Automation & Alternative Operating Systems For Your Home
Automated blinds have become increasingly popular in modern homes. With a quick click on a remote control or a verbal command to a smart home system like Alexa or Google Home, you can instantly control the room’s light or the glare on your computer or television screen.
Ruffell & Brown offers a wide range of motorizations that can be applied to many of their stylish blinds, shades, and shutters. Not only do automatic blinds provide convenience, but they can also help you in ways you’ve never considered.
4 Benefits of Automated Blinds
Automated blinds offer a range of benefits that can enhance your home’s comfort, security, and efficiency. Here are 4 compelling reasons to consider integrating automated blinds into your living space:
- Better Sleep—Automated blinds can be set on a timer to darken your room entirely at a specific time and brighten it in the morning. This simple strategy will help improve bedtime habits and optimize sleep quality.
- Improved Home Security — Automated blinds can significantly improve home security by creating the illusion of occupancy even when you are away. By programming the blinds to open and close at random intervals, you can deter potential intruders who may be watching for signs of an empty home.
- Improve Energy Efficiency – Automated blinds can enhance a home’s energy efficiency by optimizing natural light and heat management. By programming the blinds to open during cooler parts of the day and close during peak sunlight hours, homeowners can reduce the need for artificial lighting and air conditioning, thus lowering energy consumption and costs.
- Appeal to Potential Buyers—Automated systems can add value to your home, making it feel luxurious and modern, which are sought-after features by those looking to purchase a home.
Join us as we explore the Hunter Douglas operating systems available to update your modern home today.
3 Modern Automated Blind Systems
Upgrade your home with advanced motorized window treatments that combine cutting-edge technology with effortless operation. These systems offer tailored solutions for any space, enhancing both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your windows.
PowerView® Motorization
The PowerView® App is simple to operate and offers intuitive control to open, close, and position shades as you please. Bluetooth® technology allows real-time communication between your desired product and the PowerView® system, so your window treatments are where you want them exactly when you want them.
The Pebble Remote Control is designed to operate up to six different window covering groupings with its easy-to-program preset function. If you prefer a built-in operating system Surface Controls are available and can be installed in a wall of your choosing.
SoftTouch® Motorization
If you want to swap your noisy binding blinds and tangled pull cords with a much quieter system that glides smoothly, consider SoftTouch® to automate your blinds.
This easy-to-operate, battery-powered system replaces dangling cords with a wand, making SoftTouch® a safe choice for homes with pets and children. Simply pull up or down on the wand to your desired height or set it at your favourite position.
*Money-saving tip: Use rechargeable batteries
SkyLift® Motorized Skylight System
Convenience is the biggest reason homeowners choose automatic blinds. For the mobility impaired, the ability to operate remote-controlled blinds from a smartphone or with voice command adds functionality previously unavailable without assistance.
But sometimes, a window is too far out of reach, or a drape or traditional blind is too heavy to move. The SkyLift® motorized skylight system could be a solution to help you control window treatments on difficult-to-reach windows. This system is specifically designed for skylights and can be combined with Duette® or Applause® honeycomb shades. With this system, you can access all the convenient features of PowerView® motorization.
2 Alternative Operating Systems
Automation isn’t the only convenient way to control your window treatments. These cost-saving alternatives provide the modern look you’ve been seeking while remaining affordable to homeowners.
LiteRise®Â
LiteRise’s® cordless operation allows you to raise or lower your blind with a simple pull down or push up using the tab on the bottom rail. ELiteRise®eliminates the need for a cord, making it an excellent choice for homeowners looking for a safe window treatment solution.
One of these stylish options is sure to transform your modern home:
- Roller Shades – This versatile design is known for its clean lines
- Solar Shades – Preserve your view while protecting your interior
- Cellular Shades – Excellent at regulating temperatures
- Faux Wood Blinds – Long-lasting with a timeless style
Need help selecting the right window treatment for your modern home? Ruffell & Brown are Hunter Douglas specialists, and we can help you select an option that reflects your style without compromising functionality.
 UltraGlide® Wand
Wand-operated systems are an ideal choice to add privacy to your home, providing a safety barrier to prevent passers-by from looking in. Privacy doesn’t mean your living space has to be shrouded in darkness. Ultraglide wands are also a child-safe and convenient way to operate high, or hard-to-reach areas.
The UltraGlide® wand system can be combined with various products that allow privacy while letting in air and light.
- Sheer Shades – Pirouette® sheer shades are made of a soft fabric that changes shape, allowing dynamic light control.
- Cellular Shades – Cellular shades boast exquisite natural light and excellent energy efficiency.
- Roller Shades – Choose from a wide variety of light filtering, room darkening, or Solar shade materials for the right function and aesthetic in each space.
With its retractable cord, the UltraGlide® wand remains at a constant length, eliminating any safety hazards. A simple pull-down will lower your blind, and a smooth pumping motion will raise it. Long gone are the days of a jumbled cord mess!
Ruffell & Brown – Your First Choice for Automated Blinds
Automated smart blinds can be a game changer if you want to streamline your home’s window coverings. They offer style and convenience for all window sizes and shapes.
With our vast range of innovative products, Ruffell & Brown is here to provide custom solutions to fulfill your window treatment needs.
Visit one of our expertly staffed showrooms in Victoria, Nanaimo, or Sidney, British Columbia, or contact us online today. We’re happy to answer any of your window treatment questions.
