How to Master Winter Light with Electric Blinds

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Winter demands a lot from our window treatments. We want to maximise what little daylight there is, trap heat inside and create a cosy atmosphere during this season. Window treatments need to be aesthetically pleasing, of course, in just the right colour and material, but ideally they work hard, too, harnessing smart technology to master winter light, benefit your home and make your life easier. Read on to find out how Thomas Sanderson’s custom-made designs, encompassing roof, roller and Roman blinds, offer inspired solutions for your winter windows.

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Smart control
Electric blinds offer a range of benefits in winter. They can be programmed to automatically adjust based on the time of day, helping to regulate the indoor temperature and reduce energy consumption, and by insulating against cold drafts they maintain a comfortable living environment.

The most thermally efficient of all electric designs, Duette® blinds feature a specialist honeycomb structure that creates an insulating barrier, holding onto the warm air and reducing heat loss by up to 55%.

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In addition to being electric, your blinds can now also be smart, meaning you can operate them not simply via a remote control, but through a smart system. When you connect your electric blinds to a Somfy Smart Hub, they can be operated via an app or through voice control.

Smart electric blinds are effortless by design. Quickly open them to let winter light flood in and naturally warm your home, or say the word and activate pre-programmed scenes. For example, you might set a Movie Time scene that puts your blinds at just the right position, creating the perfect viewing atmosphere for a winter’s afternoon of film watching. Simply issue the voice command, and your blinds will do the rest.

Roman blinds, rollers and roof blinds are all available as smart blinds.

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Easy access
Blinds fitted in conservatory roofs, tall gable end windows and skylights can be very hard to reach. Smart electric blinds are the simple, hands-free solution, giving you complete control over out-of-the-way window treatments, whether you want to gaze up at winter snow falling, or screen out the darkness.

Smart technology also allows you to set timers to activate the blinds when you’re not at home, which is great for security. Smart Duette® roof blinds, meanwhile, offer next-level thermal efficiency, keeping winter drafts out and trapping heat.

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Brilliantly bespoke
Windows are an important and unique feature of any home, and may not conform to standard shapes and measurements. Consequently, off-the-shelf window treatments rarely provide the right combination of insulation, privacy, light control and energy efficiency you want from your blinds, particularly during the winter. For that, you need fully bespoke blinds, custom made to fit even the most unusual windows and offering the highest level of functionality. That’s why all Thomas Sanderson smart blinds are made to measure, helping you maximise winter light and create a cosy, insulated space once the sun has set.

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Expert design and installation
In the dark, cold months, window treatments that can manage low winter sun and create a cosy atmosphere once it’s dark are essential, and for that, you need great design. This goes beyond the blind’s specifics – its thermally efficient fabric or smart technology – and includes a careful process of consultation, measuring and installation with expert designers and installers.

At Thomas Sanderson, an initial in-home consultation with a designer is your chance to discuss all your requirements. Once you’re happy with the designer’s suggestions for the colour and style of electric blind, an expert installer visits to conduct a survey, verifying the precise measurements of your window. Skilled teams then create the blinds and last of all, the installer returns to fit them and walk you through their features, including those smart tech options that will make them so easy and enjoyable to operate. You’ll be delighted with the bespoke service and beautiful blinds that help you effortlessly master the winter light in your home.

Discover more about smart blinds on the Thomas Sanderson website.

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