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Why Motorised Blinds Are a Smarter Choice

In our rapidly advancing world, technology continually offers innovative solutions to everyday challenges, and window treatments are no exception. Motorised blinds offer the perfect blend of style and practicality, providing a modern, convenient alternative to traditional window coverings. As smart home technology continues to gain momentum, motorised blinds are leading the way. If you’d appreciate unmatched convenience or are looking to save a little on your energy bill, read on to discover why motorised blinds are the smarter choice for your home. 

 

Advantages of Motorised Blinds 

Clients who install motorised blinds often report a variety of unexpected benefits. While experiencing these improvements firsthand is the best way to appreciate them, here are five key advantages you can look forward to:

  1. Convenience and Ease of Use: When people think of motorised blinds they think of remote control operation. While this is an option, motorised blinds have evolved to be even more convenient and are now compatible with smartphones and even home automation systems. Now you can adjust all the blinds in your home with a single tap whether you're at home or miles away. The ability to synchronise multiple blinds simultaneously saves time and effort, making daily routines smoother and more efficient.
  2. Enhanced Comfort: Motorised blinds provide precise control over light and privacy, ensuring your home environment is always comfortable. Whether you want to let in the morning sun or create a cosy, shaded sanctuary in the afternoon, motorised blinds allow you to set the perfect ambience at the touch of a button. Additionally, you can program your blinds to open and close at specific times, ensuring optimal comfort throughout the day without lifting a finger.
  3. Increased Safety: For homes with young children and pets, motorised blinds offer a significant safety advantage by eliminating the need for dangling cords. This feature reduces the risk of accidents and creates a safer living environment, giving you peace of mind. The streamlined, cordless design also contributes to a cleaner, more organised look in any room.
  4. Energy Efficiency: One of the most attractive benefits is the effect of motorised blinds on your energy bill. By programming your blinds to adjust based on the time of day, you can effectively regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for artificial heating or cooling. For instance, blinds can be set to close during the hottest part of the day to keep the interior cool or to open during winter mornings to let in the warmth of the sun. This smart regulation saves you money and helps you lead a more sustainable lifestyle. 
  5. Integration with Smart Home Systems: Motorised blinds are designed to seamlessly integrate with popular smart home systems such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. This compatibility allows for comprehensive home automation, enabling blinds to operate in harmony with other smart devices. For example, blinds can be programmed to adjust based on weather conditions, the time of day, or occupancy, providing a truly intelligent home environment.

 

Customisation and Design Options 

Our motorised blinds offer an impressive array of design options, ensuring you can find the perfect fit for any room in your home. Whether you prefer the sleek lines of roller blinds or elegant folds of Roman shades, we’ve got a style to match your aesthetic. The extensive selection of fabrics ranges from sheer to blackout, allowing you to control light and privacy according to your needs.

But the customisation doesn’t stop there. Motorised blinds from Total Look Blinds are tailored to fit specific window sizes, ensuring a flawless installation no matter how unique your windows might be. This level of customisation means your motorised blinds will not only function perfectly but also enhance your home’s decor.

 

Installation and Maintenance

Professional Installation is the best way to ensure optimal performance and seamless integration. At Total Look Blinds, we specialise in installing motorised blinds from Automate™. The Automate range includes motors, controllers, sensors, and smart home integration to create a variety of motorised shade solutions for New Zealand homes.

We make the installation process straightforward regardless of which motorised option you choose. For existing homes, the Automate Wire-Free Li-Ion Motor is a popular choice, as it doesn't require an electrician, making the installation quick and convenient. These motors can be connected to Automate solar panels for recharging or charged from a power socket. In contrast, Automate E & M Motors, which do require an electrician for wiring, are typically installed in new homes under construction. 

All Automate motors are complemented by stylish handheld or wall switch controls, as well as connections to your smartphone and smart home systems. So whether you have Apple HomeKit, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa you’ll be pleased to know they’re all compatible with our motorised blinds. 

The best part? Once they’re installed there’s no more hassle. This is because motorised blinds require significantly less upkeep compared to traditional blinds. With fewer mechanical parts exposed to wear and tear, these blinds are designed for longevity and reliability. 

 

Cost Considerations 

After reading all the benefits you might be wondering, what’s the catch? We’ll be transparent: motorised blinds do cost more than traditional blinds. However, we like to think of this as a long-term investment. A study at Illinois Tech shows that automated blinds not only cut energy consumption costs by 25% but will likely recoup the cost of installation within three to five years. 

