Motorised blinds are usually seen as luxurious, fashionable and a high-end home decor item which can be a statement piece and strong selling point for homes on the market, or holiday rentals. They are a great way to ensure unity amongst blinds throughout the entire home, they keep your window coverings looking neat with no cords hanging and catching, and all blinds can be operated together or individually.
There are many advantages to consider when deciding if they are indeed “worth it”
Child Safety
All blinds sold must comply with strict regulations, when already installed in the home, some people do not comply nor are aware of these regulations and do not take into consideration what the consequences of having an unsecured cord can be. Having a window covering that does not have pull cords or strings attached makes motorised blinds the perfect choice for those with small children or animals. Through the touch of a button, the height of the blind can be adjusted making them a much safer option.
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Great for windows that aren’t easily accessible
Motorisation is perfect for windows that are not easily accessible. High ceiling is one of the latest trends, and what comes with high ceilings are tall or high windows that are hard to reach. Motorised window furnishings are a great option for high, tall or large windows as this helps prevent damage to the blinds that might be too heavy for manual operation.
Remote Control Operation
Once installed these blinds can be operated by using a remote as well as home automation apps and technology on your smart phone or tablet. This is a great alternative to a manual blind for those with disability/mobility issues and are a great option for those previously that have struggled to use manual blinds.
Security
Motorising your shutters, and windows provides much more security! Did you know that over 70 percent of forced entries into the home target the windows? It’s a shocking statistic. Windows are literally the gaps in the armour of your home. All of that changes with motorised shutters and roller blinds. Quicker to close automatically, they defend the access points to your home.
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What about the cost?
Motorised blinds are more costly than a manual operated blind, this cost varies from the size of the blind, the fabric and whether you have decided to go battery operated or hard-wired.
The Future is here
Smart technology isn’t just for your air-conditioner, television, lighting and security, it is now available for your blinds and curtains.
One of your everyday tasks is opening and closing your blinds, they are used to create privacy, control light, as well as preventing your home from the heat and cold. Remote control blinds have been on the market for a while, but now blinds can be controlled by your smart phone/tablet by downloading a specific app. This technology is so advanced that you can control the blinds from from anywhere in your home, or the world with an internet connection! This makes it a lot easier when you are not able to get home to block out those western sun rays, or to make it look like someone is home when you’re away.
Not all motorised blinds can be operated from an app so make sure you do your research and remember that if a smart phone app isn’t your preferred method of controlling your blinds, these blinds can still be controlled by a remote control.