Improving Your Interior Design Project With Remote Control Shades

Remote control shades are growing in popularity and demand in New York, NY homes. Their ease of use, energy savings, and ability to program based on the sun’s rays or time of day make smart blinds a secure investment and a growing necessity in today’s competitive market. 

By combining the technical acumen and design prowess of smart home integrators, designers, and architects, homeowners and potential buyers gain best-in-class solutions that redefine the homes of today.

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Design Phase

By incorporating smart home automation in the preliminary design phase, we can discuss options with a client. Gaining an understanding of their daily schedules and regular activities, we can then determine what blinds and shades work best for their lifestyle and program them accordingly. 

Hardwiring can then be completed without removing drywall, reducing costs, and limiting retrofit additions. Window depth, trim sizes, and additional construction requirements can be discussed and figured into the installation. This early-stage planning and engineering results in greater reliability and functionality as well as aesthetics.

Energy Control

Precision-controlled window treatments will save energy and reduce the need for electric light while enhancing décor. Shades open in the winter, bringing in the warming sunlight through the southern facing windows. These same shades lower in the summer to block out the heat of the sun.

Throughout the day, the blinds automatically adjust to the sunlight, tilting to just the right angle to allow diffuse sunlight to filter through. As a result, the home feels awash in light while the furnishings and rugs are protected from the sun’s direct glare. 

This energy efficiency appeals to the growing number of homeowners wanting to reduce their carbon footprint. Many homeowners are also pleased to learn that Lutron, the leading lighting and shade control manufacturer, uses sustainable materials for their fabrics.

The Choice of Window Coverings and Fabric 

We'll consider style and function when determining what materials and type of window coverings best suit a family's needs. For example, we can program roller shades with blackout fabrics to lower right before the movie starts in the media room. 

Installing sheer blinds or open weave roller fabric in rooms with a view allows the outdoor beauty to remain visible while minimizing the UV rays of the sun that damage fine art. Cable-guided shades are best suited for angled applications, while tensioned shades produce the best solution for skylights. 

After Installation

Our certified technicians will analyze the installed window coverings during different times of the day. Then, we work with the designers, ensuring the light and shadows define a space as blinds automatically adjust throughout the day.

We’ll optimize programming with pre-set scenes and demonstrate to homeowners how to control their elegant and stylish window coverings with just one touch of a button using keypads, remote controls, or through the use of voice control or automatic programming. 

The ‘Away” scene may close all blinds to limit the view inside the home. For extended time away, the “Vacation” scene can open blinds at random intervals while turning lights on and off, making it appear as if someone is home. 

 

At Cravtsman, we work with interior designers and architects to elevate interior design and ensure we exceed your client’s expectations. We’re committed to timely communications during every phase of the design and implementation. To learn more about our services or for a no-obligation consultation, call Cravtsman today.