Reduce Your Energy Usage and Enhance Your Privacy with Smart Window Treatments
For many, the thought of automated window coverings evokes images of roller shades and an app for basic control. And, while that’s one great possibility, Lutron motorized window treatments mean so much more.
At Powerfull Systems, we partner with this global leader in shading and lighting control to bring our clients the best solutions on the market. From Lutron’s signature and stylish Palladiom shades to custom-designed smart draperies, the numerous styles and hundreds of designer fabrics ensure elevated aesthetics with enhanced functionality.
Here, we’ll explore how to add elegance and grace to your surroundings while boosting energy efficiency with the help of Lutron and Powerfull Systems.
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Automated Climate Control
The heat of the summer is upon us. Lutron helps keep you and your family cool with motorized shades featuring an automated “summer cool” setting. This setting lowers the shades during the heat of the day when direct sunlight enters your home. The lowered shades block solar heat gain, reducing the demands on your air conditioner. This action can also be triggered when a room reaches a specific temperature.
During the colder seasons, “winter warm” performs the opposite action, opening the shades to let the sun’s warmth fill your home, thereby reducing your reliance on the heating system.
The Ideal Opacity
The opacity of the shades determines the level of privacy. Sheer shades bring in the diffuse light of the sun and maintain your views of the world outside your window. Translucent weaves change direct sunlight into a soft, golden glow. They also offer more privacy, ensuring passersby see merely shadows or silhouettes. Blackout shades block light from entering and are ideal for bedrooms and media rooms.
Styles to Suit Every Design
As lighting design and automation experts, our team at Powerfull Systems looks for window coverings that combine aesthetics and functionality. We consider the orientation and exposure of each window, how different people use the space, the overall design, and the automated programming that will make a significant difference in our clients’ lives.
Many homeowners are drawn to smart draperies, which add a touch of elegance and refinement along with ease of use. Like shades, these draperies can be programmed to open at sunrise and close when evening approaches. You can select your own material, offering the ultimate complement to your décor.
Some other popular styles include Roman shades, characterized by their distinctive pleats and horizontal folds. Horizontal sheer blinds offer the elegance of sheer weave combined with a blind’s ability to precisely manage the sun. Cellular honeycomb shades provide a layer of insulation, making them especially good at keeping the heat out in the summer and keeping heat in during winter.
All Lutron shades and drapes can be programmed to open and close based on your location. When everyone leaves the home, the shades automatically close, ensuring privacy and added security while also protecting the furniture and flooring from harsh UV rays.
The Combined Effort of Integrators and Designers
With almost 30 years of experience under our belt, you can count on our team of engineers, programmers, and designers to exceed your expectations, whether enhancing your home’s aesthetics or making everyday living a little easier and more enjoyable.
To learn more about automated window coverings or to request a custom shading consultation, contact Powerfull Systems today.
