Upgrading to Motorized Window Treatments
What happens in your home when the remote control to the TV is misplaced? Chances are everyone searches trying to find it because we all enjoy the modern convenience of not having to get up and walk to the TV to adjust the volume or channel. If you’ve upgraded your devices, you might even use a mobile app on your phone to control your TV to enjoy even greater convenience. So many of these items help us accomplish tasks that seem relatively minor, but when we lose that convenience, we are extremely frustrated. Our time is valuable, so if the technology exists, why not take advantage of it? We at Richmond Decorating believe that modern technology can enhance our lives, and that is why we carry window treatments equipped with Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation.
PowerView® Automation is an award-winning operating system for window treatments. PowerView® won the Red Dot Product Design Award in 2018, which is an award that celebrates innovation and quality in design. This operating system is wireless, eliminating the need for long cords and cables that can pose a threat to your pets and children. Most window treatments with this system are battery-powered, which makes them easy to install and maintain. This battery pack is hidden behind the headrail, so your window’s appearance remains tidy. The system is all tied together with the PowerView Hub, which connects your window treatments through your WiFi network and enables you to control them easily. If you have a larger home or window treatments in different rooms with walls blocking the signal, the PowerView Repeater can extend the Hub’s signal throughout your home.
If you have younger children without smart devices or like having specific controls for different devices, you can control your window treatments with the Pebble® Remote. Using the remote, you can control up to six different groups of window treatments. The remote is available in different colors and is uniquely designed in an ergonomic fashion, so the device itself makes a statement. If you’re worried about losing the remote, you can opt for the wall-mounted Pebble Surface Remote instead.
However, for many people, the biggest benefit of motorized window treatments is that they can be controlled with a compatible Apple or Android device. Using the PowerView App, you can control your window treatments with the swipe of a finger. You can label each window treatment within the app and assign them to a room. Then you can control your window treatments individually or as groups. If you want to optimize your light control and the efficiency of your home, you can even schedule Scenes that specify your preferred window treatments positions for different times of the day. If you take advantage of smart home or voice-activated devices such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you can even control your window treatments using those devices.
Richmond Decorating is Virginia’s one-stop shop for interior decorating, proudly serving The West End, southside of Richmond, and The Fan since 1977. Whether you need window treatments, flooring, wall coverings, or cabinetry, our staff can guide you through the entire process. If you want to upgrade your home and enjoy all of life’s conveniences, visit us our showrooms in Glen Allen and Newport News, or contact us today!
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Choosing Hunter Douglas Premium Shades for Homes
If you want your home in Richmond, Virginia to look its best and function as best as possible for you, then you need to upgrade your current window treatments to premium shades. Hunter Douglas has expanded their shade collection to include a multitude of styles that are known for their beauty and performance. You no longer have to worry about having a dull window treatment detract from the overall design of your space because Hunter Douglas has taken window treatments to a whole new level with these premium shades. Come see us today at Richmond Decorating for help with choosing Hunter Douglas premium shades for homes.
There are quite a few styles of premium shades to choose from so the decision can be overwhelming. In order to guarantee that you find the perfect fit for your Richmond, Virginia home, it is best to familiarize yourself with the products available to see which style and benefits align with what you are looking for in a window treatment.
Silhouette® Window Shadings
The Silhouette® Window Shadings are known for their innovative design and striking appearance. With the Silhouette® shade, you are guaranteed to get a window treatment that is as smart as it is beautiful. If you are most concerned about light control, then this is the shade for you because it has been the top product for diffusion of light for over twenty years. The vanes in the shade have a subtle S shape positioned between two different fabrics that are sheer to allow light to filter in beautifully.
However, just because the fabrics are sheer does not mean that you can’t maintain a level of privacy. You can adjust the shades depending on your desired amount of light and privacy. There are multiple fabrics to choose from to customize your Silhouette® shade that filter out the sun’s rays to provide UV protection to your home.
Luminette® Privacy Sheers
On the other hand, if your main concern for your home is maintaining a certain level of privacy, then you should consider the Luminette® Privacy Sheers. The term sheer might cause you to question the effectiveness of this window treatment in terms of providing privacy, but the sheer fabric is actually fixed to vertical vanes that rotate for you to position the window treatment how you prefer. Although this style of premium shade can coordinate with a multitude of different window sizes and shapes, the Luminette® sheer works particularly well with larger sliding glass doors and wider windows in your home.
There is a variety of different fabrics ranging in texture, color and pattern that will allow you to have your custom premium shade be both decorative and functional. You can choose a bolder pattern to emphasize your current decor or choose a texture that blends well with the rest of your home. When the vanes of the shade are open, the light will filter in your space through the fabric of your choice. However, you can position the vanes however you prefer or completely close them for maximum privacy.
These styles are only two examples of the multiple styles of premium shades from Hunter Douglas, including Vignette®, Pirouette®, Solera®, Sonnette™ and Duette®. Come see us today at Richmond Decorating to find the perfect style of premium shade for your Richmond, Virginia home. We have showrooms in Richmond and Glen Allen, Virginia and proudly serve the areas of Henrico, Manakin-Sabot, Midlothian, Mosley, and Chesterfield, VA.
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Motorized Window Treatments for Smart Homes
In this article, Richmond Decorating Center – with three convenient showrooms in Richmond, Glen Allen, and Newport News, Virginia (VA) – is here to tell you about the ways motorized window treatments can transform your home. We proudly carry the full line of Hunter Douglas window treatments.
There are tons of options out there for home automation, so naturally your window treatments should be included. With PowerView® Motorization from Hunter Douglas, you can adjust your window treatments without ever leaving the couch. At Richmond Decorating Center, we offer a wide selection of motorized window treatments, so you can find the style that works for your home. Stop by one of our showrooms today to see how our motorized blinds and shades can transform your life.
PowerView® Motorization is a revolutionary operating system that has won several industry awards since its creation, and it’s easy to see why. With PowerView®, you can easily get rid of harsh glares or let more light into your home to help keep it more comfortable. In addition, PowerView® can help make your home more energy-efficient. This operating system also makes your window treatments cordless, so they are safer for children and pets.
PowerView® can be operating in a variety of different ways, so you can choose the one that works for your. The Pebble® remote control is a stylish, ergonomically-designed device that can be either left loose or mounted on the wall like a switch. It comes in 10 beautiful colors and is easy to use, allowing you to adjust up to 6 window treatments at once.
Don’t want to add another remote to your life? No problem. PowerView® Motorization can also be operated using the app on your smartphone or tablet. Not only can you use the PowerView® app to adjust your window treatments at will, you can also schedule them to adjust automatically throughout the day, so you’ll never have to give them a second thought. You can have your window coverings operate based on time of day or outside temperature, and you can even sync them up to local sunset and sunrise times.
For even more convenience, you can even incorporate PowerView® Motorization with a whole-home automation system, like Amazon Echo or Google Home. With this option, you can control your window treatments with just your voice, meaning you won’t even have to lift a finger to get your blinds or shades where you want them.
Along with how easy it is to operate, PowerView® Motorization is also available on many of our most popular window treatment styles, so you won’t have to sacrifice style for convenience. We have options for blinds, shades, and even shutters. No matter what you’re looking for, our friendly professionals can help you find it.
If you’re interested in adding motorized window treatments to your home, contact the experts at Richmond Decorating Center. We have three showrooms in Richmond, Glen Allen, and Newport News, Virginia. From these locations, we proudly serve The West End, the Southside of Richmond, VA, and The Fan. In addition to our Hunter Douglas window treatments, we also offer a wide selection of beautiful flooring as well as cabinets and countertops, so you can create exactly the look you want in your home.
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