Power Up Your Life with Motorized Designer Roller Shades

Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades

If you are looking for affordable home improvement ideas, then installing roller shades for windows can be an ultimate option. In fact, roller shades can be the best way to complement window treatments. They enhance the interior design of a room and at the same time, increase energy efficiency and privacy. During harsh summer months, you can add extra shade by rolling down the window shades as per your requirements.

With roller shades, you can prevent the glares while watching television during the day time. Window shades are also useful for increasing the durability of furniture and other room accessories by preventing the harsh rays of the sun. This standard type of roller shades for windows are adjusted manually by using a spring system and a tug at the bottom. An exciting new option to the traditional variety is the motorized roller shades that are operated by using low voltage electricity or batteries.

Motorized roller shades can be opened or closed by pressing switches. This feature is beneficial for installation in hard to reach windows. They are also ideal for providing child safety. Based on the main purpose of installation, motorized roller shades can be categorized into different types namely solar type, decorative type and blackout roller shades (or light filtering). Solar roller shades give a cooling effect to the eyes while viewing outdoors, while a decorative shades complement the room decor. Blackout roller shades are installed to provide a complete blackout coverage.

Similar to the conventional types, motorized roller shades for windows are available in various materials such as fabric, vinyl and laminate type. They are practically applicable for all types of rooms. The thickness of the material also differs accordingly; for example privacy or decorative roller shades are thin, while those of insulating type have thicker material.

The versatility of motorized roller shades is awe-inspiring; you can select from a wide variety of color, design and pattern as per your choice. Motorized roller shades can be installed during the construction of a new home or retrofitted in the existing windows. If you are planning to retrofit motorized roller shades, measure and note down the correct dimension of the windows in which you want to install the shades.

While purchasing motorized roller shades for windows, always consider the width and drop length of the shades so that they fit accurately to your windows. Some of the additional features that you should check for while buying motorized roller shades are the voltage, operation mode (battery or electricity) and warranty period.  Many of the models of motorized roller shades come with wireless remotes for easy operation. You can program the shades individually or in groups with the help of the single remote.  Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades offer the best in today’s marketplace.

Eye on Design Drapery, Shutters and Blinds is offering a savings on all motorized window treatments this summer on Hunter Douglas shades.  Call us at 618-257-9750 to schedule a complimentary in home consultation and save $100 per window!