Customer Q&A: Are motorised blinds worth it?

A popular question that gets asked regularly by our customers when they are on the search for their perfect window dressing is, “Are motorised blinds worth it?” we are here to discuss their many benefits and elements that make them a popular choice. For those customers who are looking to add a modern touch, that is also energy efficient then keep reading to find out why motorised shades are a great choice for you.

Why Choose Motorised Blinds?

smart motorised blind options with Somfy

There’s a variety of reasons we advise our customers to choose electric window blinds and we work with the incredible Somfy to provide you with a number of amazing blind systems that work for many interior and window styles. There are many benefits of motorised blinds that increase their worth and value, here are some that you may have not considered:

2 Installation options: To be adaptable to every home and customer preference, our motorised blinds are available with 2 installation options including Battery operated and Hardwire operated. Both are discreet options for your home and will work perfectly to suit your interior, leaving a neat and tidy finish after installation. Our battery range is a wire-free, more energy-efficient solution and comes with a rechargeable option if this is something that would suit your home better. The hardwired system runs through the mains of your home and has a consistent power supply to your blinds, but even though they are constantly plugged in, they still use very little energy to operate, if this was something you were worried about.
Alexa Controlled blinds – Ever wanted to control your home just with your voice? As part of our Somfy range, the TaHoma smart switch system connects to your Alexa speaker, allowing you to operate your blinds just by speaking! This offers your home many benefits in itself including: Saving time, helping those with accessibility issues and becoming an easy way to use a variety of products within your property for every member of the family. Our blind experts will show you just how to connect Somfy blinds to Alexa during your home installation and make sure you are set up and ready to go with your new smart system.
Smartphone App – It’s cool enough that our blinds can be controlled with a smart remote but a lot of our customers ask “Can Somfy motorised blinds be controlled by a smartphone?”. Yes, this is one of our most popular choices when it comes to controlling our smart shades. The app gives you the option to control your blinds from wherever you are, meaning if you want the blinds to be closed by the time you get home from work, you can do just that. The app also allows you to set your blinds to open and close at certain times of day to suit your lifestyle. If you are a night worker, some of the pleated Somfy blackout shades may be a perfect choice for your bedroom space, allowing you to set your blinds to open whenever it’s time to wake up to suit your routine!
Child Safe and Accessible Friendly – At The Shutter Studio, we want to be as inclusive as possible when it comes to our products, and our range of motorised blinds are perfect for a range of home lifestyles. These cordless designs are perfect for homes with young children, keeping a safe space for them to run around and enjoy. The remote shades are also perfect for those with accessibility issues, who may struggle to operate corded blinds or have trouble reaching taller windows.

Energy-Efficient Smart Home Ideas

Fitted Motorised Pleated blinds on large Apex window for easy light and privacy control

As we briefly mentioned, motorised blinds have been known to improve energy efficiency in properties and are on the list of one of the most popular blinds that our customers are choosing due to this reason. The end of 2022 into 2023 has been a struggle for a lot of homeowners. With the continuous rising cost of energy bills, we want to help our customers make the best choices when it comes to their window decor, which could help make long-lasting changes to your energy bills.

During the winter, we recommend keeping your shades open during the day which helps to let in the maximum light and heat possible into the room, therefore reducing the need for artificial lights and heating in the home as often. Then as the temperature drops, simply close your blinds by the touch of a button (or from your app if you are at work) to then trap natural heat inside and create a layer of insulation on your windows.

This is the opposite during the summer, as it’s best to keep your blinds closed at the hottest points of the day, to reduce how hot your home gets. This effectively keeps your home cool and reduces how often you use fans and air conditioning systems.

A choice for everyone

For those looking to invest in motorised blinds but aren’t sure what styles are out there for them then not to worry. The Shutter Studio aims to provide a style for every home and style, whether you stick to the classic roller shade or go for something a bit more luxurious in our Pleated range, then we can help you find the perfect choice.

For each blind style, we have a variety of colour fabrics and finishes to ensure every customer has a product that suits their individual interior. As these shades are often an investment that homeowners plan to keep for many years, we recommend choosing a fabric or paint colour that could suit many interiors if you were thinking of switching up in the future.

Here is a brief breakdown on our 3 popular designs:

Roller: From small windows to bi-fold doors, Roller shades are a great, versatile choice for homeowners:
Venetians: Control both the height of your custom Venetians as well as the slats themselves, to keep your home as bright and private as what suits you.
Pleated: Whether you prefer the plissé or duette style, our range of motorised pleated blinds is sure to complete your interior design. If you are simply looking to dim the light within a room or are looking to block a little more light, then we have a range of motorised pleated styles that would suit your home.