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SHADE CONTROLS
ANTICIPATED GROWTH RATE IN 2024 FOR SHADE TYPES
those less than 31 inches wide, in 37% vs. 8% in half of their
projects, respectively.
Luxury residences may be being built with even larger
windows to follow circadian trends in health and wellness
Channel trends of
energy savings,
privacy, design,
outdoor living,
and versatile
workspaces are
reflected in the
types of shades
installed.
projects because they can
control lighting and shades
in tandem when it comes to
natural vs. artificial light. Or
they have incredible vistas
that can make automated
shades both a wow factor
and pragmatic. The number
of supersized shades (61+
inches wide) projects surged
by 14% year-over-year.
The Formal Living Room
leapt over Primary Room
and Great Room as the most
common place to install motorized shades in residences.
Home Offices and Outdoor Areas were the biggest areas of
growth last year, as those spaces picked up significant traction
to move into fourth and fifth spots, respectively.
Project Proposals Increasingly on Trend
Channel trends of energy savings, privacy, design, outdoor
living, and versatile workspaces are reflected in the types
of shades spec'd on a job proposal. Like lighting fixtures,
this category's leading designs include a variety of styles for
dealers to incorporate and create a comprehensive solution
throughout the whole house.
4 21 4 31 28 10 2
4 31 22 15
26%-50%
10%
Same/Flat
21%
11%-25%
27%
6%-10%
31%
1%-5%
4%
Battery-Powered
Interior Motorized
Shades
Nearly 30% of
integrators predict
growth between 1%
and 10% next year.
13 2
51+%
2%
26%-50%
13%
11%-25%
13%
6%-10%
15%
Same/Flat
30%
1%-5%
22%
Graber: Your Next Opportunity Is Already in the Room
Motorized shades are
one of the fastest growing
product categories,
with lighting control
becoming a popular topic
for homeowners looking
to modernize. Automated
window treatments are
a profitable addition to
any dealer's product portfolio, providing a solution that not
only regulates natural light, but also functions as a part of a
home's interior design. However, not all motorized shades
are created equal. When it comes to inviting technology
into the home, a space that is often personalized for the
inhabitants, functionality matters - and so does design.
Graber Smart Shades were designed with both technol36
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Decrease
4%
Outdoor Motorized
Shades/Awnings
Outdoor shade business
remains a segment ripe for
proposing and extending
customers' living zones.
51+%
2%
Decrease
4%
Hardwired Interior
Motorized Shades
Integrators anticipate
their hardwired
shades business to
remain busy. Threequarters
expect to
grow, including a
major contingent
predicting a greaterthan
6% growth.
26%-50%
6%
51+%
4%
4 25 31 17 13 6 4
Decrease
4%
Same/Flat
25%
11%-25%
31%
6%-10%
17%
1%-5%
13%
ogy and beauty in mind. Handcrafted with designer-selected
fabrics and patterns that are on-trend, Graber Smart
Shades can be customized to match a wide range of interior
design styles.
In addition, they're compatible with major smart home
systems, allowing dealers the flexibility to work on a broader
spectrum of projects. Graber's innovative technology optimizes
light control, allowing homeowners to set schedules
and lifestyle scenes that adjust their shades automatically.
Whether you are looking to engineer an entire smart
home system, or simply looking to automate lighting control
and privacy, Graber has the products and support needed
to take technology and design to the next level. With over
80 years of experience, Graber understands that aesthetics
can be just as valuable as innovation when it comes to
providing dealers with a competitive offering.
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