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The Revolution of Modern Roller Shades

Roller shades may have been around since the 1800s, but they’ve been revolutionized in modern years to become more than just a covering for a window. Changes to the roller shade have included the development and incorporation of new materials, textiles, and designer fabric lines; a focus on environmentally friendly and energy efficient options; and updates to the operational system to make using the shade easier and more convenient. All these improvements have made modern roller shades more contemporary, chic, and practical in today’s home.

The revolution of modern roller shades with designer fabrics and PowerView® Automation near Miami, Florida (FL)

Modern roller shades from Hunter Douglas don’t just come in one or two fabrics; the options are nearly endless with over 400 textiles from sheer to opaque to choose from. For the ultimate fabric selection discerning clientele may also consider Design Studio™ Roller Shades that are available in exclusive fabrics from the famed textile artist Rebecca Atwood. Roller shades made with material from the Atwood collection were created by Atwood’s signature hand stamping process and enliven a room with color and pattern in a modern yet timeless fashion.

The revolution of materials for roller shades not only includes different hues, patterns, and weaves, there are also materials and new shade designs that have be purposefully developed for specific functions like protection or energy efficiency. Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Roller Shades are made with a mesh like material that protects your home’s interior from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays, and so are especially useful in rooms with abundant natural light. Sonnette™ Cellular Roller Shades, on the other hand, are a modern shade that combines the straightforward operation of a roller shade and the design of cellular honeycomb shades to produce a window shade that is popular for its sophisticated insulating qualities, which help reduce energy loss out windows and improve a home’s over all energy efficiency. So, homeowners can protect their property, use less energy, and decrease their home’s carbon footprint simply by upgrading to energy efficient modern roller shades.

Another modern revolution for roller shades has to do with the operating system. Though modern roller shades are designed to work in the same way as traditional roller shades (having the fabric roll around a top header bar when the shade is raised), homeowners now have the option of manual or motorized operation. PowerView® Automation works with almost all Hunter Douglas window treatments including modern roller shades making the window covering more convenient to use. PowerView® Automation is available with several different interfaces from a remote-controlled roller shade option to voice activated shades when paired with a smart home system. PowerView® Automation even has a scheduling option so shades can be automatically drawn and shut each day to maximize the usefulness and efficiency of every shade in the home.

South Kendall Interiors is the one stop shop for the latest modern roller shades from Hunter Douglas. Request a consultation with one of their design experts today to discuss upgrading your home’s interior with new modern roller shades. South Kendall Interiors is located near Miami, Florida, and serves the greater Miami area.