Motorized Window Shades - Technological Convenience in Window Coverings4485860

Harnessing technology to new uses is always an intriguing process, whether those uses are as dramatic and earthshaking as massive engineering projects or space exploration, or as everyday as a garage door opener. Motorized window shades have existed for years in one form or another, but with the onrush of technological progress, they have become more sophisticated, more affordable, and more useful in the average home. Here is some information on the latest developments. motorized blinds As part of a custom window treatment that makes your window coverings and decorations completely unique to you and your home, these devices can be the finishing touch that unifies the whole and makes it truly convenient for you. If you have ever struggled with opening and closing fancy curtains or blinds - and the combination of fasteners attaching them to their curtain rods, and the angles you need to pull them at, can result in tangling or even unseating of the curtains if you are in a hurry - then smooth, automated push-button opening and closing offers a good deal of convenience to you.

There are several different options you can choose from in how to set up the controls. One of the most direct methods is to have a wall switch mounted beside the window, with the motor controlled entirely from there. For a more luxurious option, and one that is guaranteed to impress guests, you can also have a remote controlled system installed. This system will open and close the motorized window shades at the push of a button on a portable remote controller, allowing you to shut the blinds from your armchair without interrupting your movie viewing, or open the curtains in the kitchen while you are dusting in the bedroom.

Additional features that you may want to look for in a set of motorized curtains and shades include both convenience-oriented and safety-centered types. Many of the better systems will include settings that allow you to partially open or close the shades, either at the halfway mark or at one-third and two-third positions, for instance. Cordless systems are available which eliminate the risk of children or animals becoming tangled in the mechanism's workings. motorized blinds Of course, you will need to ask yourself if the convenience of this type of remote controlled shade is worth the price you will need to pay for the device. Professional installation is usually a prudent choice, since the mechanisms need to be precisely balanced in order to work properly for many years, but you can attempt installation yourself as a thrifty alternative. The motorized window shades themselves will cost around $300 to $400 at current prices, but with the installation fees, this will likely rise to $2,000 more.

These automated window shades are well worth the amount spent on them, however, for their convenience, easy care, and the sheer wonder of the technological achievement they represent. The futuristic, automated house often shown in popular scientific magazines is brought a step closer by these devices, which will make your house more pleasant for you and be a major selling point if you decide to put your home on the market in the future.