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SHADES
There's No Slowing Motorized
Shades Sales Momentum
Heading into uncertain economic conditions predicted for 2024,
the automated window treatments/shades category is as close to
a surefire investment as an integrator can make, according to the
latest CE Pro exclusive reader research. This year, industry software
giant D-Tools adds insights from 1,000+ integrators.
by Arlen Schweiger
IT'S NEVER A GOOD IDEA to label anything a kind of
" -proof. " That's a good way to get people in trouble for
misleading advertising of their bullet-proof reliability, future-proof
scalability, fool-proof functionality, and what not.
But the motorized shades and window treatments category
makes a better case for being " recession-proof " and
increasing in demand than just about all other custom integration
technology. Except for lighting control and lighting
fixtures, both of which are directly tied to automated shades
in application and as an interior design darling.
A key potential driver of increased motorized shades
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business is a still-emerging market among commercial and
resimercial clients. There is also increasing but untapped demand
for wire-free, battery-operated shades that are more
retrofit-friendly, as well as outdoor awnings, pergolas, and
other structures to address these extended living spaces.
Read on for the latest application trends, end users, best
room candidates for shades, integrator priorities for vendor
partners, amount of different shade types and fabrics. Plus,
hear from leading manufacturers about their perspectives on
homeowner and interior designer requests, as well as unique
innovations.
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