Furthermore, the increased safety, minimal maintenance, and longevity of motorised blinds mean fewer replacements and repairs. This durability, coupled with the potential for enhancing your home's market value makes motorised blinds a wise investment. If cost is a concern, or you’re working with a specific budget reach out for a free quote. The team at Total Look Blinds is committed to finding the best option for your unique preferences.  

 

Conclusion 

From unmatched convenience and enhanced comfort to increased safety and energy efficiency, motorised blinds are a smart investment for any home. If you appreciate the idea of transforming your space with state-of-the-art window treatments consider making motorised blinds your next home improvement project. Ready to reap the benefits of modern Automate™ technology? Contact Total Look Blinds today for a consultation. Let us help you bring the future into your home with the perfect blend of innovation and functionality. 

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Angela Shepherd
Roger did a fantastic job of installing our new shutters. He was very professional and very friendly. His attention to detail was impeccable. (Terry was involved in the initial consultation and was also very knowledgeable and helpful.) We would definitely recommend them. AAAA++++
Niall Robertson
Excellent service quality product from this company who consistently delivers a great personal experience to its customers.Comes highly recommended. Thank you Team!
Stephen Ball
Very happy with result, beautiful appearance. High quality, efficient and effective at a good price.
Tracy-Ann Willcock
Thank you Jo and Roger at Total Look Blinds. Your service and after service and products are absolutely fantastic. From 3 years ago when Roger installed the Blinds to the fantastic after sale service today, absolutely brilliant. Jo and Roger are just such nice people. Thank you!
Parvaneh Karimi Fishani
We had double roller blinds installed in our new house. The price was much more reasonable compared to other shops, and their service was reasonably fast. The staff were friendly and helpful!I can't say much about the quality of the material since the blinds haven't been installed for long, but we hope they will be as good as the service we received!
nicola taylor
Amazing company, amazing team and amazing service. Totally recommend Total Look Blinds.
Anwar Sadat
Excellent piece of work and commitment from the team to get the blinds delivered and installed on time.
James B
Lovely blinds with professional service.Sincere thanks to Laren for your helpful advice and Carl for excellent installation…..much appreciated
Lia Wongsohardjo
I love my roller blinds from Total Look Blinds, the products are great. They have excellent customer service, the sales, the admin and the installer are amazing. I have bought from them twice for my house in Oteha and now in Orewa where I moved recently. Terry is very expert, kind and helpful, he is a talented salesman.
Jim Richardson
Total blinds were Totally Professional. Excellent service from measurements to advice given through to the final fitting and the blinds look great! The price was also very reasonable and far better than competitor's. I totally recommended Total Blinds. Thanks! Jim
Ant MacLean
Had an old vertical blind that was manufactured by them, that was broken. Excellent cheery and quick repair service and great value too.Support kiwi jobs stay local. If you buy something NZ made you can get spares.
Jackson Whitham
Outstanding service from everyone at Total Look Blinds. Jo was incredibly helpful in quoting a sun screen blind over the phone including looking up previous work done at home to match measurements, ordered over the phone and installed in less than 2 weeks - well ahead of schedule - high quality, friendly installer. Definitely recommend using this company!
Gaye Heywood
Total -Look BlindsWould recommend them they are organised, friendly, great communication, quick installation. Nothing is a problem. Very happy with their service from start to finish.
Nerissa Attewell
Excellent service, quick turnaround the whole team were informative and helpful! We love our blinds so much :)
Lanice McMillan
Thank you for your awesome service and flexibility to get quotes on very short notice. Love the roller blinds
Diane Andrew
Recommend this company highly. Efficient and quality service. Very happy with my blinds. Very reasonably priced
Vaughan Ludlam
Excellent product, pricing and service from Total Look Blinds – thanks David, Lauren, Carl & the rest of the team.
Vicki Landon
Cannot fault Caroline and the team from Total Look Blinds. Very professional and accommodating. Friendly people from the measuring, advice on product and installation. We have used them in several houses and will continue to do so. Highly recommend Total Look Blinds.
Eve O-R
A five star company to deal with, accurate, quick, professional and reasonably priced. Definitely will return. Highly recommended!
Paula Reason
Total Look Blinds are amazing ! Fantastic fast service , top quality product, friendly, and best of all , installed early !
Kambiz Radman
Could not be happier with my new sun screens and blinds, look awesome. The material seems nice and hopefully durable (I'll update you on that later)."Terry" is a positive Rep who speaks clearly. He measured well but didn't explain some installation details, which confused me afterward. However, "Carolyn" came to the site and explained everything very well. Roger is a professional installer who did a quick and clean job. Thanks "Jo" for admin updates and following up. 101% recommended.
