The Top Benefits of Motorized Shades
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Many homeowners already know that window treatments are necessary for privacy and aesthetics. Recently more and more families are switching to motorized shades in their homes. An electric window treatment, also known as a motorized window treatment, is a blind or shade that is operated with an electric motor and controlled with a remote. They make significant investments in their home and its interior, and motorized shades allow them to protect those items and complete their design look. But there are many more benefits to motorized shades than just sun protection. Let’s take a look at some more advantages of installing motorized shades in your home.
The Look
With motorized shades, there are no unsightly cords. You can line up the shades perfectly over your windows and time it just right to optimize the sun. Additionally, motorized shades come with a large variety of fabric types and colors to choose from. The flexibility in options allows you to pick the ideal design to match your home.
Energy Savings
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heat loss and heat gain through windows are responsible for 20-35% of residential energy use. To prevent energy loss, lower shades in the summer block the sun from overheating a room. In the winter, raising the shades captures natural solar heat. Motorized shades make this process much easier because you can raise and lower the shades with the simple press of a button. No more trying to remember to do it during busy days.
Convenience
Like mentioned above, motorized shades and their technology make it very simple to control the shades to your liking. Motorized shades are especially worth it for tall windows, windows that are high up or otherwise difficult to reach. It makes the process of opening and closing your shades completely stress-free.
Motorized blinds are a great way to add extra functionality and energy savings to your home while maintaining its beautiful interior. Motorized shades are worth the investment, especially for homes with plenty of windows. For more information on our motorized shade offerings, give us a call today!