Two of the three parts of this sentence may be true, and one is probably not: motorized shades are more expensive, and closing manual shades only takes a few seconds, which you will do yourself.

Did you get it right?

Yes, motorized shades are more expensive (they have motors), and it only takes a few seconds to open or close a manual shade. They were the true things. The untrue part is the 'you will do it yourself' bit. Of course, you intend to, and you may even plan to, but on a busy day, you go blind to those shades because manual shades are a pain to use and take too long to change. That is why it has been reported that 70% of the time, owners never change a manual shade. You bought this lovely home with a great view and you never get to see it.

Here are three reasons why you may want to take the plunge and spend the extra on automated shades.

Smart technology can give you a hands-off control to every shade or drapery in your home.  You can manage them from a remote, an app, or any smart device you’ve set up.  But there are so many more features to a smart shading system!  Motorized blinds and shades can anticipate every need that comes up in your Fort Worth, TX home.  Read on to learn how they can make your home life all the simpler without you ever having to lift a finger.

There are a lot of reasons to upgrade your Dallas home’s window treatments – better energy efficiency, more convenience, added beauty… but deciding to upgrade is just the first step! You probably have a lot of questions about the products and process, which is why we’ve put together this quick guide that answers the most common questions we hear during the process of designing and installing motorized blinds and shades.

Before taking the leap toward motorized shades, it’s common to do some research into the ways smart shades will improve on their manual version. First things first: you don’t need to justify adding motorized shades to your smart home automation system. Treat yourself! But if you want to make sure that upgrading to motorized blinds and shades is a good idea for your University Park or other Dallas area home, we’re here to set your mind at ease. Keep reading to learn how making your shades smarter can enhance your property and lifestyle.

Summertime can get pretty hot in Highland Park, Texas with degrees getting up into the high 90s. So how do you stay cool without leaving the air conditioning on all the time? The U.S. Department of Energy says that cooling and heating use almost half of the energy in a typical American household. But we are happy to tell you that there are ways to avoid hiking up your utility bills and using too much energy. Motorized blinds and shades together with lighting control will help you battle against a sweltering summer. Here are some ways that Lutron motorized shades and automated lighting can keep you comfortable this season and even save some money and energy in the process.