Lisa Fong
Could not be happier with my new shutters - big shout out to Total Look Blinds who did a fantastic job with the measure, manufacture and installation! All done in NZ so would highly recommend!
Jayne Steele
Loving my new blinds, awesome service, great advice with colour selection , soooooo glad went for the motorised option, so simple and at the end of the day not really that much more for convenience, no cords and fun
Tina Smith
Have used Total Look Blinds for a number of years and always outstanding service. Jo had my blind repair turned around in less than 3 hours. Highly recommend them.
Melissa Slater
Awesome consultation gave really good ideas and pointers. Quick to manufacture and install. End result is beautiful.
John Trotman
We had Total Look Blinds install blinds in our House they were very professional and efficient,from when Terry first measured and Quoted until the blinds were installed,would recommend them for all your blinds and curtains you may need,Thanks again for a great service.
Mark Jeus Buenavista
Great company to deal with. Terry is very knowledgeable. Happy with the outcome of our kitchen windows with shutters. Next project would be shutters in our living room windows. Thanks Total Look Blinds team!
Trudi Stevenson
Total Look blinds were an outstanding company to work with. They installed both shutters and blinds in our home at competitive prices and using high quality materials. Timing and installation were faultless. We are thrilled with the service and the result.
Bhavika n Divesh Kumar
We used Total Look Blinds in 2005 for our family home. After 19 years of wear and tear we needed some parts and couple of vertical blinds track needed fixing. Took a drive to Takanini and was greeted by the office lady Jo who was very helpful and was amazed when she pulled out our 19 years old invoice from their record. The team manage to fix the track within a day and got the parts i needed at a fair price. Highly recommend them if you want quality products and a fantastic after sales service. Great company to deal with 😊
Audrey Usmar
Amazing customer service and product!! From Lauren doing the quote and recommendations, to Carl doing the install, to the amazing office support with Jo... Highly recommended. You can't go wrong with this awesome group looking after you THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Peter Glass
Great service from quote to install. Deliver on their promises. Multiple repeat customer. Excellent team to deal with.
hong he
Love the company and the products they provided and installed. We are very grateful for their wonderful support and help!
Leila El-yassir
I cannot recommend Total Look Blinds enough. From start to finish, their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail were truly commendable. The quality of their blinds is exceptional.The customer service provided was second to none. Brent and David were knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to assist. They patiently answered all my questions and helped me make informed decisions that perfectly matched my style and requirements.They went above and beyond to ensure that I was completely happy with my blinds. Any concerns or issues I had were promptly addressed and resolved to my utmost satisfaction.I highly recommend Total Look Blinds to anyone in need of high-quality blinds and outstanding service. I am extremely pleased with my blinds and the overall experience. Five stars all the way!
Marley Brady
We had stunning shutters installed throughout the house. The staff were great and we love the final look! 5 stars
Emily Anderson
Love my new shutters - they have transformed our guest room and bathrooms! From the sales visit to the installation, so easy to work with the great people of Total Look Blinds! Love that they are made here in NZ too! Thanks!
WYNN RIECHELMANN
Absolutely love our TotalBlinds shutters! They have transformed our bedroom. Service from measure up and quote was excellent and communication with the TotalBlinds team was a pleasure! They took half the time than was quoted by another supplier and although they were a bit cheaper, the shutters are very good quality. Plus they are NZ made! Highly recommend!
Antoinette Cooney
Happy to recommend the service and products provided by Total Look Blinds recently.Terry did the initial measuring with helpful suggestions. Roger the installer was great and a perfect tradesman to help us ‘oldies’ - no rushing through the job or explanations. Pleased with our vertical and roll up blinds👏
David Lim
Vertical and horizontal blinds completed on time. Reliable and great people to deal. Over the years, I have engaged the services of Total Look Blinds a few times and I have always been pleased with the results. I would do it again in the future with any hesitation. Highly recommended.
Grant McFlinn
From first contact with Sales Consultant Lauren to Jo in the office and installer Carl, the entire process was nothing short of exceptional. As for the blinds themselves, thanks to Lauren's invaluable input, they look amazing and are undoubtedly high quality. Thoroughly recommend and will most definitely use again.
Sarahlou Clark
AAA+++ service professional recommended to all. I thought I could imagine what it was going to look like but I am absolutely rapt looks so fresh, clean and high end it’s mind blowing and great price Thank you so much.
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