Your home’s comfort and style go beyond furniture and décor—lighting control and shading play a vital role in creating the perfect atmosphere. At Reference Audio Video & Security, we bring modern motorized shading solutions that blend seamlessly with your home’s design while enhancing energy efficiency, privacy, and convenience.

The Benefits of Motorized Shades

Traditional window coverings can be cumbersome, inconsistent, and outdated. With motorized shading, you gain effortless control over natural light and privacy while upgrading your home’s aesthetics. Here’s why homeowners are making the switch:

1. Seamless Integration with Smart Home Systems

Our motorized shades are designed to work with virtually any automation system, allowing you to control them through a remote, app, or voice command. Whether you use a dedicated home automation system or a standalone solution, our shades fit effortlessly into your smart home ecosystem.

2. A Sleek, Minimalist Design

Say goodbye to messy cords and bulky hardware. Our shading systems feature concealed wiring and screws for a clean, sophisticated look. Whether you prefer sheer, blackout, or light-filtering fabrics, we offer stylish options to match any décor.

3. Energy Efficiency & Climate Control

Motorized shades help regulate indoor temperatures by reducing heat gain in the summer and retaining warmth in the winter. This not only keeps your home comfortable year-round but also lowers energy costs.

How Custom Roller Shades Combine Style & Smart Technology

You might not think much of roller shades, but they’ve come a long way in history! Decorative cloth and paper roller shades first appeared in 17th-century Holland, but it wasn’t until 1858 that a New York factory would begin mass-producing window shades.   

Window blinds stayed relatively the same for more than a century until the 1980s, with the new concept of a “smart house.” Today, brands like Hunter Douglas and PowerShades produce sleek and stylish custom roller shades you can automate in one tap of a button with systems like Control4 and Crestron.  

Our clients in Davenport, IA, love the convenience that smart blinds provide. Upgrading to motorized blinds is like going from hand-washing dishes to owning a dishwasher. Once you experience the difference, you’ll never go back to regular blinds.  

But you may be wondering, “Are motorized shades really necessary?” We share below seven helpful ways smart shades will enhance your daily routine.