When was the last time you thought, “ugh!” when you had to get up to close blinds to get a glare off your TV? Or when was the last time you woke up too early from the rising sun? It may be time for you to consider upgrading to PowerView® Automation motorized blinds from Hunter Douglas. Motorized blinds will increase your home’s value and energy-efficiency. This is how:
Increased Energy-Efficiency
Blinds, shades, and shutters provide a level of insulation by simply being in front of the window. You can increase your home’s energy-efficiency, and decrease your utility costs, by opening or closing your shades at midday. In warm weather, closing the shades at midday will keep in the cool air, and in cool weather, opening the blinds at midday will allow some warmth to come in.
Safety
Motorized blinds do away with cords, which makes your home a safer environment for young children and pets. You can be extra vigilant to keep kids and pets away from hanging cords, or you can get rid of the cords altogether. Which option sounds better?
Sleep Longer & Wake Naturally
A bonus of being able to open and close your window blinds from bed is that you can schedule them to open on their own. Science has shown that waking to natural light sets your brain for a more productive day. Schedule your shades to open automatically at sunrise, and always awake to the rising of the sun instead of an annoying alarm clock. On the other hand, if you work at night, then having the benefit of shutters that open at the press of a button means that they can be scheduled closed during peak sleep hours.
Added Security
Blinds not only protect your home’s interior from damaging UV rays but they can also protect your home itself. Criminals watch your patterns when planning to burglarize your home. If you leave home for a business trip or a vacation, you can still open and close your window coverings to make it appear as though someone is in your home.
Variety of Control Options
Your motorized blinds can be integrated with an existing smart-home system for increased ease of use. You can also choose between remotes, wireless and wall mounted switches, and apps to operate your motorized blinds system.
Added Home Value
While the dollar amount of your home may not increase greatly, if you choose to sell, potential buyers will be impressed with the looks of your windows. Professionally installed motorized blinds give a clean and polished look which potential buyers will appreciate. It is also the mark of a home that is well cared for. The convenience of the system will not be lost on them, either.
Get in Touch
Have you decided that PowerView Automation is right for your home? We would love to help you select the perfect window treatments and answer any questions you have. Potomac Paint & Design is a family owned and operated business, and we treat customers like part of our family. Contact us online or by phone at (703) 379-5800 for our location in Alexandria, VA, or (703) 534-4477 for our showroom in Arlington, VA. We would love to show you what we can do for you and your home. We proudly serve the areas of Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax, VA.
