3 Reasons Why You Need Automated Shades

If you have never heard of or experienced the magic of motorized window treatments, then you are in for a treat. There is a saying that you don’t know what you don’t know and that is exactly the case when it comes to motorized shades. If you haven’t had the opportunity to take advantage of motorization, then you don’t know what you are missing. Once you learn more about them, you are probably highly interested and intrigued by the idea. Finally, once you experience how useful they are, you will never want to go back to regular window treatments. Hill Country Blinds carries the best in motorized shades and window treatments, and we have seen the three top things that make them perfect for any home.

1. Save Time with Convenience

So many of us are always on the lookout for saving time because every minute that we save on work or household chores gives us more time for fulfilling and fun activities. Sometimes it can be difficult to eliminate time-consuming projects, so it is easier to take advantage of multiple modern conveniences. While each one may only shave seconds off of the original task, each instance adds up. Motorized shades offer convenience in that you can control your window treatments with the touch of a button on a remote or your mobile device. You can also set aside time to schedule the movement of your window treatments and enjoy worry-free convenience without ever thinking about needing to adjust your shades.

2. Improving the Energy Efficiency of Your Home

While scheduling the movement of your window treatments is definitely convenient, it is also efficient. If you’ve addressed large issues with drafts and unsealed areas of your home and are looking to further improve your energy consumption, you start to look to the little things. You might make sure you unplug appliances and chargers when they aren’t in use or turn off lights when you don’t really need them. If you’ve already installed honeycomb shades, which have cells or pockets that help trap air and add insulation, motorization is the next step. When it is hot outside, having the sun shining into your home makes it even harder for your air conditioning to keep up. By scheduling your shades to stay closed during times that the sun is directly streaming into your home, you can help block out that added heat.

3. Increase Safety

If you have pets or children, you’ve probably taken certain steps to make your home safer for them. You keep dangerous items out of reach, block access to certain rooms, and use baby-proofing on cabinetry and sharp corners. But if you have traditional corded window treatments, those can be a risk to your small children or pets. With motorized shades, you can control them wirelessly, eliminating the need for those hazardous cables and wands. Plus, your home can be safer for you too if you have windows and shades in hard to reach areas.

As you know, there are many benefits to installing shades and taking advantage of motorization, but saving time with convenience, improving energy efficiency, and increased safety are definitely at the top of the list of benefits. With window treatments from Hill Country Blinds, you can take advantage of motorization while enjoying a timeless design that looks great in your home. Located in Lakewood, Texas, we serve Round Rock, Austin, Bee Cave, Georgetown, and Spicewood. Contact us today to schedule a free in-home consultation!

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