Window shades offer necessary respite from the sun, security, and privacy—and upgrading to a motorized style makes them easier than ever to use. Motorized window shades offer many benefits and help you enjoy a comfortable home with just the click of a button. Here’s what you need to know about adding this feature to your home.

How You’ll Benefit From Motorized Window Shades

1. Increased Convenience & Comfort

When you’re relaxing at home, you may not want to spend time fiddling with your window coverings to get just the right amount of light. Motorized shades adjust quickly and can even be automated to respond to changes in natural light. You can sit back and relax with the ideal amount of sunlight. If you have a health condition that affects your mobility and hand strength, such as arthritis, the simple push-button operation makes changing your window settings a pain-free experience.

2. More Control Over Sun Exposure

When you live in a warm climate, you know that direct sunlight can affect your home’s interior. Bright light can fade or discolor furniture, flooring, and even wall paint. Additionally, it can make your home feel warmer than usual. Turning up the air conditioner to offset the heat will increase your energy bills over time. You can set motorized window shades to a specific schedule, so you have sunlight when you need it without allowing excess warming. 

3. Better Sleep 

Ambient light can make it hard to fall asleep at night and perform the next day. Light-blocking motorized window shades help solve this issue because they can be programmed to close at night and reopen in the morning, mimicking your natural sleep cycles. Instead of waking up to an alarm clock, you can gradually wake to the new day. 

4. Safer for Children and Pets

If you have children or pets, you know they want to play with everything, including window cords. The cords often have plastic components that can break and become choking hazards, and the loop shape makes it easy to get hands or paws tangled. Motorized window shades are cordless, eliminating these potential risks. 

  Saiki’s Window Designs, Inc. in Mililani, HI, has the creative solutions you need for a more comfortable home. For over 20 years, they’ve provided window coverings that range from durable vinyl and wood shutters to motorized shades. They even sell and ship to neighboring islands. Call (808) 384-5003 to schedule a consultation, and visit their Facebook page and website for more information.