If you are considering motorized window shades for your Sandy Springs home, congratulations! We can’t think of a more useful smart home feature. It’s one of those things that you’ll be glad you did, because of the immense convenience and luxury it brings to your Georgia home. 

There are some key things to consider in motorized shading. From what brand you choose to how they play with the aesthetics of your home, you'll have several choices to make. We're here to help you with that! Keep reading below to learn about four things you'll want to get right in your motorized shade installation. 

Motorized window treatments are undeniably convenient and luxurious, but there’s a practical side to them too. At the most basic level of practicality, you are more likely to raise and lower a shade that takes just a button push rather than pulling on strings, twisting louvers open and shut, or pulling heavy drapes. That means you’ll get the benefits of window treatments, from instant privacy to natural light to keeping interiors cooler in the steamy Georgia summers. 

We’re not here to tell you that motorized window shades are less expensive than manual ones. They’re not! But over time, they’re extremely reliable and have significant comfort and energy-saving benefits. In these times where saving energy and money are helpful, the decision to go motorized becomes an easy one. Learn more about what motorized shading can do for your Sandy Springs home below.

There are many ways to personalize your home. From custom wall finishes and flooring to furniture and window treatments, your home should reflect your style and sense of aesthetics. One way to show off your style (and your techy side, too) is with custom motorized shades. 

Your Buckhead, GA, home likely has many windows of differing sizes and shapes. For example, you may have bay windows in a living room or bedroom, clerestory windows in a tall living area, or a wall of glass windows that open to the outside. One way to customize the look and improve the utility of your home is with customized window treatments. There are styles to suit almost every window! Learn about three of them you might not know about below.

We write prolifically about motorized shading on these blog pages and why they are particularly useful in Florida. You might be wondering, how are outdoor motorized shades useful? We're glad you asked, or at least hope you're wondering. 

Motorized outdoor shades can serve some of the same functions as indoor window treatments, but they also add a new dimension to patios, decks, and other outdoor areas on your WaterColor property. Stay with us below as we look at some ways you can use shades outdoors to create more comfortable and useful spaces.