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In the discerning realm of real estate, smart shades are emerging as a sought-after amenity. They offer several advantages over traditional shades, including convenience and style. Below, we’ll explore the benefits of this innovative shading option and provide specific examples of how they can be incorporated into your Western Springs, IL, home. Keep reading!
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Can’t Miss Benefits of Smart Shades
Convenience: Automated shades and blinds are controllable remotely using a smartphone, tablet, or voice command. This means you can adjust them from anywhere in your home, and there’s no need to get up from your seat. Opening and closing shades is a breeze for hard-to-reach places, such as high windows or skylights.
Energy efficiency: Automatically adjust shades based on the time of day, the weather, and the sun's position. Save energy by preventing heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter. For example, program window treatments to close during the hottest part of the day to keep your home cool. Or, program them to open in the morning for natural light and warmth.
Security: An integral component of home security systems, motorized shades are programmable, so they can automatically close when the alarm is armed or open and close at random times to create the illusion that someone is home.
Comfort: Block out sunlight in the bedroom to create a darker sleeping area or filter sunlight in the living room to create softer, more diffused illumination even during the brightest times of day.
Privacy: Smart shades can also protect your family’s privacy. Block peering eyes, whether it’s a neighboring property or someone walking their dog.
The Smart Shades Experience
Here are some specific examples of how shading can be used in a Western Springs, IL home:
In the bedroom: Lutron and Hunter Douglas shades are scheduled to open a few minutes before your alarm, helping you ease into the day ahead of you more naturally. At night, they close at the same time each day or with a button tap, creating a darker environment for better sleep.
In the living room: Block out sunlight to prevent glare on the TV or to create a more intimate atmosphere for entertaining. Or save yourself the time and energy of opening large bays of windows in the mornings and closing them in the evenings—let r:home help create a programmed setting that raises or lowers every shade in the house or a single room with just a tap!
In the kitchen: You can turn up the heat in the kitchen with a great meal, but don’t suffer in a hot room because of unwanted heat gain. Keep your messy hands away from shading controls by using a voice command to lower shades at the hottest times of the day.
In the bathroom: Protect privacy in the bathroom, creating a more relaxing atmosphere for bathing and showering. Varying fabric opacity options provide optimal illumination without the loss of privacy.
If you are looking for a way to upgrade your home in the Western Springs area, smart shades are a great option. Contact r:home here to start a conversation about your ideas!