Welcome to the future of home comfort.
Smart window treatments are transforming homes across the Twin Cities, offering homeowners the perfect blend of beauty, convenience, and cutting-edge technology. If you’re looking for sleek, energy-efficient window solutions that can sync with your smart home system, you’re in the right place.
At Made in the Shade Twin Cities, we specialize in automated window shades that elevate everyday living.
From voice control to scheduled light management, today’s motorized blinds for home and shades deliver luxury and lifestyle in one elegant package. We’ll Bring The Showroom To You!
Whether you’re updating one room or redesigning your entire space, our experts are here to help.
We offer free in-home consultations, professional measuring, and flawless installation—plus a curated selection of top brands like Graber, Norman, Alta, Insolroll, Tableaux, and more.
What Are Smart Window Treatments?
Smart window treatments are window coverings—such as blinds, shades, shutters, or drapes—integrated with motorized lift systems. These systems can be controlled by:
- Smartphone apps
- Voice commands (via Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri)
- Remote controls
- Wall-mounted keypads
- Smart home hubs (like Control4 or Samsung SmartThings)
Motorized systems are quiet, cordless, and completely customizable. Whether you’re opening your blinds from your bed or scheduling your shades to lower during peak sunlight, these treatments offer convenience and a cleaner, safer look.
Why Homeowners in the Twin Cities Are Choosing Smart Shades
1. Convenience at Your Fingertips
With one tap on your phone—or just your voice—you can open or close your high-tech window coverings.
Want to wake up to natural light? Schedule your bedroom shades to rise with the sun. Hosting a dinner party? Close your dining room shades with a single command.
2. Energy Efficiency You Can Feel
Minnesota’s weather swings from subzero winters to sweltering summers.
Smart window treatments help manage indoor temperatures year-round. For example:
- In winter, keep the warmth in by closing shades at night.
- In summer, program them to lower during peak sun hours to reduce cooling costs.
Our solar shades and roller shades from Insolroll and Alta are designed for energy efficiency while maintaining style.
3. Child and Pet Safety
Smart treatments eliminate cords, which are a safety hazard for kids and pets.
This cordless solution gives you peace of mind while keeping your windows looking clean and modern.
4. Increased Home Value
Homebuyers love smart features—and integrated window motorization is no exception. Adding motorized blinds or shades signals that your home is future-ready.
Popular Smart Window Coverings We Offer
At Made in the Shade Twin Cities, we carry a wide variety of smart window treatment options, including:
- Motorized Roller Shades
Sleek and minimal, roller shades are perfect for modern interiors. When motorized, they disappear with the touch of a button, revealing your view instantly. - Dual and Zebra Shades
These alternating light-filtering and room-darkening bands are ideal for living rooms and media spaces.
Pair them with smart lift systems for flexible light control. - Sheer Shades
Want soft, diffused light but the ability to go private? Sheer shades can be automated to adjust with the movement of the sun. - Woven Woods and Natural Shades
Get the earthy, organic look of natural fibers with the smooth operation of a motorized system. Horizons and Graber offer gorgeous woven options compatible with automation. - Shutters with Hidden Tilt or Motorization
For traditional elegance with a tech twist, Norman shutters can be motorized or installed with hidden tilt options that allow for remote operation.
Explore more about our motorized blinds and shades and see how they can bring innovation to your home.
Can Smart Window Treatments Be Integrated with My Home System?
Absolutely. Our motorized window coverings work with major smart home platforms, including:
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
- Apple HomeKit
- Control4
- Lutron
- Samsung SmartThings
During your free consultation, we’ll help you determine the best automation system for your home.
We offer expert guidance on choosing products that not only work with your existing setup but enhance it.
Where to Use Smart Window Treatments
Here are just a few areas where Twin Cities homeowners are enjoying the benefits of smart shades:
- Living Rooms – Manage glare and privacy during game day or movie night with a voice command.
- Bedrooms – Wake up naturally as your shades rise with the sunrise. Schedule your coverings to close at bedtime for uninterrupted rest.
- Kitchens – Keep fingerprints off your window coverings while still enjoying automated light control.
- Home Offices – Reduce screen glare during meetings and presentations by automating your blinds to shift with the light.
- Media Rooms – Go full blackout with a tap and get the ultimate cinematic experience with our layered shading solutions.
Brands We Trust for Smart Home Solutions
We’re proud to work with leading vendors offering the best in motorized innovation:
- Graber – A full range of smart shade solutions with excellent design flexibility
- Alta – Known for its sleek automation and durable motor systems
- Insolroll – Perfect for solar and performance fabrics
- Norman – Offers motorized options for wood blinds and plantation shutters
- Horizons – Woven woods with a handcrafted feel, now with power
- Tableaux Decorative Grilles – Add a touch of smart sophistication to your architectural windows
Why Choose Made in the Shade Twin Cities?
We’re more than a window treatment company—we’re your neighbors.
Our team knows the Twin Cities and what local homes need when it comes to privacy, climate control, and style.
When you choose us, you get:
- Free In-Home Consultation
- Expert Product Advice
- Professional Measuring & Installation
- Access to Premium, Motorized Brands
- Smart Home Integration Support
Ready to transform your home with style and smarts? Request a Free Consultation an We’ll Bring The Showroom To You!
