What’s the Invisible Smart Home Luxury Hiding in Plain Sight?

Most homeowners put real thought into the furniture and art in their living areas. If they’re big on entertainment, then they’ve likely addressed their home theater and sound system. Still, the window treatments in these spaces are usually an afterthought, added in a hurry once everything else is installed and finished. 

That's backward, because automated shades protect everything you just spent months carefully curating in your interior design, plus add convenience and style to everyday moments. Learn more about smart-controlled window treatments below.

SEE ALSO: How Hunter Douglas Has Revolutionized Motorized Shades

What's at Risk Without Automated Shades?

UV exposure can fade hardwood floors, bleach upholstery, and take the depth out of a nice piece of art faster than most people expect. A room that gets strong afternoon sun can show fading within a year or two. Hunter Douglas shading comes in a variety of customizable fabrics that filter out UV rays without completely blacking out the room. You can keep your view, but ditch the damage. 

Can You Still Keep the View?

Yes, and that's the part people are usually surprised by. A sheer or solar shade cuts glare and heat while keeping the outside visible, so you're not choosing between comfort and the reason you bought your house. 

The shading specialists at Encore Audio Video spend time with clients not only to specify where to place window coverings, but also to match fabric opacity to how each room is utilized, rather than picking one shade style and fabric for the entire house.

Add Privacy Without a Second Thought

Set shades to lower automatically at dusk in bedrooms and bathrooms, and privacy stops being something anyone has to remember. Pair automatic shades with a preset lighting setting, and a simple tap on a Movie Night or Good Morning keypad button through your Control4 system will synchronize the operation of both. Shades lower, lights dim, and the mood is set with one tap instead of three separate errands around the house.

Smart Shades Add Safety & Style

Motorized shades also remove the dangling cords that present a safety hazard for kids and pets to get tangled in. Every shade in the home runs off the same system, controlled from a wall keypad, an app, or a voice command, with nothing hanging off the window to detract from the look of the room or the safety of your loved ones.

Request Your Shading Consultation Now

We'd love to talk through what a Hunter Douglas motorized shading system could look like in your Portland-area property. Reach out to our team to request a shading quote, or send us a message through live chat below.