TOP 10 REASONS TO MOTORIZE YOUR WINDOW TREATMENTS NOW

TOP 10 REASONS TO MOTORIZE YOUR WINDOW TREATMENTS NOW

IMPROVE YOUR HOME IN 2021 BY ADDING MOTORIZED SHADES: IT’S EASY!

10) NEW IMPROVEMENTS IN MOTOR AND SHADE TECHNOLOGY MAKE SYSTEMS MORE RELIABLE

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It’s been shown that motorized blinds are used up to 7 times more than traditional treatments. Additionally, motorized treatments last 50% longer! Automated window fashions are intended for attractiveness and convenience, while new motors are getting quieter than ever–with even better battery endurance. You can rest easy, and quietly, knowing that they will not disturb your day. No more cranks or pull chains, today’s quieter motors move your blinds or shades without the hassle. In fact, your motor will be out of sight, so it won’t be heard or seen.

IMAGINE A WAKE-UP CALL LIKE NO OTHER

You are greeted each day to the rising sun by setting your bedroom shades with intuitive home automation applications for your phone or tablet. Many of the new motors are warrantied for 5 years and built with a 10+ year lifespan, while the battery lifespan has increased to 12 months or more in many applications. Today, we can even add motorized tilt to our most popular 2″ wood blinds, so your blinds will tilt open whenever your alarm goes off in the morning–amazing.

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9) CHILD SAFETY IMPROVED WITH CORDLESS HOME

Without cords, these window treatments are beautiful and safe. You won’t have to worry about children or pets getting tangled strings, and your decor won’t be disrupted by dangling cords.

MANY OF OUR MANUFACTURERS, LIKE SUNfree, HAVE TAKEN SIGNIFICANT STEPS TO IMPROVE CHILD SAFETY WITH THESE FEATURES:

  1. Tension pulleys and tie-down devices to keep continuous-loop pull cords taut
  2. Tassel ends on lift cords that reduce any risk of entanglement
  3. Cord stops on horizontal blinds that prevent internal cords from slipping through the louvers
  4. Cordless lift and motorized lift options that offer ultimate safety‒eliminating the standard cord

8) INCREASED PRIVACY WHEN AND WHERE YOU WANT IT

You love your vaulted ceilings, but perhaps that skylight could use a little sprucing up. A motorized operating system with a custom “pleated blinds” is a simple solution for skylights, tall windows, and other hard to reach treatments!

Pleated Shades have Amazing Designer Colors and are Easily Motorized

Imagine you are sitting on your couch watching soap opera and just when things start to get emotional, you see your neighbor peeking through your window. Don’t you wish you can just press a button and close your window blinds to shut that nosy fellow out? Well, with motorized blinds, you can certainly do that.

7) ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITH WI-FI THERMOSTATS & “ALEXA” INTEGRATED SHADES

Alexa Integrates Easily with Window Coverings

Automatically closing your shades when it’s hot in the Summer and opening them when it’s sunny in the Winter will improve your home’s temperature.

6) PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE FROM HARMFUL UV RAYS & PROTECT YOUR WINDOW TREATMENTS

Motorized window systems for your blinds and shades will extend the life of your window treatments. The gentle operation of the motor versus pulling/tugging on them every day and night reduces wear and tear.  Erratic tugging on the fabric will damage your window treatments and eventually even loosen their hardware, but SUNfree motorised blinds move up and down effortlessly. Studies show that motorized window treatments will last longer than traditional shades, so protect your investment with motorized solar shades upgrades. 

5) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VERSATILITY WITH HOME AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH A MULTITUDE OF OPTIONS

Today’s motorized window treatments are available in stylish roller shades, solar shades, transition shades, cellular shades (also known as honeycomb), wood and faux-wood blinds (tilt function) and even draperies. The motors can also be outfitted with SUNfree blinds that can regulate home much sun shines into your rooms.  Systems like the SUNfree motor can close the coverings when the sunlight reaches a specified level in your home, thereby blocking out the heat for a more energy-efficient home. 

4) ADD STYLE TO YOUR HOME WITH AUTOMATED HONEYCOMB CELL SHADES IN HUNDREDS OF NEW COLORS

Motorized window treatments today come in many elegant designs that can fit the interior design of your home effortlessly, like the newest energy efficient SUNfree honeycomb blinds. One of our most popular shades is from NORMAN, since they have over 300 color options and 4 levels of light control. The options range from sheer (virtually clear view) to room darkening (most of the light is blocked). In between these two extremes, they offer light filtering and semi-opaque which you must see to appreciate.

Honeycomb Shade Featuring Top-Down-Bottom-Up for View & Privacy in ONE

When you hold these options up to the windows in your home, you see the effect on the room. The light filtering option creates a glow that makes the room colors stand out and improves the appearance throughout the house. It is stunning and the reason why so many window coverings are still sold in the home versus in the big box stores.

3) IMPROVE HOME SECURITY WHILE YOU ARE AWAY BY LOWERING THE BLINDS

Motorized window treatment systems, with presets, are excellent security features. When you are away from home your system can close the window treatments by evening for added security. Additionally, they can open them during the day, so the home appears occupied. Home security experts know that an open view is one of the most common ways that thieves “scope” as home before a robbery.

With motorized window treatments, you can also program your motorized shades to move up and down throughout the day. They can open at timely intervals and create the impression that your home is always occupied, even if you are a thousand miles away.

2) “ALEXA, LOWER MY BLINDS” IS A REALITY WITH TODAY’S NEW “Z-WAVE” TECHNOLOGY

It can be difficult to manually adjust window treatments for windows that are out of reach in awkward areas of your home. Motorized window treatments make opening and closing the blinds or shades as simple as pressing a button. Skylight windows are a wonderful place to utilize motorized shades. Manufacturers have some excellent new motors on the market, like the SUNfree motor from SUNfree in their partnership with Tuya motors. These motors are “Z-Wave” compatible, so integration within home automation systems is easier than ever before. They transform window treatments from home improvement to true indulgence. Whether it’s for one window, one room of windows, or your entire home. 

1) THE COST OF HOME AUTOMATION & MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS IS DROPPING

Keep your eyes out for dealer rebates on home automation and window coverings in 2021. Just like last year, we expect the major window coverings manufacturers to offer discounts on motorized upgrades. Motorized window treatments are one of the biggest trends in window coverings, along with future “All-cordless” moves across the industry. In less than a year, every window covering is expected to be cordless. Additionally, advances in blind and shade technology will translate into better prices for consumers. There are several websites to keep apprised of the latest in motorized advancements like the “SUNfree” link below.

SUMMARY OF MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS

The automation of shades, blinds, and curtains improves ease of use and convenience to the everyday experience of opening and closing your window coverings. Motorized is a fabulous option if shades are especially large and heavy or in a hard to reach area, allowing the treatment to be operated from almost anywhere at the touch of a button. Motorized window treatments require power, either hard-wired or via battery, to operate, identifying which option is best is something a right choice is trained to help with.

YOU CAN HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT WITH NEW MOTORIZED BLINDS & SHADES

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With today’s available options and price points, you can have privacy, control of the light in your home, improvements to your entire lifestyle—all with the click of a button, a swipe of your phone, or just say " Alexa, lower my blinds upstairs" and she will respond.

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