Automatic shades also know as Motorized shades or motorized blinds are a delight to everyone who sees them operating.  In addition to being a wonderful conversation piece automatic shades offer many practical benefits. The use of automatic shades can solve lighting challenges and provide window treatments where no other solution will work. There are times when the only practical way to control light and heat in a room is with motorized shades.  When windows are too high to be reached automatic shades are the perfect answer.  Skylights are usually not accessible, but he use of motorized blinds can stop the transmission of heat through skylights.  During winter months motorized blinds can be opened in such a way that the passive solar energy is brought into the interior when it is most needed thus lowering utility cost.

Energy savings can also be realized by programming your motorized shades to automatically lower when the sun moves to enter a room when you are not home. This energy savings and energy recovery alone may fully pay for your motorized shades.  In a commercial building the use of this automated programming of shades and blinds can add more savings by eliminating the labor required for opening and closing your window treatments manually.  For Florida property owners in Tampa, Clearwater, St Pete, Sarasota and throughout most of the State of Florida energy saving has become very important as utility costs rise, and as people become more environmentally aware.

The convenience associated with automatic shades and motorized blinds will make your beautiful home an even more enjoyable place.  Every home looks best in a certain light , yet the interiors of homes need to be protected from UV damage caused by the Florida sun. Most people have a specific preference as to how they like the ambient light in a room.  Your motorized shades will adjust your window treatments automatically to your desired preference.  Motorized blinds will automatically adjust to the exact preset angle you want at any specific time of day. If you have a home theatre the use of motorized shades is not only a dramatic way to start the show, but the correct choice shades and blinds will black out the outside light giving a true theatre experience.  You may want your bedroom to have beautiful window treatments which allow it to be bathed with light during the day and provide adequate privacy at night. Automatic shades can be preset to close at night and keep morning light from waking you or you can preset motorized shades to rise at a preset time allowing just the right amount of light to gently start your day.

At Blinds by Design we provide motorized shades and motorized blinds for both residential and commercial applications.  We always take the time to review and understand your needs and design the right solution for your home or business.  When installing motorized window treatments in an existing home or business batteries are often used to power automated shades.  Today’s batteries and modern motorized blinds and shades allow battery life to extend for years.  When desired and when appropriate automated shades can be hard wired eliminating the need for batteries.  Blinds by Design has extensive experience in commercial and high end residential installation.  We will help you find the best automated window treatments solution for your home or business.

If you would like more information on automatic shades and motorized blinds call us in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St Pete or Sarasota at 727-623-4587.  For other cities in Florida and throughout the United States call 888-708-3610