Remote Control Shades

Even if you don't have high walls with high window openings, there are advantages to using remote control shades. Because the cords that control the shades are hidden, remote control shades offer a cleaner, neater appearance than shades iwth visible control cords. This is especially true for bay window shades, which often have a center control cord. This cord can distract from the clean, spacious feel that a bay window adds to a room.

Dangling control cords can also present a safety hazard if you have small children. Because your children are naturally curious, they may be tempted to explore and play with dangling cords. This can result in serious injury or worse. Remote control shades provide an easy way to prevent this safety hazard.

Some manufacturers, like Hunter Douglas, offer remote control as an add on option with some shade styles. For example, you can get a Hunter Douglas 24 x 36 double cell honeycomb shade for $97.00 and add a remote control system for an additional $129.60 at blindsgalore.com. Other manufacturers, including Comfortex, Bali, Kirsch, and Graber, also offer remote control options on many of their shades and blinds.

If you use roller blinds, you can buy a separate remote control motorized system like the one offered by tech-home.com. This system is flexible and works with roller blinds or shades from any manufacturer.