Apex windows aren’t just for show. They’re also handy in giving your home a touch of personality and lighting up the interior. But when it comes to managing light and maintaining privacy, standard window blinds aren’t the answer.

That’s where our electric apex window blinds come in. The following are the concepts and inspirations for incorporating electric apex window blinds into your home.

1. Connect Your Home Automation with Your Electric Blind

If you have a smart system in your home, you can connect your electric window blind with the automation system. This way, you can control the window blind using your smart phone and set up voice commands to operate the blind.

Imagine walking into your living room and finding that the window blind has automatically adjusted according to the position of the sun.

2. Use the Correct Fabric to Reduce Your Energy Costs

As much as apex windows are aesthetically pleasing to the eye, they’re often prone to losing heat in winter and gaining heat in the summer due to their large size. But this is something that can be fixed with the right kind of fabric, like thermal or honeycomb fabrics which act as insulation between the window and the room.

This can have a huge impact in terms of saving energy bills and keeping your home warm and snug throughout the year.

And if you want the best of both worlds, choose materials that complement your home’s interior while also providing the additional insulation you need.

Find out more about the energy-saving advantages of using honeycomb fabrics here.

3. Include the Blinds in Your Interior Design

Opt for custom blinds to complement your home’s interior by using unique fabrics, bright colors, and interesting designs. You can envision how beautiful your master bedroom will look with apex window blinds made of luxurious fabrics that match your bedding. Your blinds will become an integral part of your well-designed interior space.

4. Build Several Layers for Adaptable Lighting 

For more options when it comes to lighting, try having two levels of blinds in your windows. A good place to start is having a blackout blind and a sheer blind.

A blackout blind is ideal because it provides total darkness, perfect for a movie day or an afternoon nap. A sheer blind – or translucent blind – is great because it filters the sunlight without completely blocking it. You can choose how much light you need at any given time by opening two different layers.

5. Automate How Much Light You Let In 

Most people don’t even realize how much light influences our mood.

With electric apex window blinds, you can pre-program them to slowly open in the morning to allow sunlight to enter your room instead of waking up to a jarring alarm clock. Then, you can pre-program your blinds to automatically shut in the evening as night falls to give you that extra sense of privacy without lifting a finger.

Aside from convenience, there’s another advantage to having automated window blinds. Too much sun exposure can lead to damage to your artwork, flooring, and furniture. But if you’ve got pre-programmed electric window blinds that automatically open and shut according to your schedule, you can rest assured UV damage won’t be an issue.

Electric Apex Window Blinds – a No-Brainer

Electric blinds for apex windows aren’t just about convenience (though they do make life easier). They’re about getting more from your home: better light control, lower energy use, and a more considered interior.

If you have apex windows and haven’t yet thought about electric blinds, now’s a good time to start. And if you’re not sure where to begin, we’re happy to help. Get in touch with us today and we’ll talk through the options.