Nothing quite matches the feeling of opening the shades in the morning, looking out over the beautiful landscape Denver, CO, offers, and feeling the warmth of the sun. Many leave their shades open, enjoying the beauty natural light brings. This same sunlight can boost your mood, enhance your energy levels, and reduce your energy usage. Unfortunately, it can also damage the interior of your home. 

When direct UV rays hit floors, furniture, fine artwork, and photographs, they can cause fading and permanent discoloration. To protect our homes, we tend to lower the shades when direct sunlight enters and often leave them closed for the rest of the day, missing out on the beautiful views and the healing effects of sunlight.

There is a better way. Smart shades do the work for you, automatically rising and lowering throughout the day based on the temperature and direct sun’s rays. Thanks to home automation, you can tap an icon on a touchscreen or a button on an elegant in-wall keypad and control one or every shade in your home.

But it gets better. Let’s explore what smart shades offer homeowners and why they're one of the most popular trends in home automation.

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Automated Control

Our certified technicians can program your shades to rise and lower based on your preferences. For example, some homeowners want their west-facing shades to rise before sunset. Others want the shades in their bedroom to open at sunrise and all their shades to lower when night falls. We’ll get to know your lifestyle and make recommendations that offer incredible enjoyment and convenience. 

The Beauty of Diffuse Sunlight

Smart shades come in a vast array of fabrics, aligning perfectly with your home’s aesthetics. Additionally, the varying opacities offer the ideal solutions for every room. For instance, in the media room and bedrooms, you may want dual rollers that offer two shades. The blackout shades can lower at bedtime or when you start a movie, and the sheer shades bring the diffuse light of the sun in during the day. 

Setting the Scene

When integrated with your home automation platform, you can control natural and electric lights effortlessly. We’ll program scenes that control multiple systems at one time and set the mood for every occasion and mood imaginable. 

For example, tap the “Dinner” button, and the shades facing the streets lower while those facing the backyard rise to reveal your beautiful landscape lighting. At the same time, your dining area lights settle into the perfect hue, and your "Evening” playlist streams through your home. When it’s time for bed, tap the “Good Night” button, and the lights dim, the shades lower, the doors lock, and the temperature adjusts. Are you ready to experience the ease of living that smart shades bring? At Electronic Integration, we’re passionate about sharing the latest home automation that enhances our clients' lives and makes life easier and more enjoyable. To learn more about smart shades or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Electronic Integration today.