Incorporating natural light into a home’s design is a long-time trend. And, as more people in Denver, CO, blur the lines between their home’s interior and the outside world, it only continues to grow. 

The challenge lies in managing this breathtaking light. Who has time to open and close shades throughout the day? 

When direct sunlight causes heat gain and damage to a home’s interior, the shades are closed and remain there, and we miss out on the beauty and benefits of natural light.

A study by the US. Department of Energy (DOE) confirms this. They found that 75% of residential window coverings remain in the same position throughout the day. Yet, when used as intended, they enhance comfort, increase energy efficiency, provide privacy, control glare, and let in the beauty of diffuse sunlight. 

There is a solution. As spring takes bloom, now’s the time to take advantage of whole-house shading control which lets your smart home manage daylight and privacy for you.

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Creating a Greener Home

Spring in the Colorado Rockies is stunning. The days are warming, and the daffodils are blooming. In homes without smart window coverings, all too often, this beautiful sunlight that brings warmth and flowers also brings excessive heat. The DOE reports that 76% of the sunlight falling on standard double-pane windows enters a home as heat.

One of the best features of whole-house shading control is automation. Sensors communicate with your shades, telling them when the temperature rises and when direct sunlight enters your home. In response, the shades lower, protecting furniture and flooring while lowering heat gain and energy consumption. As the sun arcs across the sky, they open again, letting in filtered sunlight. 

Of course, spring in Denver is nothing if not unpredictable. When that snowstorm comes whipping in, one tap on a touchscreen can lower one or every shade, keeping the warmth from your fire and HVAC system in. This adaptability ensures enhanced comfort and energy efficiency, no matter the weather outside.

Settings for Life’s Everyday Moments

Certain activities require adjusting window coverings to make the most of them. When watching a movie, we lower the shades. When entertaining guests, we raise them and turn on the landscape lights. When leaving our homes or heading to bed, we lower them for privacy. 

At Electronic Integration, we’ll get to know your lifestyle and how your motorized window coverings best serve your needs and preferences. Then, we’ll program them to respond, whether sitting down to dinner with the family or hosting an elegant party, pressing one button adjusts every shade in your home.

Adding to Your Home’s Design

Spring is the season of new beginnings. After spring cleaning, it’s time to look around and see what areas of the home require a boost, whether in design or functionality. What better way to enhance both than with the latest automated window coverings?

These window treatments come in numerous styles of shades, draperies, and blinds, and in hundreds of designer fabrics.

Are you ready to elevate everyday living with the ease and beauty of motorized shades? To learn more about whole-house shading control or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Electronic Integration today.