5 Ways Automatic Window Shades and Blinds Make Life Better
At Blind Ambition Companies, many of our clients initially dismiss the idea of upgrading their new window treatments to motorization because of the added cost. We get that. But after we explain the five benefits of this enhancement, including lower energy costs, they often change their tune. Our team believes this feature is a worthwhile investment, and we’re excited to show to some of the reasons why.
How Do Automatic Blinds and Shades Work?
Hunter Douglas automatic shades use a small motor built into the frame that responds to a wireless signal. The control options include the Pebble® Remote, the PowerView® app, and smart home platforms such as Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa.
With PowerView® Automation, you can raise and lower your fabric shades via remote, app, or voice commands, either on demand or on a pre-set schedule. No cords or pulls are needed. Automatic blinds work the same way, but have horizontal or vertical slats.
The Benefits of Automatic Shades and Blinds
Motorized window treatments are an investment, but also practical and energy-smart. These are the five benefits that motorized shades and blinds offer homeowners:
- Convenience: Control automatic shades with a button, a touch on your phone, or your voice. You can also set schedules, so the coverings adjust automatically throughout the day.
- Energy Efficiency: Timed openings, closings, and adjustments regulate indoor temperatures. Program them to close during the hottest days to reduce heat gain, and open them on winter mornings to let sunlight warm the room.
- Privacy: Set your automatic blinds to lower at the same time every evening. That makes a big difference, especially in rooms that face the street.
- Security: Before you leave for vacay, program the shades to open and close at different times to make it look like someone’s there.
- Safety: The Consumer Product Safety Commission has flagged corded window coverings as a strangulation hazard for young children. Automatic shades are a safer choice for homes with young children and pets.
Hunter Douglas Automatic Window Shades and Blinds
Hunter Douglas offers many motorized window treatment styles worth considering.
Silhouette® Sheer Shades
Soft fabric vanes suspended between two sheer panels give Silhouette® Sheer Shades their signature look, diffusing sunlight while preserving views of the outdoors. The vanes adjust to create a radiant glow or close for complete privacy; they’re a natural fit for family rooms and dining rooms.
EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds
Built to resist humidity and moisture, handsome EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds mimic the look of real wood without the risk of warping or fading. A wide range of stains and painted finishes makes them easy to match with existing trim and cabinetry; we recommend this style for kitchens and bathrooms.
Sonnette® Roller Shades
Unlike flat roller shades, the curved fabric cells of Sonnette® Roller Shades add a sculptural quality to windows and provide homeowners with light filtering and insulation in a single treatment. These automatic shades suit almost every room in a home.
Upgrade Your Windows with Motorized Window Treatments Near Flower Mound
Blind Ambition Companies helps homeowners select and install motorized window treatments that fit their style, budget, and lifestyle. Visit our showroom or contact us for a consultation in Flower Mound. As a Centurion Plus Dealer, we proudly offer Hunter Douglas window treatments to Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Lewisville, Denton, Plano, Dallas, North Dallas, Park Cities, and Preston Hollow, TX.