Motorized Shades
Motorized Shades make an excellent finishing touch to any natural lighting design and can easily integrate into a smart home system.
Designers have noticed an upswing in demand for motorized shades as 34% of projects include them. There may be several reasons for this surge.
Ease of Operation
Motorized Shades work like any other window treatment, with the added advantage of smart technology. You can control them via handheld remote.
Motorized shades offer homeowners convenience. Without cords or chains to worry about, raising or lowering the shades is easy from your chair – or program them automatically so they close during hotter parts of the day and open back up during cooler times – improving energy efficiency in your home.
Shade opacity can significantly impact how much light enters a space, whether or not your view remains unobstructed, or if darker options are used to block more of the sun’s rays and reduce glare and heat.
Metro Blinds and Shades can install a cleat system for high windows and vaulted ceilings to secure motorized shades without having to mount them onto walls or ceilings, as well as extend wiring for battery tubes to ensure they can be easily reached from convenient spots in your room.
Light Control
Motorized shades can add light control to your home by connecting with your smart home system and scheduling when they will open or close, as well as syncronising them with your thermostat to improve energy efficiency. Motorized shades will keep the sun from heating your space during summertime while protecting from heat loss during wintertime.
Enabling custom mood scenes and setting schedules gives you more control of your home lighting throughout the day. Adjusting shades using either iOS or Android mobile apps allows you to easily create the ideal ambiance, with fabric selections suitable for every time of day ranging from light filtering fabrics for natural sunlight soaking up to room darkening fabrics for evening ambiance.
By pairing motorized shades with smart light bulbs and switches, you can create an integrated solution for your home that makes automation simple. Your voice assistant can then automate everything for you – saving you from manually adjusting them while potentially decreasing injury risks for children or pets.
Privacy
Motorized blinds allow you to enjoy the outside view without compromising privacy. Simply set them to open or close at any scheduled time or upon push of a button – making this feature especially helpful in bedrooms and bathrooms where privacy may be an issue. Furthermore, these shades can even be programmed to close automatically in the afternoon, protecting fabrics from sun damage while providing privacy as you sleep!
Motorized blinds are also great solutions for windows with limited access, as their cordless system makes them one of the safest window treatments for children and pets alike. Cords pose a potential suffocation risk for young ones while motorized blinds come completely cord-free for an added layer of safety.
Norman Smart Motorization comes in both single and dual motor variations, enabling you to raise and lower your shades from either end. This option gives you the best of both worlds: natural light during the day can improve your mood while closing at night provides more privacy.
Smart window treatments can be integrated with other home systems seamlessly, making for increased efficiency throughout your house. By programming our shades to open or close in conjunction with lights, thermostat, etc., our team of experts can assist in choosing the most functional smart home integration options to make your new shades functional for everyday life. Reach out today and schedule your free in-home consultation; we proudly serve residents in Oklahoma City metro and beyond!
Energy Efficiency
Motorized shades not only add convenience, they help lower energy bills by keeping a room cooler during summer. Once the sun sets, shades automatically close to block out heat and light from outside; natural light comes through during the day while artificial lights illuminate your home at night – saving both heating and air conditioning costs simultaneously!
Automated shade manufacturers also allow homeowners to mix non-motorized blinds with motorized options for optimal flexibility and cost efficiency. This option is especially advantageous for homeowners that wish to take advantage of automation but cannot afford installing smart shades in every window; using matching fabric and hardware finishes, both types of shade can blend together seamlessly and look as though one was meant for each window.
Motorized shades equipped with programmable automation settings can be set to open and close at set times of the day, giving the illusion that someone is home and providing security to your home even while you are on vacation or working away. This may help deter unwanted visitors while giving it a feeling of stability.
There are various methods available to power motorized shades, with some requiring professional installation. Battery-operated motors may connect directly to an outlet while hardwired solutions are often more reliable as they eliminate visible cords running across windows and sills.
Style
Motorized window blinds add style and beauty to a home’s decor while adding value by increasing curb appeal and curb value. Motorized blinds also make selling your house easier in the future as prospective buyers see them as an extra feature.
Automated shades come in an assortment of colors, textures, fabrics and finishes to meet your aesthetic preferences. Many manufacturers also provide different opacity levels that protect your view or block out harsh sunlight glare and glare. Selecting the ideal fabric can completely change the atmosphere in any given room: select sheer shades for an airy, light-filled space or blackout blinds to block out sunlight altogether and create more intimate atmosphere.
Dependent upon the type of motorized shades you select, they can either be operated via handheld remote control or linked up with smart home systems to use voice command through Alexa or Google Assistant. They may also be hardwired into your power distribution system for central panel control – however this option requires both professional installers as well as licensed electricians for proper wiring.
Motorized shades are an excellent solution for windows that are difficult to reach, since they allow you to instantly change the ambience with just a push of a button. As they’re cord-free, motorized shades make an excellent addition for families with young children, while their reduced burglary risk makes them ideal for home security upgrades.