Motorized Window Shades Don't Have To Be ExpensiveOne of the most innovative ideas in window treatments is motorized window shades. They are available in a number of different styles such as roller shades, interior, exterior, skylight, automatic, blackout, cellular and draperies or curtains. Prices will vary greatly depending on the options that you choose as well as the fabrics they are made of and the size. Some are relatively inexpensive such as the Graber® CrystalPleat® 3/8” Double Cell Cellular Shade. They offer a UV rating that allows less than 1% of light to be filtered through the shades. They are sound and energy efficient and have a heavy duty aluminum headrail system. These come in 18 colors from blindsgalore.com for $67.15 with free shipping.
Many of the motorized window shades make great replacement treatments for curtains. For instance there is a large selection of designer fabrics that is available for motorized draperies from distinctivewindows.com. You can choose the type of fabric used in your draperies as well as the style you want to use. You must contact the retailers to get prices as well as order you draperies. These can be made to fit any décor you choose for a modern yet contemporary style that is all your own. There are many ideas for the use of these draperies such as patio doors, sun rooms and home theater systems. They can be pinch pleated or curtain style that has no pleats at all. You must contact retailers for prices and to place an order.
Some motorized window shades offer insulating features. Two choices come to mind; exterior shades or interior shades. Oasis Exterior Window Shades utilize a European concept by mounting the shade to the outside of the windows. These block up to up to 97% of the heat that the sun gives off. The heat is either absorbed by the screen or reflected away from the windows. They reduce unwanted glare of the windows the shades are available in 3% to 14% openness which allows for various amounts of shading. They can be found at insolroll.com and you must contact the company for prices and to order. Cellular/Pleated Shades found at motorizedsolutions.com offers a small amount of insulation within the cells of the shade and they are available in AC, DC, solar and battery power. You must contact this retailer for pricing and to order. There are lots of options when choosing motorized window shades. Some are remote controlled while others still utilize the roller styles that were once very popular. The Insignia Blackout Roller Shades from 4window.com are uniquely designed so they complement any décor. They come with the standard spring roller but can be purchased with infrared motorization. They come in 8 different colors and a standard size of 54” wide by 72” long will cost $358.45 with the infrared motorization. The Draper’s FlexShades are available in many sizes and retract completely when they are not in use. They can be found at draperinc.com and you must contact the retailer for pricing and ordering. |
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