The Hidden Benefits of Motorized Shades
Discover How Lutron Shades Balance Style and Function
Many people are familiar with how motorized shades work. Instead of using a cord or rod to open and close your shades, you can use a button on the wall, an app on your phone, a remote, or a home automation system. It makes it more convenient to open and close your shades to control the natural light in your home.
But Lutron motorized window treatments can benefit you and your Palm Beach, FL, home in various ways. For example, they aid with security, cutting down energy usage, and can even help you sleep better. Keep reading to see these additional benefits of having motorized blinds in your home.
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1. Security
It can be nerve-wracking to leave your home for a few days when you go on vacation or to visit family. Luckily, motorized shades can help secure your home! Your shades can be set on a timer to open and close throughout the day while you’re gone to make it seem like someone is home. And if you have a Control4 smart home, your Lutron shades can integrate into Control4’s “Mockupancy,” which uses your home automation to make the home appear occupied. If a home looks like someone is there, trespassers are more likely to skip over your house.
2. Energy Savings
Your windows are the least insulated part of your home, letting the outside temperature seep into your home. By leaving your shades open, your heating or cooling system may have to stay on longer to maintain your home’s temperature. Lutron motorized shades can close if they sense they’ve been open too long to regulate temperature. They also provide a layer of insulation to keep the outside heat or cold out of your home.
3. Protect Artwork and Furniture
Harmful UV rays can cause the vivid colors of your furniture and artwork to fade. Having your motorized blinds on a timer or schedule will limit the amount of exposure they get, protecting your home’s furnishings. Plus, Lutron shades filter out UV rays to protect your interiors while the shades are closed.
4. Improved Sleep Cycle
A good night’s rest sets you up for success in the day. By installing Lutron blackout curtains in your bedroom, you can get deeper rest without the distraction of light. Then, when it’s time to wake up, your shades can slowly rise to let in the light. It’ll naturally wake you up from your sleep instead of jarring you awake like an alarm clock.
5. No Cords for Increased Safety
If you have young children, you know how they like to get into everything. The cords from traditional shades can easily become a hazard. Motorized shades don’t have any exposed wires or cords, meaning they are safer for young children.
Motorized shades do more than give you convenient control over the window treatments in your Palm Beach, FL, home. They elevate your lifestyle, provide more security, and protect your belongings and family members. If you want to learn more about Lutron motorized shades or want to get started on your shading project, contact ForceAV. We are a proud Lutron dealer and can find shades perfect for every room in your home.
