Motorized Retrofit Solutions
Style Meets Safety and Convenience
With universal accessibility, motorized retrofit blinds and shades are great options for homes with pets and those with limited mobility. At Budget Blinds, we have a wide selection of options to help transform any existing window covering into a stylish, functional, and safe window treatment.
Benefits of Motorized Retrofit Shades & Blinds
- Convenience – Perfect for hard-to-reach places, you can control your motorized retrofit blinds and shades via remote, smartphone apps, and voice commands.
- Better Light Control – Set your motorized retrofit shades and blinds to open and close automatically at specific times of day to manage your light consistently without the need for manual effort.
- Energy Efficiency – Save on heating and cooling expenses with motorized retrofit blinds and shades that adjust based on time of day or sunlight exposure.
- Improve Home Security –Create the illusion that your house is occupied, even when it’s not, with motorized retrofit blinds and shades that integrate with security systems.
- Child & Pet Friendly – Without the need for cords, motorized retrofit shades and blinds upgrade the safety and functionality of all your window coverings.
- Increased Property Value – As smart home technology becomes more popular, motorized retrofit blinds and shades can increase your property’s appeal to potential buyers, making it a worthwhile investment.
- Quiet Operation – With their unique design, the functionality of your motorized retrofit shades and blinds won’t ever disturb your peace.
- Modern Aesthetic Appeal – With their sleek design, your new motorized retrofit blinds and shades will enhance the clean, streamlined aesthetic of any room.
Customizations & Options
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Filtering Options
Choose from materials such as wood, faux wood, aluminum, vinyl, and fabric, all available in a variety of colors, textures, and finishes. Control the amount of natural light entering your rooms with motorized retrofit shades and fabrics including sheer, light filtering, or room darkening.
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Control Mechanisms
Update your window coverings with motorized retrofit shades and blinds that you can control directly via remote, smartphone apps, or voice commands with smart home integration. Or stay flexible with dual-operation features that allow for both manual and cordless lift control.
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Custom-Fit Sizing
Trust your motorized retrofit blinds and shades will look great no matter what, with our made-to-measure blinds. Perfect for specialty shapes and large windows, custom sizing means all windows can look great while being functional and safe.
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Decorative Enhancements
Add custom valances, cornices, or drapery side panels to your motorized retrofit blinds and shades for a more polished, layered look. Add personalization touches to your window treatments and match your style with added details like trim and accessories.
Replace Outdated Window Treatments With Motorized Retrofit Shades
From entanglement hazards to lack of modern safety features and an increased strangulation risk, traditional window covering options with exposed pull cords are among the most hazardous treatments you can have in your home.
Because cords often hang within reach of children and can form loops, these older styles of blinds tend to lack safety mechanisms like cord tensioners or breakaway devices that help reduce risk. What’s worse, the danger of corded blinds isn’t always apparent to parents and can lead to a false sense of security and inadequate safety precautions.
Motorized Retrofit Shades & Blinds Considerations & Alternatives
Ready to Upgrade Your Home for Safety & Convenience?
With universal accessibility, motorized retrofit blinds and shades are great options for homes with pets and those with limited mobility. Whether you're drawn to the timeless character of wood blinds, the light-filtering options of sheer or black-out shades, or the stylish durability of shutters, we have options that add safety and convenience to any home aesthetic. Browse our most popular categories of custom window treatments, including door and window blinds.
Want to Improve Energy Efficiency?
Motorized retrofit blinds and shades often provide additional insulation to your home so that you can keep heat out in the summer and retain warmth in the winter. For another insulating alternative, choose from a variety of designer-inspired shutter materials and finishes. In addition to their lasting beauty, shutters provide exceptional light adjustment with their movable louvers.
Upgrade Your Property’s Appeal
As smart home technology becomes more popular, motorized retrofit blinds and shades can increase your property’s appeal to potential buyers, making it a worthwhile investment for those considering resale in the future. Add security measures to your home with motorized window coverings that can be integrated with home security systems so they close during a security breach or at the touch of a button.
Protect Against UV Damage
Motorized retrofit blinds and shades are helpful in preventing UV damage, with options like solar-powered models and materials that reduce heat gain and protect against harmful UV rays. Improve the comfort of your indoor spaces while lowering your energy bills and protecting your furnishings from damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Motorized retrofit blinds and shades are window coverings that can be upgraded with a motorized system without replacing the entire window treatment. They are designed to fit over existing blinds or shades, allowing you to add motorization for remote control, smartphone operation, or voice commands.
Motorized retrofit systems work by adding a motor and control mechanism to your existing window coverings. The motor is typically attached to the existing blinds or shades, enabling automated adjustments. Controls can include a remote, smartphone app, or voice commands when integrated with smart home systems.
Many motorized retrofit systems are designed to work with a variety of window coverings, including blinds, shades, and even draperies. Schedule a free in-home consultation with one of our design experts to understand your specific design and installation requirements.
Benefits include increased convenience with remote and automated control, enhanced energy efficiency by optimizing light and heat control, improved safety with cordless designs, and increased home security through automated scheduling. Additionally, they can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home.
Motorized retrofit blinds and shades can be powered by either batteries or hardwired to your home’s electrical system. Battery-powered options are easier to install but require periodic battery replacements, while hardwired systems offer a more permanent solution without the need for battery changes.
Installation difficulty can vary based on the complexity of the motorized system and the type of window covering. Schedule a free in-home consultation with one of our design experts to understand your specific installation requirements.
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