It’s motorized roller shades that have taken the design world by storm and have become everyone’s favorite. Currently, they are one of the most sought-after window coverings, adding effortless ease to the already-simple operation. From the contemporary design elements, to the low profile form, there’s something for everyone–and they can fit almost anywhere. At Window Fashions of Texas we offer a range of 7 types of roller shades from Hunter Douglas. Which collection fits you best?
Custom Control YOUR Way
There are many ways to control your motorized roller shades, blinds, shutters and drapes. Check out Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation where you use a sleek, stylish remote to adjust your shades in an instant. You can choose hand-held or surface mount. With this device, you can set favorite settings and control numerous windows.
Or, control with an app. Use your smart phone or device to open or close your treatments, here you can save settings and create schedules. The app allows you to enjoy the convenience of adjusting your window coverings from the comfort of home or when you’re away on vacation. Lastly, integrating your smart blinds with your current smart home system works, too. This permits voice commands and triggered adjustments based on other smart home control. It’s like magic.
Watch Motorized Roller Shades in Action
If you’ve ever watched the sunrise, you know the feeling. The sun rises so slowly and elegantly, changing the atmosphere in the most beautiful way. Motorized roller shades can create the same feeling inside your home. Allow the morning sun to gently fill the living room creating a warm, cozy space. In the afternoon, adjust the shades to block any harsh rays to protect your furnishings. At night, observe the shades as they glide down to secure your family’s privacy while you make way for your evening routine.
Because the sun interacts with every room differently, designer banded shades offer a variety of light control: Opened, closed, view-through and finally–up and out of the way. Come to our showroom and see which product will be best for your space.
Automated Rollers Benefit You
A valuable list of the benefits of motorized roller shades is found below.
Privacy & Security
Privacy is important when you’re at home, but maybe more so when you’re away. Along with privacy, automated control of your window coverings can add security, too. Set your motorized roller shades to continue to adjust while you are out of town. This makes your home look “lived in” while you’re not there.
Child Safety
It’s our mission to keep children and pets safe when it comes to window coverings. Messy, tangled blind cords are dangerous, but this is a preventable accident. Window Fashions of Texas urges everyone to be part of the solution and move toward cordless blinds. Motorized roller shades are just one of many products offered that can reduce the worry in your home by removing cords from the equation.
Energy Savings & Comfort
The key to energy savings and personal comfort comes down to controlling the light. We all know how damaging UV rays can be to your furnishings–and how quickly sunlight through a bare window can affect the temps inside. By controlling the light exposure, you can reduce your utility bills and protect your hardwoods, too. With YOU in control, you can schedule treatments to spring into action at the perfect time each day, effortlessly.
For the ultimate protection and insulation of your home, consider Hunter Douglas’ Sonnette Cellular Rollers, developed specifically to insulate your windows from the elements. These shades are a sleek, low profile version of the popular honeycomb shade you may be familiar with.
Pros & Cons: Motorized Shades
After years in the industry we understand your hesitation when it comes to motorized shades. You may not want to go through the trouble of installation, adding a power source, or–let’s be honest–the cost. We think knowledge is power, so let’s take a minute to consider this…
The Power Supply
When clients question the power source for smart shades, we know we are working with an informed consumer. We are happy to have this conversation, since we have multiple answers for you. There are a few ways Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, shutters and drapery can be powered up. What option works for you?
Hard-wired Power: If you are building a new home or beginning a remodel, hard-wiring a power source for shades may be a good idea. While the walls are exposed it’s a simple upgrade to put low-voltage electrical in place. That way, when you’re ready to choose window coverings, the sky’s the limit.
Disposable Batteries: Traditionally this is the most popular power source. AA batteries are used to power the shades. Depending upon how often they are adjusted, we recommend changing them out every 1-2 years. Keep in mind, when windows are out of reach this method can be challenging, and the cost of batteries for multiple windows may be of concern.
Rechargeable Battery Wands: Hunter Douglas offers a rechargeable battery wand that supplies power to remote control blinds. Many homeowners are choosing this option, and past clients are adding it to their existing shades, as the rechargeable battery option is capable of being retro-fit to clients motorized shades that have been previously purchased and installed.
Solar Power: We are excited to offer our newest innovation to supply power to motorized blinds. Solar power is the way of the future, and so many clients are excited to hear how this option is available to power their automated window coverings.
The Installation
There’s no doubt, window treatments are an investment in your home. Today’s innovations, upscale design elements and operating systems have increased prices across the entire industry. So the question remains…can you do it yourself? Sure, you CAN. Big box stores and the internet can supply similar products. But the real question is “Should you?” Our answer to this question is a resounding NO. If you want it done right, sit this one out. Think about it. Are your windows in hard-to-reach places? What if you damage the products, or install them incorrectly–and they never work exactly how they should. Our team is made up of professionally-trained installers who have done this many times before. They can have it set up and running on Day One for you to enjoy. Don’t make an expensive mistake.
The Cost
No matter who our client is, cost is always a consideration, and we like to be transparent. Your design consultant would be happy to show you shades with motorization added and shades without. Truth be told, many clients are pleased when they see that smart shades have gone down in price since the technology was introduced some years ago. Like all other technology, automation is becoming commonplace. The value motorized roller shades will bring to your home outweighs the additional cost, in our opinion. An investment like this will increase the value of your home and improve the quality of YOUR life now.
Let’s Do It.
Take the first step in creating your dream home by contacting us for a FREE in-home consult. Or, better yet, plan a visit to one of our showrooms to see and touch all the products we are so proud to offer. Our dedicated staff will help you with your project, big or small. We look forward to guiding you through the process and hope you trust us with your home. Contact us today.
