Are you thinking about replacing your home’s window shades or curtains with custom blinds? Outdated, department-store blinds make a house look tired and old-fashioned. In contrast, modern window treatments like Roman Shades, Honeycomb Shades, and Roller Shades make rooms look clean and bright. Fresh window treatments change the look and feel of a room.
When shopping for blinds, you want to select the style and function that fits your home and your lifestyle. You can read my styling tips at Custom Draperies: Window Coverings that Reflect Your Personality. As for functionality, many of my clients appreciate the ease of operating automated shades. They like the convenience of motorized controls and motorization commands that connect with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri. Unique Space by Lori can help you review cordless options for new or existing window treatments. Here are 10 questions to ask to determine if smart blinds are right for you.
Access to Window Treatments
1. Are your windows hard to reach or awkward to open or close? Automated shades make it easy to open and close tall window blinds or shades on windows located behind furniture. If you’re tired of reaching around or climbing on your furniture to open and close the shades, it’s time to invest in smart blinds.
Convenient Operation
2. Are curtains heavy and hard to open and close? Pulling the cords to adjust heavy curtains can take a lot of effort, whereas smart blinds open by a push of the button or voice command.
3. Do you want to simplify your life? Smart blinds are so convenient and easy to operate. Plus, they save time by eliminating the need to walk from room to room opening and closing shades.
4. Are you looking for ways to make home ownership easier so that you or a loved one can age in place? Motorized blinds offer push-button or voice-command operation. So, it’s easy for individuals with limited mobility to open and close shades and curtains.
5. Are you concerned about replacing batteries too often? Automated blinds can operate by rechargeable battery power or electricity (hardwired), whichever works best for you.
Safety for Families, Kids & Pets
6. Do you have your kids, grandkids or pets and worry about dangling cords? Pets and kids love to explore, and their curiosity sometimes gets them into trouble. Protect your youngsters and pets that might get tangled in dangling strings. Cordless shades are a safe alternative.
7. Do you vacation often or travel for work on a regular basis? Homeowners can program their automated shades to open and close at scheduled times to make it look as if someone is home. They can also control the blinds remotely from anywhere there’s an internet connection. Deter intruders with home that has a lived-in look.
Smart Home Capability
8. Are you a techie homeowner living in a smart home connected to your smartphone app? If you already incorporated smart technology into your home, smart blinds are another feature to automate. Even if you’re not interested in the latest tech gadgets and apps, motorized blinds offer the convenience you’ll love. Plus, they are easy to operate from your smart phone. We are happy to set up and demonstrate how the app works, ensuring that you’re comfortable with it.
Sun Damage Protection
9. Do you want to protect hardwood floors, rugs, and furniture? Sunshine can cause floors, rugs and furniture to fade. Programmable blinds lessen the amount of sun damage because they can be scheduled to close during the daytime hours to block out the sun.
Energy Efficiency
Is saving on utility bills a priority for you? Homeowners can program motorized blinds to close during the peak heat of the day to lower air conditioning bills. In the winter, homeowners can save on their heating bills by programming the blinds to open during the day to capture the sunshine.
Find Out If Motorized Blinds Are Right for Your Home
Whether you are building a new house, buying an existing home, remodeling, or just want to modernize your window treatments, Unique Spaces by Lori can help determine if smart blinds are right for you. You can add motorization to existing or new shades, blinds, curtains, and draperies. Contact Lori today for a complimentary consultation to discuss custom window treatment and smart blinds.