It has been a common notion for some time now that motorized window treatments are a luxury that only the wealthy can afford. Many people dismiss the thought of ever being able to have the convenience of raising and lowering their shades at the push of a button. That may have been true several years ago but times have changed! Like a lot of things, the advancements in technology have driven down the cost of adding motorization and improved the experience by leaps and bounds. Now you can motorize pretty much any type of window covering you desire. The operation even goes beyond your remote control. Most systems allow you to control your shades and blinds via your phone or tablet. You can even check the status from out of town!
Roller shades, honeycomb (cellular) shades, Roman shades, woven wood shades and pretty much any shade that goes up and down can be operated remotely and even programmed to stop at any level in between at various times of day.
Shade/blind combos like the Hunter Douglas Silhouette, Nantucket, and Pirouette can raise and lower as well as control different levels of light with their fabric louvers. The same can be said of the Luminette which is a beautiful vertical drapery with louvers that control the privacy and sunlight at the touch of a button.
Wood and faux wood blinds can also be motorized to tilt the louvers without leaving your chair.
Even plantation shutters can be motorized to tilt the louvers which is something people are often surprised with when I mention it to them.
Of course, there are many installations that necessitate having your window treatments motorized. Situations like high foyer windows, windows that are tough to access due to furniture, and people with mobility issues that need an easier way to control their products.
There is certainly an extra cost involved to add motorization to your window treatments but it may surprise you at how affordable it is. You can control multiple windows with a single remote control. You also do not need multiple battery chargers as one can handle all of the blinds and shades that you have. If you have outlets nearby, we can also have the motors operate directly from your home electricity so no batteries are needed!
At Classic Blinds and Closets, we always give free consultations so we would be more than happy to price out your window treatments in as many configurations as you might want to consider. My guess is that you will be pleasantly surprised as to how affordable today’s motorized window treatments can be.
