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How You Can Incorporate Motorized Shades into Your Home’s Design

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From Nautical to Neoclassical in Newport, You’ll be in Style

No one can say that we don’t have varied weather on the East Coast. From bone-chilling winters to humid summers and everything in between, we’ve got it all. Fortunately, the waterfront location on the Rhode Island coast tempers the weather just enough to make the snowstorms slightly less worse and bring the cool sea air in the summer.

In the winter, when the light is at a premium, we might want to let in as much of it as possible. In the summer with a hot sun, we may want to control it better and minimize the use of air conditioning.

What’s the solution? The easiest way is with motorized shades, where you can touch a button – or issue a voice command – and raise or lower window treatments in seconds. Shades can be lowered when the sun is fully streaming in but can be raised to enjoy the view later, especially if you happen to have one of Narragansett Bay or the Atlantic.

Many people think that to get this automated convenience you need to limit yourself on style. That may have been true in earlier days, but there are a plethora of options now with motorized shades. C&T Systems works with Lutron for motorized shading as well as their lighting control systems because both offer a wealth of possibilities. Read on to learn more about Lutron Sivoia QS and Serena shading to see if they're right for your Newport-area residence.

How to Install Motorized Shades in Your Connecticut Home

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Discover the Latest Features of Lutron Shade Control

Smart home automation is expanding in many ways, and that means you now have more options for every feature in your Farmington, CT home. When it comes to motorized shades, you also have more control than ever before, bringing you big benefits.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Put Motorized Shades in Your Connecticut Home

We partner with Lutron Electronics to install the best shading solutions for your every need. We’ll work within your budget, your space, and your personal preferences to design and implement custom shades. Read on to learn more about what we have to offer. 

Top 4 Features of Lutron Motorized Shades

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Use These Exclusive Technologies in Your Danbury Home

Installing motorized shades in your Danbury, CT home has many benefits, like saving energy, time and money. Yet, there are many other incredible features of Lutron shades you may not know about. Their award-winning line of smart shades have wonderful features that can be used and enjoyed by everyone in the family. Keep reading to discover these top four features we love most. 

Stay Warm This Winter with Lutron Motorized Shades

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Motorized Shades Help Insulate Your Newport, RI Home

We have talked a lot about the benefits of motorized shades, like saving energy and convenience. But there is another advantage of automating your window coverings, which is comfort. Believe it or not, shades can help regulate the temperature of your home, even in winter. The cold weather can put a big strain on your HVAC system, but there’s a solution. Motorized shades help insulate your Newport, Rhode Island property by regulating internal temperatures. In this blog, we’ll show you why smart shading is the perfect way to stay warm this holiday season.

Block the Sun, Not the View, with Smart Patio Shades

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Automate the Shades on Your Sun Porch in Stonington, CT

It may still be a bit chilly in Connecticut, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t too early to start thinking about your spring and summer plans. For Connecticut homeowners who love spending time outdoors, motorized shades are a perfect addition to your patio so you can enjoy nature without the annoying bugs or harsh glare from the sun. Our trusted lighting and shading brand Lutron has partnered with Insolroll to automate the shades on your porch or patio. Keep reading to learn more about this new smart home feature.

Motorized Shades for Your Home Theater

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Select the Right Shading to Enhance Your Home Entertainment

A professional home theater needs a 4K projector, a state of the art screen and an integrated control system, but there are other features you may need in order to get the most out of your entertainment experience. Arguably the most important feature of all is a dark room to enjoy it all in. If your room has windows, then you’ll need motorized shades. Here is a comprehensive guide on how you can create the right environment for enjoying movies and more with window treatments in your Westerly, RI home.

How To Add Motorized Shades Without Breaking The Bank

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Embrace the Power of Smart Shading No Matter Your Budget or Space Limitations

Motorized shades are one of the most versatile smart technology options for your home. Their list of benefits includes added privacy, style and comfort and you can choose from a wide range of models, fabrics and colors to fit any environment. But despite their vast potential, many homeowners still believe they're not the right fit for them. 

For existing homeowners, the phrase “retrofit” can be a loaded one. Thoughts of contractors making holes or tearing down walls, pulling hundreds of feet of wire or sheetrocking, repainting and refinishing a space can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare.

Fear not because Lutron’s wireless and battery-powered shading solutions are the perfect option to add shades to your home without turning it into a construction zone.

Designed for simple and affordable application, these products are a great entry point into the world of motorized shades. Enjoy all the perks of motorized shading without having to deal with invasive wiring. Are you interested in adding shades to your condo in Hartford or your beach house in Westerly, RI, but not sure where to start? Then keep reading and let us show you how this can all be possible with the power of Lutron.

The Advantages of Installing Motorized Shades

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Beauty, Performance, and Cost Savings. So Many Good Reasons to Upgrade to Lutron Shades

Traditional window shades serve their purpose by providing light control and accenting your home décor. But you want more than that!

Lutron window shades are not only available in a wide variety of styles and sizes, but they are motorized for ultimate control! Imagine the convenience of simply pushing a button to control your shades – raise them, lower them, and adjust the slats for optimal light control.

On top of that, they are sleek and stylish, impressively elevating the ambiance of your living areas to new levels. Want to find out all the benefits of installing motorized shades at your home in Farmington, CT or the surrounding areas? Read more in our blog.

Motorized Shades Improve Your Home With Beauty and Comfort

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Enhance Your Home, Improve Your Wellbeing And Save Energy

Shades put the finishing touch on a room; without them, they can feel sparse and unwelcoming. Window treatments add style, ambiance, and a sense of elegance.

Motorized shades provide more than fashion; they help minimize energy costs, protect your assets and complement your security system. Shades are also a vital component in utilizing daylighting techniques for more human-centric lighting. When tied to a smart home controller, a house can regulate itself, furnishing you with the luxury of comfort and convenience.

Are you curious about how automated shading systems can improve not just the look but the function of your home in Newport, RI and surrounding areas? Continue reading to find out more.