Upgrade to Motorized Window Treatments

Pugerudes • September 21, 2020

Choosing the right materials, colors, and other design elements for your custom window treatments can dramatically transform the atmosphere of your home, but you can take things even further by adding motorized window treatments to your windows. While adding the right aesthetic will set the tone for each room, you can change how you live in your home by adding window treatments with PowerView® Automation.

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Motorized Drapery

 

It may seem like a bit of a contradiction to add a motorized operating system to such a traditional window treatment style, but you’ll find it to be a beautiful combination. And you can complete your ideal bedroom setting by installing motorized drapery.

 

The PowerView® Automation operating system is compatible with your phone or tablet using the PowerView® app. This also allows you to link your motorized window treatments to smart-home devices for easy voice-activation. Plus, you can go into the scheduling settings in the app and set your curtains to open when you want to wake up. This combination of convenience and traditional style will help you get the most out of your bedroom decor.

 

Motorized Shades

 

When you customize luxurious shades for your home windows, you can make each room feel more modern and exciting. Motorized shades are ideal for adding to your living room, where you can create a space that feels like a welcome escape and a great place to invite guests into.

 

When you explore the options for Designer Roller Shades, you’ll have tons of fun mixing and matching various fabrics, patterns, and colors to create a personalized shade. Your shades will look even more dramatic when you watch them electronically adjust while you relax in your home. Plus, motorized window treatments don’t need any cords since you can simple use your phone, a remote control, or your voice to adjust your shades. This means your left with less clutter and more of what you want to see.

 

Motorized Shutters

 

When you add window treatments to your kitchen or bathroom, you will want to think in terms of both style and practicality. These rooms can be prone to lots of humidity, which means you will need durable window treatments. Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters deliver world-class style with different white colors, a luxurious matte texture, and beautiful lines. The Polysatin™ material, which also gives these shutters their unique look, provides durability against sunshine and humidity.

 

You can also always get just the right level of shade and privacy when you choose PowerView® Automation for your custom shutters. And since these shutters work well for keeping UV rays at bay, it will be much easier to protect wood floors and furniture.

Benefits of Motorized Window Treatments

Beyond aesthetics and convenience, motorized window treatments offer a multitude of benefits for your home:

  • Energy Efficiency: Schedule your shades to automatically adjust throughout the day to maximize natural light and heat gain in winter, and minimize heat gain in summer. This can significantly reduce your energy bills.
  • Safety for Children and Pets: Eliminate dangling cords that pose a strangulation hazard to children and pets. Motorized treatments offer a safer alternative for homes with little ones.
  • Enhanced Security: Program your motorized treatments to open and close at specific times when you're away, creating the illusion of a constantly occupied home and deterring potential burglars.

Popular Styles of Motorized Window Treatments

Motorization can be seamlessly integrated with a variety of window treatment styles to suit your taste and design needs:

  • Roller Shades: A classic and versatile choice, motorized roller shades offer clean lines and come in various opacities to control light and privacy.
  • Cellular Shades: Also known as honeycomb shades, these provide excellent insulation and come in a variety of fabrics and textures, perfect for modern or traditional settings.
  • Roman Shades: Motorized Roman shades offer a luxurious and tailored look, adding a touch of elegance to any room.

Considering Motorized Window Treatments?

Here are some key factors to consider when deciding if motorized window treatments are right for you:

  • Budget: While offering unmatched convenience, motorized treatments typically cost more than manual options. Evaluate your budget and prioritize features to find the best fit for your needs.
  • Window Size and Accessibility: Motorization is especially beneficial for large or hard-to-reach windows, offering effortless light and privacy control.

Smart Home Integration: If you have a smart home system, consider motorized treatments that integrate seamlessly for voice-activated control and automated routines.

 

Here at Pugerudes, we are proud to offer a great selection of custom motorized window treatments from Hunter Douglas. We are located in Kent, WA and serve Auburn, Federal Way, Renton, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Newcastle, Burien, Enumclaw, Covington, and Des Moines. Visit our showroom to find the right custom motorized window treatments for your home!

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