Motorized shades are one of the upgrades our clients notice most every day. They lower themselves when the afternoon sun hits the family room, close for privacy at night and open gently in the morning. We design and install Lutron motorized shades because they are quiet, reliable and work hand in hand with Lutron RA3 and HomeWorks lighting control. Here is what to know before you choose.
Why Lutron for Motorized Shades
Lutron shades are known for whisper quiet motors and smooth, even movement across a whole row of windows. Just as important, they live on the same system as your lighting. One touch can dim the lights and lower the shades together for movie night, or open everything in the morning. There is no separate app and nothing to manage on its own.
Roller Shades, Window Shades + Choosing a Style
Motorized roller shades are the most popular choice: a clean, simple look that suits modern and traditional homes alike. For rooms that need both daytime glare control and nighttime privacy, a dual shade pairs a light filtering fabric with a room darkening fabric on the same window. We help you choose the right style room by room, from great rooms with walls of glass to bedrooms and media rooms.
Picking the Right Fabric
- Light filtering and sheer fabrics cut glare and heat while keeping your view. Great for living spaces and kitchens.
- Room darkening fabrics block light for bedrooms, nurseries and home theaters.
- Color and texture matter as much as function. We bring samples so you can see them in your own light, and we coordinate with your interior designer.
New Build vs Existing Home
In a new build or major renovation, we plan wiring and shade pockets with your builder before the walls close, so the shades disappear into the ceiling when they are open. In an existing home, battery powered and low impact options make motorized shades possible without opening walls. Either way, the result is clean and finished.
Shades That Work on Their Own
With Lutron RA3 or HomeWorks, shades can follow the sun through the day, close automatically when you are away and tie into scenes like “Good Morning,” “Entertain” and “Goodnight.” They protect floors, art and furniture from fading and help keep rooms comfortable in the summer.
Plan Your Shades With Your Lighting
Shades and lighting work best when they are designed together. Learn more on our Motorized Shades + Blinds and Lighting Design + Control pages, read Lutron HomeWorks vs RA3, or contact us today. We work with homeowners, builders and designers across South Jersey, the Jersey Shore, Wilmington and the Philadelphia suburbs.
Written by Justin Kaplan, owner of Custom AV Integrators in Mullica Hill, NJ.
