How to Choose Window Shades For Your Home

Did you know Connecticut Lighting has window shades? Our Hartford and Southington showrooms carry a wide selection of motorized and manual shades. Creating the perfect ambiance goes beyond the artificial light in a room. Window shades allow homeowners to control the amount of sunlight that enters a living area. Are motorized or manually-operated shades the right choice for your home?

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Benefits of Manual Shades

motorized window shadesFrom traditional roller and Honeycomb shades to Venetian blinds, manual window coverings have adorned homes for decades. In addition to their easy operation and maintenance, what are the pros of manual window shades?

  • If you have a limited budget, manual shades are often the more affordable option. Motorized window shades that need to be hardwired require professional installation by an electrician.
  • You can choose from a variety of fabrics to match your existing decor – or bring your own!
  • Simple functionality with a pull chain or cord.

In rooms where your only goal is to reduce sun glare or completely block out natural light, manual shades are a great choice.

Benefits of Motorized Shades

Are you constantly getting up to adjust the window shades, whether it be in your kitchen, living room or home office? Motorized window shades take the work out of lifting and lowering the shades! Control the amount of sunshine from a remote or your smartphone – you can even enable a sun sensor that automatically reacts to the amount of sun filtering in. Beyond their convenience, what are some other advantages of motorized window shades?

  • Fast: Raise or lower the shades in a matter of seconds!
  • Quiet: Their virtually silent operation will not disturb anyone.
  • Integration: Easy to pair with your lighting control system.

The cost of motorized window shades is not one size fits all. A motorized drapery track that plugs into the wall may be more budget-friendly than the hardwiring process.
 
Whether you choose manual or motorized shades, each window project is custom-tailored to the customer. We’ll come to your home to measure and fit your window shades! Visit a CT showroom to view roman shades, horizontal sheer shades, battery-powered roller shades and more!