GAZELLE MAGAZINE October Health Issue. | Page 48

Four Benefits of Home Automation

By LISA DeVOLE
Peace of Mind With home automation you can control almost everything in your home - from securing your alarm system to controlling your window coverings . Smart home technology can provide a certain level of comfort . After all , your home is the place you should feel the safest . With the help of a smart home system , you ’ re able to turn lighting on or off and open or close your window coverings at all times to make it seem like someone is home even when you ’ re not . It is a way for technology to provide peace of mind when it comes to your family and their safety .
Convenience Your household may be chaotic , but smart devices are here to make life a whole lot easier . Having these systems in your home makes it easy for you to enjoy automated lights , shades , even music at the touch of a button or with a simple command . This technology was invented to make life easier for you . Motorizing window treatments , for example , reduces the wear and tear that comes from manual operation .
Energy Efficiency Did you know that you can save money on your energy bill with home automation ? It ’ s estimated that we lose over 50 % of our home ’ s heating and cooling through the windows . So rather than cranking up your heat or air conditioning to avoid uncomfortable temperatures in your home , consider automated Smart Shades by Budget Blinds . These automated shades can be controlled from a wide array of options such as wireless wall switches , hand-held remotes and timers , apps that allow you to control from your Smart device or Alexa .
Child Safety As a parent , your number one concern is your child ’ s safety . It is important to not overlook basic household items such as window coverings when child proofing your home . Smart home technology can be a major benefit for parents . Having automated shades can eliminate dangerous dangling cords out of a child ’ s reach keeping them safe around all windows .
Smart home technology is not only for your alarm system , your lighting and your thermostat ; it is now available for your windows . Budget Blinds , North America ’ s largest window covering provider , and Lutron , one of the most respected names in smart home Automation , have teamed up to give you the best when it comes to automated window treatments . This partnership will allow you to integrate smart home technology in a fashionable way with Automated window coverings in stylish colors and fabrics . Your Smart Shades by Budget Blinds can be the start of your home ’ s transformation into a smart home . Whether you prefer shutters , drapes , blinds or shades , all popular Budget Blinds window coverings can be motorized . To learn more about motorized window coverings , and additional eco-friendly benefits that Smart Shades by Budget Blinds can provide , contact your Budget Blinds Style Consultant today !
LisaDevole is a Style Consultant with Budget Blinds of St . Louis and prides herself on her ability to help clients find beautifully unique window treatments and accessories to complement their individual style and décor . A free in-home consultation with Lisa or one of Budget Blinds ’ other professional designers can be scheduled at 636-529-0632 or by visiting BudgetBlinds . com . Like Budget Blinds on Facebook and follow the company on Instagram @ BudgetBlindsSTL .