get our vote for most popular.
Most Versatile: Roller Shades
You’re in charge with motorized roller shades. You can use the remote, the app on your phone-or just shout out with a voice command. Your rollers will jump into action with instant adjustments, saved settings or triggered opening and closings with integration. This incredibly versatile product allows YOU to control your atmosphere. Open them, allowing warm sunlight to heat up your floors, or adjust them halfway to block any glare from shining in your eyes. Get a good night’s sleep knowing the shades are closed up nice and tight.
Lighting Control
Adjust the settings of your home in real-time with motorized roller shades. Close your shades when the sunshine is just too much or when you need privacy. Just a one-tap adjustment or simple voice command makes your home comfortable in an instant.
Safety
Tired of untangling cords just to make a quick window shade adjustment? Cords are not a good look. They’re outdated–and more importantly–a safety hazard for children and pets. Motorized roller shades do not have cords–you can put your worries to rest.
Energy Savings
Early morning sunshine can warm your home, but before you know it, the hot midday and afternoon sun turns your home into an oven. AND heat rises. There’s nowhere for that warm air to go other than the second floor bedrooms, causing restless, uncomfortable nights of sleep.
Blocking entering sunlight is a big step in controlling the temperature of your entire home. We also offer the collection of Sonnette Cellular Roller Shades that combine cellular shades in roller shade form to insulate the interior of your home. This works well in keeping warm air from escaping through windows during the winter months as well.
Privacy
Is there a room in your home you avoid because you feel “on display,” especially at night? Let’s address that. It’s up to you and your home to determine what level of privacy you feel comfortable with. Take a street-facing room, for example. During the day, the windows provide a view to the outdoors. Did your package come? Is the school bus here? But at night, your home is lit up like a Christmas tree. This is when motorized roller shades shine the brightest, opening in time to welcome the kids, but closing for a private family dinner.
Convenience
Set it, and forget it? Yes, please. At a minimum, motorized shades add convenience and make life easier. Those tall windows in your foyer? Touch a button. How about the hard to reach window by the kitchen sink? Voice command. But with automation, the value is more than just adjusting the shades. Automation saves money and allows you to control the light in your home. You can even make adjustments from afar. With the use of the app, create the illusion you’re at home even when you’re not by remotely adjusting the shades throughout the day. Motorized roller shades can even help you maintain a healthy life-style by supporting your sleep schedule. Wake up with the sun each morning! The sky’s the limit.
Motorized Roller Shades: What’s Stopping You?
In the end, it may be cost, installation and power sources that keep homeowners from the convenience of motorized roller shades. Let’s talk it through.
Professional Installation
We always recommend professional installation when working with window coverings. After all, they are an investment in your home, and the last thing you’d want is to damage the product, or get injured in the process. But there’s no need to hire your own contractor, we provide the expert installation you need. At Creative Blinds, we have professional technicians ready to install Hunter Douglas products. This way we can be sure they have been trained to install our products the correct way. In addition to a complete and professional installation, you can rely on us to guide you through the set-up of your new window shades. You’ll be up and running with your new shades on Day 1. Truth be told, many clients add motorization to windows in hard to reach places requiring a ladder. This is not a DIY, call in a professional, your safety is our priority.
Power Sources
Before you decide that adding a power source is just too much, please reach out to one of our designers. Automated window shades can be hard-wired, battery operated, (both disposable and rechargeable), and solar powered. Many homeowners are relieved to find out there are other options. For years, clients have used disposable batteries, changing them every two years or so, but we also offer rechargeable battery packs now, and many clients have converted to this system with a simple retrofit.
Solar power operation is expected to be a popular system, too. For our remodels and new construction clients, hardwiring for motorized shades is simple because the walls are already exposed. What an incredible upgrade for a new home!
Cost
Cost is a big factor with any home improvement project. Get the facts when comparing motorized shades vs traditional shades. Yes, cost is a consideration, but in recent years, the expense of automation has leveled off–like all technology tends to do. We give quotes for motorization all the time, and clients are pleased to see how obtainable they are, not to mention the value they provide.
Let’s Get Started.
Just one phone call gets you started on your window covering journey. Our team is waiting to help you discover the window covering products that can impact your life as a homeowner. Motorized roller shades are a great fit for so many of our clients. If you want versatility, style, privacy, energy efficiency and a little bit of technology in your home, we’ve got you covered. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact us today.
