Motorized Shades

Fabric comes first

Motorization changes how the shade moves, not what the fabric does. Light-filtering, room-darkening and other materials offer different levels of coverage.

Compare cellular shades for a softer fabric finish, Roman shades for folds and texture, or layered shades for adjustable sheer and opaque bands. Motorization availability varies by collection.

Remote control or a connected system

A remote can handle everyday shade adjustments. Compatible connected systems can add apps, schedules or voice commands, sometimes with a separate hub. Compare the available control setup for your chosen shade.

Individual windows or groups

Decide which windows you want to adjust together. A group of living-room shades may share an everyday command, while a bedroom or a door may need independent control. The arrangement should follow the way you use the rooms.

Keep the selected controls and any required hub in the quote so the complete system is clear. Our motorization planning and installation service covers setup and handover.

Schedules for the routine you have

Compatible systems may support schedules or scenes. Think about the adjustments you already want to make, such as lowering a sun-facing shade in the afternoon or opening several windows together in the morning.

Scheduling depends on the selected controls and equipment. Compare the supported functions before planning a routine around them.

Working with existing equipment

If you use a home app, voice assistant or automation platform, tell us its name before choosing the shade. Compatibility belongs to a particular motor and control configuration, rather than the word “motorized.”

An existing manual shade also needs its own assessment before a conversion is considered. Product construction, condition and compatible components determine whether that is an option. A new treatment may be more practical for the opening.

Power that fits the room

Battery-powered options need charging or replacement; hardwired systems need a suitable connection. Consider how future charging or battery replacement would work above stairs, behind a sofa or on a tall window.

For a wired option, the required connection and any electrical work need to be agreed before installation. We demonstrate the selected controls as part of the handover.

Interior shades and outdoor screens

Apollo retractable screens cover outdoor openings and have different mounting and weather considerations. An interior shade and an exterior screen may require separate controls.

Motorized shades for your windows

During a free in-home consultation, we look at the window, available power and how you want to operate the shade. Your quote identifies the treatment, controls and installation work. We discuss delivery and fitting arrangements for the products selected.