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Choose How Your Shades Move

A tap on your phone, a touch of the wand or a gentle push. Every Hunter Douglas style comes with a choice of how it opens and closes, and we’ll help you match it to each window.

Pirouette® Window Shadings in Wren Goldfinch with ClearView® and PowerView® Automation in a living room
Pirouette® Window Shadings

Find the Right Way to Operate

Pick a system to see how it works, what it’s best for and which styles offer it.

Silhouette® Window Shadings and Luminette® Privacy Sheers with PowerView® Automation in a living room with leather furniture

Motorized

PowerView® Automation

Move every shade in the house from your phone, a Pebble® remote or your voice, and set schedules that run whether you’re home or away.

Works with Most Hunter Douglas shades, Skyline® and drapery

Designer Banded Shades in Blakeney with SoftTouch® Motorization on dining room windows

Motorized

SoftTouch® Motorization

Motorized ease with nothing to set up. Give the wand a gentle pull or push and the shade moves on its own.

Works with Silhouette®, Pirouette®, roller and banded shades

Woman opening drapery from the PowerView® App on her phone

Motorized

PowerView® Motorized Drapery

Custom drapery that opens and closes on its own, on a schedule or with a tap. Ideal across wide windows and patio doors.

Works with Custom Shades custom drapery

Designer Roller Shades in Urban Loft Hues with a LiteRise® cordless lift in a kids' room

Cordless

LiteRise®

Push up to raise, pull down to lower. The shade stays exactly where you leave it, and there are no lift cords at all.

Works with Duette®, Silhouette®, Vignette®, Sonnette® and more

Duette® Honeycomb Shades in India Silk™ with Top-Down/Bottom-Up and PowerView® Automation in a bright living room

Cordless

Top-Down/Bottom-Up

Lower the top for daylight with privacy, or raise the bottom for the view. One shade that works both ways.

Works with Many Hunter Douglas shades, with LiteRise® or PowerView®

Duette® Honeycomb Shades with Duolite® and PowerView® Automation in a home office with a small dog

Light Control

Duolite®

Two fabrics in one shade: light filtering for the day and room darkening for the night, on one headrail.

Works with Duette® and other Hunter Douglas shades

Duette® Honeycomb Shades with LightLock® closed, darkening a kids' room with a reading nook

Light Control

LightLockâ„¢

Side channels seal the light gaps around a blackout shade, for the darkest bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms.

Works with Duette®

Aura® Illuminated Shades glowing behind a black freestanding tub

Light Control

Aura® Illuminated Shades

A shade with soft built-in lighting, so the window glows in the evening instead of going dark.

Works with Aura® shades

Honeycomb shades with Vertiglideâ„¢ side-to-side operation on a patio door

Special Windows

VertiGlideâ„¢

A shade that moves side to side, made for sliding glass doors and room dividers.

Works with Duette®

Honeycomb shades with TrackGlideâ„¢ on floor-to-ceiling living room windows

Special Windows

TrackGlideâ„¢

Keeps the shade in place whether a tilt-turn window is closed, tilted or swung open. It suits French doors too.

Works with Duette®

Honeycomb shades on tall sunroom windows below a vaulted ceiling and chandelier

Special Windows

SkyLiftâ„¢

Shades made for skylights, run by PowerView®, a hand crank or a telescoping pole.

Works with Duette®

A Day With PowerView®

Set schedules once in the app and your shades follow the sun. Change them any time, or move one shade with a tap.

  1. 6:30AM

    Bedroom shades rise slowly, so you wake to daylight instead of an alarm.

  2. 12:00PM

    Living room shades lower partway to cut glare on the TV and floors.

  3. 5:00PM

    West-facing rooms close against the low sun to keep things cool.

  4. 8:00PM

    Street-facing windows close for privacy as the lights come on.

  5. 10:30PM

    Everything closes for the night, even when you’re away.

Operating System Questions

Still wondering? Call a showroom or ask your design consultant at your free visit.

What types of operating systems does Custom Shades of London offer for window coverings? For window coverings, you can select from manual options such as corded, cordless, or continuous cord loop systems. Advanced motorized operating systems, including PowerView Automation and SoftTouch Motorization, are also available for convenient control in the London area. What are the advantages of motorized window covering operating systems from Custom Shades of London for homes in the London area? Motorized operating systems offer unmatched convenience for window coverings in London, allowing control via remote, smartphone apps, or voice commands. They enhance safety by eliminating cords and enable easy scheduling for effortless daily adjustments. Which child-safe operating systems for window coverings are offered by Custom Shades of London? For enhanced safety for children and pets in the London area, child-safe operating systems include cordless and motorized options, both of which eliminate dangling cords. How do advanced window covering operating systems from Custom Shades of London integrate with smart home technology in London? Advanced window covering operating systems, particularly motorized options, seamlessly integrate with various smart home systems. This allows homeowners in London to enjoy centralized control and automated adjustments for enhanced convenience.

No Cords to Pull. Nothing to Tangle.

Canada’s rules for corded window coverings limit how long and how reachable any cord can be. Every style we recommend comes in a cordless or motorized version, and we’ll point out the safest choice for each room.

Smart Operating Systems for Your Window Coverings

Elevate your home with advanced operating systems designed for modern window coverings. Experience unparalleled convenience, enhanced security, and seamless integration with your smart home ecosystem.

Our cutting-edge operating systems provide effortless control over your blinds and shades, allowing you to automate schedules, adjust lighting, and improve energy efficiency with just a tap or voice command.

Smart Operating Systems for Enhanced Window Coverings

Our advanced operating systems offer a sophisticated way to manage your window treatments. These systems go beyond basic automation, providing features like precise scheduling, integration with smart home hubs, and voice control for ultimate convenience. Whether you’re looking to enhance security by simulating occupancy or simply want to optimize natural light and energy efficiency, our operating systems deliver. For a comprehensive overview of smart options, start with PowerView® Automation.

Explore the benefits of modern operating systems for your home:

  • Effortless Control: Manage your blinds and shades with a simple app, remote, or voice command.
  • Energy Efficiency: Automate your window coverings to help regulate indoor temperature, reducing heating and cooling costs. Learn what makes a blind energy efficient.
  • Enhanced Safety: Opt for cordless systems and smart scheduling to create a safer environment, especially for children and pets. See our FAQ on child and pet safety.
  • Smart Home Integration: Seamlessly connect your window coverings with other smart devices for a fully integrated home experience. Find out how motorized blinds work with smart home systems.
  • Convenience and Comfort: Wake up to natural light or ensure privacy with automated adjustments throughout the day. Compare cordless options like Top-Down/Bottom-Up with motorized SoftTouch® Motorization.

Upgrade your home with intelligent operating systems that bring comfort, security, and efficiency to your window coverings.

London’s Top Sellers

The styles customers choose most, with any of these systems.

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