How to Determine the Right Style, Material, and Design

Sunlight has a way of transforming a home’s interior, bringing it to life. It enhances well-being, improves moods, and, in many homes, provides much of the ambient lighting. 

Yet, how often do we lower our shades in the early afternoon and leave them there? According to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) study, about 75% of home window coverings stay in the same position daily. The result? We miss out on all the beauty and benefits sunlight brings. 

There is, however, a solution, and one the DOE recommends: motorized window treatments. 

Here, we’ll explore how to determine the right window covering, from style to material, for your Liberty Hill, TX, home.

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1. Determine Your Needs

Different types of motorized window coverings are designed for various needs and solutions. Blackout roller shades are ideal for those who like really dark bedrooms when sleeping, and sheer shades in the living room retain your beautiful outdoor views. In the home office, you may need to minimize glare. 

Consider the following needs when selecting window treatments:

• Do they need to provide complete privacy when closed, or would you rather maintain the connection with your natural surroundings?

• Are you looking for materials and styles that help regulate temperature and reduce energy usage?

• Are there TVs, computers, or other screens in the room affected by the sun’s glare?

• Do you need to protect your interior furnishings and artwork from direct UV rays? 

• Do you want the window covering to add texture and dimension to the room?

Your needs are also reflected in the window’s varying exposure. Western and eastern-facing windows often receive more direct light and may require window coverings with UV light-blocking capabilities or ones that filter intense sunlight. 

2. Consider the Room Type

When looking at each room, consider how it’s used. Rooms with multipurpose functions may benefit from dual shades that offer two different types for each window. A home office may require window coverings with multiple features, including glare reduction and UV light blocking. Bedrooms and bathrooms need both privacy and visibility to enjoy the beauty of the natural world.

3. Style and Décor

At mero CONCEPTS, our automation and design experts collaborate to come up with automated window coverings that combine the ideal functionality and elevated aesthetics for every space. By partnering with Lutron, the global leader in lighting control and design, we gain access to eight styles of automated window coverings and over 1,000 fabrics curated from leading textile manufacturers worldwide. 

While motorized window shades are popular for their modern aesthetics, automated draperies, blinds, and tension shades also play an essential role in mastering the management of daylight, privacy, and design. Horizontal sheer blinds marry the elegance of sheers with a blind’s precision control of sunlight. 

4. Material and Durability

Materials with varying weaves, from sheer to translucent and blackout, allow the ideal mixture of natural light and privacy for every room. Curtains and Roman shades offer extreme customization, made from your own material carefully selected to align with a room’s design.

Honeycomb and roller shades come in limitless materials, from calming neutrals to rich textures and decorative prints. Lutron’s high-quality fabrics are engineered for long-lasting use and designed for durability.

At mero CONCEPTS, our mission is to elevate your everyday life with enhanced beauty and the latest customized automation. To learn more about motorized shades or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact mero CONCEPTS today.