motorized window shade

Motorized shades and blinds can be part of a complete custom home automation system, or they can be added one room at a time, as your budget or needs require.

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One of the biggest challenges of adding technology to a home is finding and comparing the many options available. You can scour the Internet for hours and still leave scratching your head. While the selection of home automation systems may not be as immense as stereo speakers or smart TVs, it’s still impressive … and […]

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Originally a school auditorium, this beautiful 4,644-square-foot space is now home to a family of four and is equipped with smart home technology and media systems that are so intuitive to use, virtually no schooling is needed. This cavernous structure was transformed into livable areas with a little ingenuity on the parts of the builder […]

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During his nine-season stint as Extreme Home Makeover’s leading man, Ty Pennington has designed and constructed more than 230 homes throughout the country, each mindfully created with the unique needs and lifestyles of the future families who would occupy them. Pennington has earned a reputation as a skilled craftsman with a heart, who, with the […]

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Your house is already equipped with a few flat-panel TVs. Your home’s windows are already adorned with blinds, drapes, and shades. Your abode might even be accoutered with a multi-room music system (Sonos, anyone?). And, of course, no home would be complete without an ample assortment of lights. On the surface, your house is completely […]

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Lutron Serena The Serena family of products from Lutron is one of the most popular window shading solutions because it’s quiet, simple to install and use, and can be integrated with Lutron Caséta light dimmers, and Honeywell and Nest thermostats. (Requires the addition of Lutron’s Caséta Smart Bridge ($120) and Lutron mobile app.) For roller […]

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No matter how big or small, or the style or the application, there are a few key features that every type of motorized shade should possess. Here are the top nine: 1. Simple to Use The tech world is realizing that if you make something easier, people will use it. That’s what automation and motorized […]

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It’s a common thought among design and technology manufacturers that if something is easy to use, people will want it. That idea is what made iPhones, Keurig coffeemakers, and the Roomba so popular. The same goes for motorized window shades, and consequently, the most important consideration when shopping for one is usually how you control […]

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Window coverings are a major design consideration in every new home or remodeling project, just as much as furniture, flooring, and walls. With thousands of unique combinations of colors, textures, weaves, and types of shades, you’re probably going to spend a fair amount of time deciding what fits your home’s decor and style best. So […]

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Motorized blinds and drapes started out as luxuries available mostly to those living in mansions and penthouses, but, today, increased competition, new hardware, advanced technologies, and a variety of materials and price points have put this former extravagance within reach of virtually every homeowner. Whether you’re considering motorized shades or drapes because they are easier […]

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