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4 Clever Ways to Use Motorized Window Shades

10 November 2023

Make the Most of Motorized Shades Beyond Morning & Night 

Tugging on blinds and adjusting drapes is an activity we all do at least twice a day. And if you live in a large house with many windows, that can get quite tedious. You might not feel like opening the shades at all—or might keep them open all day. 

But there’s an easier way to enjoy privacy and sunlight exactly when you want it—motorized window shades. Of course, people use motorized shades to brighten rooms, but here are four other ways to use them in your Malvern, PA, home! 

SEE ALSO: How Can Lutron Motorized Shades Enhance Your Everyday Living?

1. Protect Your Artwork & Furnishing from Fading 

Have you ever noticed photographs, books, and fabrics that sit in direct sunlight will fade over time? When you integrate sunlight sensors with your motorized window shades, they’ll automatically lower when the sun strikes certain windows. This way, you’ll preserve the vibrant colors on your belongings for years to come. 

2. Make Sure Plants Get Enough Sunlight 

Some plants need lots of sunlight, while others require very little. If you have plants in the window—or maybe you have a greenhouse room—shades can be automated to rise and lower at ideal times for your plants. 

3. Create a Home Theater Experience 

Automate blackout shades to lower when you start a movie, effectively blocking out external light and creating an immersive home theater viewing environment. 

4. Provide Outdoor Privacy

By installing exterior motorized shades on a patio or balcony, you can enjoy privacy from neighbors or create a sheltered outdoor living space that can be easily adjusted based on the weather and time of day.

Ready for Whole-Home Motorized Shading? 

Hi Solutions programs and installs sophisticated lighting control systems that sync to shades and lights across your entire home. Contact our Pennsylvania team here to get started today!