Why You Should Go Motorized
bwsit • August 16, 2017

So you have decided that shades are right for you, but you don’t know whether or not you want them motorized. Shades are a great window treatment that will look lovely with your home decor. They bring beauty to your home and accent your style with simple grace whether you get them motorized or not. So why should you motorize them? 

Difference in Controls

Standard shades that you open and close manually have delicate internal parts that allow them to open and close. These usually include cords or springs that work well for a long time, but these are the parts of your shades that break first. Every time you operate a window treatment manually, it places stress on the internal mechanisms. The more the shades are manually opened and closed, the faster they wear out. With the motorized mechanisms, the controlling parts are in the motor and are therefore external to the shade. There are no cords or springs. This is a more durable method of operating the control over your window coverings as well as a more gentle one.

Extends the Lifespan

During the lifespan of your window treatments, everyone in the family has a hand in opening and closing them. Not everyone in your family is as gentle as you are, and often times the shades get yanked on and rough treated. This is before we think about how much oil and dirt we accumulate on our hands and leave on everything we touch. Having your shades motorized extends not only their lifespan but also their beauty. While the initial cost of the motorization is more, the overall cost is worth it when you factor in how much longer they work well and look great.

Comfort and Convenience

Motorized shades are the best in comfort and convenience. With just a push of a button, your window treatments open or close for your maximum comfort, privacy needs, and view options. Motorized window coverings allow you to operate shades with a wall switch, a remote control, a timer, and even your smart phone or tablet. With a timer you can have the settings adjust based on the time of day. They can open in the morning for the sunshine and view, close when the full sunlight hits the windows, later they can re-open, and in the evening close for privacy.

Security

The more lived in your home looks, the safer it is. With motorized window shades, your home has an occupied look no matter where you are. You can have timers change the settings on your shades, or you can control your shades from your mobile device. Either option results in your home looking occupied even when you are out-of-town. This helps deter criminals from choosing your home.

Simply Wow

The shades are beautiful on their own, but the clean sharp look of motorized shades is beyond lovely. They will not only make your life easier and more comfortable, but they will bring a wow factor to your home. They are just cool, and there is something about having the best. If you want to make a lasting impression on your friends and guests, then motorized roller shades are for you!

At Just Blinds, we offer you the best in window treatment options and all the information you need to make the best decision on what you want for your home. We believe that motorized shades are well worth your consideration, because of their extended life and longer lasting beauty. We are ready to help you find the perfect window treatments for your home today.  Contact us   for more information.

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What Your Window Treatment Says About You: A Personality-Based Guide

April 23, 2025
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5 Unexpected Places Homeowners Are Installing Outdoor Shades

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We all know and understand the concept of installing outdoor shades on a patio. It is the classic way to create a cool and comfortable space for yourself and your friends to spend some quality time together outdoors. There is nothing wrong with that, but it is limiting to think that the patio is the only part of one's property where outdoor shades are appropriate. There are some surprising and unexpected places where homeowners have taken to installing outdoor shades recently. We want to take a look at some of these to provide you with ideas for your next home improvement project. 1) Balconies Some homes are built quite close together, and some homeowners naturally feel like they would like to do more to protect their privacy. Although their neighbors might not intentionally be looking through their balconies, it is easy for the human eye to drift. Thus, some city-dwelling homeowners have made the choice to install outdoor shades in this area. On top of keeping prying eyes off of your property, outdoor shades also block the sun rays from your balcony as well creating a more comfortable space to spend some time. 2) Outdoor Kitchens One of the most delightful social experiences that someone can have is to invite over a large group of friends for a meal cooked outside. It gives everyone the opportunity to share stories, laughes, and a bit of food all at the same time. Of course, this is best done in an outdoor kitchen. Your outdoor kitchen is a space where you should feel comfortable and have the ability to entertain a large group of people all at the same time. This means looking at installing outdoor shades to provide an extra layer of protection from the heat of the sun. Thus, this has become another area where homeowners are quickly installing outdoor shades. 3) Poolside Lounges Now we are really talking! Who doesn't love to kick back with their favorite cold beverage and spend some time relaxing next to the pool? That is what you can enjoy more completely when you set up a poolside lounge with outdoor shades. Poolside lounges are meant to be a place where you can spend several hours at a time. However, it can get pretty hot while doing so if you don't put some outdoor shades in place. Get those shades up so you can let all of your worries melt away as you take in the smell of pool water and sunscreen. 4) Garden Areas Do you enjoy a little gardening in your downtime? You might like it even more after setting up outdoor shades that protect you from the excessive heat of the sun. Gardening is labor-intensive work and can take several hours of diligent labor to do it properly. However, you don't want to overextend yourself and end up getting physically overworked. Keeping some of the sun away is an excellent way to ensure that you don't overdo it. Just make sure that you check up on the sunlight needs of the various plants that you intend to put into your garden before installing outdoor shades. 5) Exterior Windows Did you know that it is possible to reduce your energy bills by installing outdoor shades? It's true! If you place outdoor shades on the exterior windows of your home, you can reduce the strain placed on your air conditioning by naturally reducing the overall temperature within your living space. This means less money out of your pocket and more money for working on your next project.  There are many interesting places where homeowners are installing outdoor shades these days. For more creative ideas on what you can do with yours, reach out and contact us now.