Smart lighting may be the easiest route into home automation, but nothing quite wows like motorized shades. Arguably the king of the category is Hunter Douglas, with a range of shades, blinds, rollers ...

Shades specifications seem simple enough on the surface – yet the intricate details of design can be difficult to communicate, and even more difficult to manage during construction. Lutron is here to ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

When someone hears the name motorized window blinds, there is the assumption that it is a fancy and intricate thing that involves a lot of work. The opposite of this, however, is true. These are ...

Smart home technology can make hard-to-reach windows like these easier and safer to cover when needed. Window coverings are often an afterthought in home design and remodeling, but they shouldn’t be.

You can automate your blinds and window coverings on any budget, from retrofit devices to gorgeous custom window shades. Our experts have found the best smart blinds to consider for your home. John ...

Introducing Modern Atomics and Reaktor, from CEDIA channel innovators Paul Bryson, Michael Braithwaite and Tim Marshall. With its unique design and capabilities, including AI, this disruptive ...

Jillian checks out the beautiful window coverings offered at Blind Broker including motorized options that provide convivence and functionality. Sponsored by The Blind Broker.

Stoneside makes beautiful and luxurious motorized window shades, but its third-party smart technology is not quite as good as what its top competitor offers. The do-it-yourself approach to buying and ...

Motorized window coverings are the pinnacle of the smart home. There’s nothing quite like having your shades pull or roll up at sunrise, lower at sunset, or adjust on demand (or as part of a lighting ...

Local window shade retail franchises also sell and install shades, and often offer speed of installation as an advantage to the value proposition. In my research, these quick solutions can be not all ...