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Motorized Shades for Tall WIndows

Tall windows create a unified area for the eye in every room, but can make it hard for people to raise and lower traditional shades. Motorized shades offer a solution to this, and can be easily controlled with a remote control or even a smartphone when integrated with smart home systems. Motorized shades provide exact control over privacy and light control, allowing you to easily adjust shades to any position from any location. Motorized shades are an ideal choice for tall windows, and provide both functional benefits as well as stylistic ones.

Motorized Shades for Sizable Doors

Large types of doors like french doors or sliding doors are popular with homeowners who want to create transit points between the indoors and outdoors however, it can be difficult to operate window treatments on these top of doors. Motorized shades are an ideal choice for large doors, and allow for the easy opening and closing of shades – and full customization of light control and privacy. Motorized shades additionally enhance security by allowing you to easily close shade when away from home, providing the appearance that somebody is in the house and deterring any potential burglars.

What should I consider regarding motorized shade installation?

  1. Consider the cost of motorized shades.motorized shades, due to their technological benefits, are usually more expensive than traditional shades. Motorized shade warranties are also more expensive, which results in a higher price tag. However, this price tag is wholly justified based on the wide range of benefits afforded by the presence of motorized shades in your home. We recommend asking your professional Los Angeles window treatment expert for assistance in determining which variety of motorized shade best fits your unique needs and budgetary requirements.
  2. Consider the layout of your home internet network / smart home technology. It can be complicated to integrate all your devices into your smart home, so we recommend considering this before determining what motorized shade to get, and how to set iit up with your smart home system. Consider the range of potential issues including programming problems, remote syncing issues, and battery depletion.
  3. As just mentioned above, power will be an important consideration regarding motorized shades. Motorized shades are usually powered with AA batteries, but some others have a power pack that connects to an electrical outlet – which can pose an issue if you don’t have a nearby outlet.
  4. Consider sizing. All windows have different depth and surface mounting protocols based on what window treatment is being installed and where it is being installed. Make sure to be very specific in your knowledge of exactly where you will want your new motorized blind system installed.