Having motorised window blinds or electric blinds, means you can enjoy complete control over your window coverings with the mere push of a button. Integrated with home automation systems, these blinds can adjust themselves automatically to changing light conditions or preset schedules, enhancing both convenience and energy efficiency.
The electric blind motor is designed for smooth and reliable operation, ensuring you can adjust your blinds without even needing to remember to do so. This modern convenience means less manual cleaning and no worries about potential choking hazards from cords. Most importantly, motorised window blinds add a touch of luxury and high-tech functionality to any space.
If you’re the proud owner of these smart blinds, it’s important to understand there are specific do’s and don’ts that ensure their longevity and maintain their aesthetic appeal.
What You Can Do:
1. Use On Walls With Many Windows.
In order to create symmetry and a unified look, it’s always advisable to add multiple motorised blinds, perhaps even Roman shades, to walls with many windows. Knowing full well that normal curtains simply won’t do, you need to find a window covering that’s easy to maintain and operate whilst adding sufficient privacy to your home.
2. Hire A Professional.
If you’re in the process of installing motorised roller blinds, it’s best to stop in your tracks and hire a professional window blind company, like Wynstan, to guide you in the right direction—from deciding how many motorised blinds to install, to choosing the fabrics and measuring your windows for a perfect fit.
3. Pick The Correct Material.
Selecting the right material for your window furnishings is crucial and requires careful consideration of your specific needs and the intended room. If you’re looking for enhanced light control and want to allow more sunlight to filter through gently, opting for honeycomb shades can be an excellent choice due to their ability to diffuse light beautifully while offering insulation.
On the other hand, if you’re aiming for a more organic, earthy ambience, bamboo shades might be your ideal selection. Always ensure that the material you choose not only complements your decor but also provides the functionality you need for a satisfying experience.
What You Shouldn’t Do:
1. Mix Window Coverings
If you’re going to choose, for example, Roman blinds or Venetian blinds, it’s important that you complete the look throughout. It’s never advisable, for aesthetic purposes, to add various window covering styles to one room.
2. Motorise Heavy Blinds
If you’re choosing a cordless window blind that lifts or lowers by moving the bottom rail, choosing to motorise a heavy window blind simply won’t do. Remember, cordless window blinds are there to make life easier, not more of a hassle.
3. Hang Behind Obstructions
The last thing you want to do is damage your motorised window blinds by having them get ‘tangled’ on objects. That’s why it’s important to install motorised window blinds away from any couches or obstructions or simply pull your couch away from the window. Small adjustments can make a big difference.
As convenient and luxurious as remote control blinds are, it’s also important to follow the above-mentioned do’s and don’ts to ensure smooth sailing when opening or closing your window coverings.
At the end of the day, choosing the perfect look for your home is easy with our expert team. Book your free in-home consultation and we’ll visit for a free measure and quote.