Power to the People

It is amazing what technology has done to change our lives! Now, mentally I do not consider myself "old" (checking the calendar - the reality might be a "sort of"). But it wasn't so long ago that I did not have a phone with me whenever I left the house. Now, like most people, I feel naked if I am without that 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" lifeline. Why is that? We survived quite well for years without being constantly attached...

One of the incredible things these little technology wonders now have the capability of doing is to control our window treatments! Always the innovator, Hunter Douglas has designed an app can allow the homeowner the ability to manage their PowerView motorized window shades right from their smart phone or tablet. Providing you with energy savings, security and convenience whether you are at home - or not!

I've seen an uptick in the requests for motorization over the past few years. You can motorize just about any type of window treatment. Often, customers request motorizing to control window treatments that are difficult to reach...

The center drapery in this room is set up and far back, making it virtually impossible to open and close unless you climbed onto a ladder each time. While the homeowner was able to operate the very tall drapery flanking the center manually, they opted to motorize the center to control the light and privacy in their large family room.

 

This customer chose to motorize their two walls of Luminettes by Hunter Douglas in their living room. Not because it was difficult to reach, but strictly as a convenience. I have found not only the younger, tech savvy homeowner is opting to motorize their window treatments, but the older consumer as well. It makes their lives easier and eliminates the "heavy lifting" of treatments that may take some physical strength or flexibility to move. This was the case with one of my customers recently - an older couple needed to control the light in their great room, yet both were incapacitated and confined to large recliners during the day. Motorization gave them the flexibility to control the glare off the television and give them privacy when needed. 

 

Predicted to grow exponentially over the next several years, motorization is no longer just the big boy toy. With the emphasis on child and pet safety, motorization has become a very viable alternative. Like the price of big screen TV's, we have seen the cost of motorizing our window treatments drop from being an unattainable luxury to an option to be considered for any room in your home. The power is in your hands!