Motorized Window Coverings: 5 Futuristic Benefits for Arizona Homes
Window coverings are common, but in Arizona they are downright necessary. We need them to block all that light, in addition to adding security and protecting privacy. But what if they enhanced them? This time on the Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills blog, we are diving into motorized window coverings and five clear, futuristic benefits they deliver to our community.
5 Benefits of Motorized Window Coverings
Boosts Your Home's Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is huge in Arizona. With all the heat we have to endure in the summer, the costs in cooling our homes can often send heads spinning. Thankfully, motorized window blinds boost the energy efficiency of your home in two ways: insulation and light control.
All window coverings offer some insulation, as they act as a physical barrier between the window and the inside of the home, though not all are as equally effective. We recommend cellular shades as the most effective insulating window covering.
Motorized window shades offer incredible control over lighting within your home. Open them completely to let in as much natural light as possible, letting you turn off any lamps or other fixtures; Or, thanks to the help of motorization and automation, set your shades to open and close during specific times during the day to maximize lighting efficiency. That same power lets you keep your windows covered when the most light blasts through your windows and warms your house.
These factors work together to help you lower your monthly utility bills – your wallet will thank you.
Motorized Shades Protect Your Furniture and Decor from the Sun
Direct sun exposure can cause discoloration, fading, and irreversible damage to furniture in your home. The Arizona sun will do that about 5x as fast – ok that might not be a scientific number. That said, the right window treatment, like motorized shades, helps homeowners protect their valuables by allowing automated programming to control how much light enters the room and, most importantly, when and how long.
Setting your motorized window shades to a specific time allows you to protect your furniture during those hours when the sun is at its most potent while not having to remember to close the blinds yourself.
Add Security When You Are Away from Home
When you think of home security and window shades, you might assume they relate to closing them to prevent passersby from peering in. That’s one part of it, sure, but motorized window blinds offer a far more beneficial approach than just keeping your curtains closed.
Since automated window shades can operate automatically throughout the day, setting your coverings on a schedule will make it seem like someone is home, even if you are thousands of miles away. Automated window treatments are more of a deterrent to potential intruders than any other window covering, especially when coupled with a complementary, automated smart home lighting system.
Custom Automated Blinds Increase the Value of Your Home
Budget Blinds automated window blinds are custom-fit for your windows and professionally installed. The result is perfectly covered windows that add instant value to your home.
Potential buyers are canny, and they can easily tell the difference between professionally installed blinds and big box DIY window coverings. Secondly, smart home automation is becoming more popular, and automated shades are a growing trend. A home outfitted with automated window blinds is seen as a huge bonus by potential buyers who already have a smart home system or have plans to implement one. It’s future-proofing your home.
All that to say, Arizona real estate moves lightning fast, and anything that adds value to your home will help your property stand out!
Push Button Control Lets You Operate Blinds Without Touching Them
Alright, hear us out. This one might not be only for Arizona, but it needs to be mentioned. When you are on the couch watching a movie or reading a book, the last thing you want to do is get up to adjust your shades. Motorized window blinds can either be set to close during the timeframe when the sun causes glare on your TV or with the touch of a button from a remote or app on your phone! Never lose your comfy spot to the dog again!
Similarly, push-button controls also make it easy for parents to manage automated shades, even when they are busy with their kids or stuck on the couch with a sleeping infant on their chest. Parents will also appreciate how easy and safe it is for their older kids to open or close the shades without having to use any type of manual cord control.
Motorized blinds are ideal for placement on windows where direct access to them is awkward, such as behind a couch.
Varied Control Options
Speaking of control, motorized window shades can be operated in a number of ways. You can control your motorized window treatments with a wall-mounted wireless switch, a remote control, an app on your phone, or all the above!
If you prefer, you can integrate your motorized shades with other apps. Integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant also means you can simply use voice commands to control your motorized treatments.
The best motorized window shades combine beauty, safety, and functionality in one convenient package. Budget Blinds of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills simplifies the process of upgrading to motorized and automated shades by handling every step for you, including design, measurement, and installation.
Motorized window treatments combine style and functionality, enriching and elevating your home and lifestyle. Experience the perfect blend of elegance and technology with automated window treatments designed to add convenience and sophistication to your everyday living.