Let’s clear up the common misconceptions homeowners hear about automated shades

Over the years, motorized window treatments have grown in popularity among homeowners — they are energy-efficient, help control natural light in your home, and look stunning in every room. But despite the value window treatments can add to any home, at Fuzion3 we still meet a lot of homeowners who are on the fence about getting them because of misconceptions they’ve heard. 

If you’re a Laguna Beach, CA, homeowner, keep reading to learn the 3 biggest myths the experts at Fuzion3 hear about motorized shades.

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1. They’re Too Expensive

Too many homeowners think in the short-term when the subject of motorized shades comes up. And while it’s true that window treatments have a high cost upfront, they’re an investment in the long-term.

Automated shades are an energy-efficient solution that helps regulate the temperature inside your house and prevents the HVAC system from overworking. In summer months, schedule your shades to close during the hottest times of day to keep cool air sealed inside. In winter months, schedule your shades to open when the sun is out and naturally warm the air in your home. On cold winter nights, tightly sealed automated shades can help trap heat inside to insulate the house.

Over time, using window treatments to naturally cool and warm your home instead of always relying on the HVAC system will decrease your energy output and save you money on power bills.

2. They Won’t Match My Interior Design 

One of the biggest myths we hear from homeowners is that motorized shades are drab, ugly and only come in limited colors and styles. At Fuzion3, we can offer you a multitude of design, fabric and color options for all the shades in your home.

You can easily customize shades by room to meet both aesthetic and functional needs. For example, you may want light and airy woven wood shades in your kitchen or living room for a clean, simple aesthetic that allows for gentle natural light. And you may want airtight blackout shades for the bedroom and dedicated home theater to completely control the natural light. Whatever your preferences, we can offer you design and color choices to accommodate for them.

3. They’re Too Complicated to Use

One final myth we want to dispel is that motorized shades are difficult and unwieldy to use. In fact, the opposite is true — automated window treatments are easier to manage and control than manual shades. With manual shades, you must manipulate the pull cords until the shades are perfectly balanced at the level you want them. And with the amount of pulling and tugging you end up doing, how often is perfect balance truly achievable? 

With automated shades, perfect balance is achievable every time. You can control smart shades using a smartphone, tablet, remote or keypad. With the touch of a button, raise or lower any shade in the house to the precise measurement you want. Automated shades are so easy to use you can spend the whole day without touching them once. Set schedules for shades to raise and lower at certain times of the day or when the sun is in certain positions.

We hope we convinced you that motorized window treatments are worth the investment for the many benefits they can bring to your Laguna Beach, CA, home. If you’re ready to discuss the window treatment options we have available, call us at 949-600-4114 or fill out our contact form. You can also chat with a representative live using the chat box on your screen.