Whole‑Home Motorized Shading for Bentonville & NWA
Motorized Shading as a Whole‑Home System
One of the things that Northwest Arkansas homeowners love about motorized window shades is that they are part of a whole‑home solution, not standalone gadgets. When integrated with a smart home automation system, the shades coordinate with lighting and climate control to deliver comfort and efficiency on your schedule. Shading “scenes” allow you to press a button or use a voice command to lower shades in the great room, block afternoon glare off the lake, or welcome the morning sun. Automated schedules adjust shades throughout the day, optimizing daylight management, privacy, and temperature control. This precise control improves energy efficiency; motorized shades can cut energy bills by up to 30 percent by reducing heat loss in winter and blocking excess heat in summer. By regulating sunlight and insulation, motorized shades reduce reliance on heating and cooling systems and provide a safer cordless design for families.
Beyond comfort, whole‑home shading enhances well‑being. Smart shades support natural sleep cycles by opening gradually at sunrise and closing at dusk, helping your body follow its circadian rhythm. Automated control also reduces screen glare and eye fatigue, maintaining a productive environment. Coordinated scenes integrate with smart lighting and audio for entertaining, lake‑day glare control, or “away” modes that simulate occupancy for security. As part of a smart home automation system, your shades respond to voice commands and mobile apps, and they integrate seamlessly with lighting control for a unified experience.
What We Design & Install (and What We Don’t)
At AV Design Consultants, our integrator‑grade design & installation focuses on motorized shading solutions tailored for new construction and major remodels. We provide:
- Selection guidance & measurement – We help you choose fabrics (roller, solar, blackout) and validate measurements for each opening.
- Power & control planning – Our team coordinates new construction shading, wiring & planning with architects and builders to ensure pockets, fascia, and power are concealed; we also offer hard‑wired or rechargeable retrofit options for existing homes.
- Programming & commissioning – Shades are programmed with scenes and schedules that suit your daily routines, whether it’s morning wake‑ups, glare control during lake days, or privacy scheduling at night.
- Long‑term support – We provide maintenance and system updates, ensuring your motorized shades remain reliable and stay integrated with Control4 or Savant systems.
We do not sell drop‑ship shades, DIY kits, or budget‑only installs. Our best fit is homeowners, builders, and architects planning new builds or remodels in Bentonville, Rogers, Beaver Lake, Fayetteville, and surrounding NWA communities. If you’re searching for motorized shades for a new home in Bentonville, we’ll work with your construction timeline. For remodels, we’ll advise on retrofit vs. new build shade options and explain when wireless or battery‑powered shades make sense versus hard‑wired systems. If you’re just looking for quick, low‑cost window coverings, we may not be the right partner.
Planning a build or remodel? Let’s spec it correctly. Our team will coordinate with your builder to ensure smooth integration and minimal jobsite friction.
Motorized Blind Integration Options: Lutron Shading, Control Platforms & Scenes
We specialize in Lutron motorized shades that Northwest Arkansas homeowners trust for reliability and aesthetics. As a certified Lutron dealer, we design and install Lutron shading solutions, including their Triathlon and Sivoia systems, which raise and lower shades quietly and in unison to filter sunlight and provide UV protection. These shades integrate with Control4 and Savant whole‑home platforms, allowing you to manage shades, lighting control, and climate from a single app or keypad. Voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant enable hands‑free control, while schedules and sensors automate adjustments for daylight management. We also offer blackout shades for bedrooms and media rooms, solar shades that preserve views while blocking UV rays, and cordless, child‑safe designs.
Practical use‑cases include:
- Morning scene: Shades open gradually to let natural light rouse you gently.
- Movie scene: Blackout shades lower while lights dim automatically, creating a cinema‑like environment.
- Away scene: Shades adjust at preset times to simulate occupancy and deter intruders.
- Entertain scene: Shades and lighting adjust for dinner parties on the patio or great room gatherings.
- Lake‑day glare control: Solar shades reduce glare off Beaver Lake without sacrificing your view.
In addition to Lutron, we integrate shades with Control4 or Savant shade integration platforms so you can combine shading, lighting, audio/visual, and HVAC into coordinated scenes.
Our Design‑Build Process for Builders, Architects & Homeowners
Our structured process ensures a seamless experience from concept to completion:
- Discovery & Qualification: We meet with homeowners, builders, or architects to understand goals, architectural plans, and glazing layouts. We clarify scope, whether you need hard‑to‑reach windows automated, blackout shades for bedrooms, or solar shades for lake views, and ensure the project fits our integrator‑grade approach.
- Design & Engineering: Our team creates detailed proposals and CAD drawings/project documentation that show shade sizes, power requirements, control locations, and integration points with lighting and smart home systems. Early design coordination reduces jobsite friction and ensures pockets and wiring are planned during framing.
- Implementation: We work closely with builders to install power and shade pockets during construction. Once the shades arrive, our technicians mount, program, and commission the system. Integration with Control4, Savant, or Lutron keypads and touchscreens follows.
- Service & Support: After installation, we provide hands‑on training and ongoing support. We offer updates as technology evolves and respond quickly to service calls, ensuring your motorized shading system remains reliable.
Ready to coordinate with your builder? Request a consultation. Our process ensures smooth integration and predictable outcomes.
Northwest Arkansas Service Areas for Motorized Window Shades
We provide motorized window shades across Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas. Our core service areas include:
- Bentonville – new builds and remodels around downtown, luxury neighborhoods, and outlying acreage
- Rogers – including Pinnacle Hills and surrounding communities
- Beaver Lake – lake homes with expansive glass and elevation changes
- Fayetteville – custom homes, student housing, and remodels
- Springdale, Bella Vista, Lowell, Cave Springs, Centerton, and other surrounding NWA communities
If you’re outside these areas, please contact us to confirm availability. We focus on projects that benefit from our whole‑home shading expertise and may refer smaller DIY projects to trusted partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Motorized shades are window coverings equipped with quiet electric motors that raise and lower shades without cords. They can be controlled with a remote, smartphone app, wall keypad, or voice assistant, and can be automated via schedules or sensors to adjust based on time of day, sunlight, or occupancy.
Yes. New construction offers the best opportunity to plan wiring, pockets, and control locations, resulting in a cleaner installation. By incorporating automated window shading into your design early, you improve energy efficiency, reduce glare, and ensure a seamless look. In lake homes and open‑plan builds common in NWA and Bentonville, smart motorized shades protect furnishings and maintain comfort while preserving views.
Absolutely. Lutron shading solutions integrate with Control4 and Savant platforms, giving you unified control of shades, lighting, and climate. Scenes and schedules can be programmed to adjust multiple systems at once. Voice control via Alexa or Google Assistant is also available.
DIY kits often rely on battery‑powered motors and offer limited integration. They may lack proper measurement, wiring, and commissioning, and support can be inconsistent. By contrast, integrator‑installed shading includes design consultation, power and control planning, professional installation, programming, and ongoing service. Hard‑wired solutions eliminate the need for battery replacement and provide reliable performance for decades. Our solutions are best suited for new builds, remodels, or architect‑led projects that require consistency and design coordination.
Yes. By adjusting automatically throughout the day, motorized shades control solar heat gain and glare, helping regulate indoor temperatures and reduce HVAC use. Automated schedules open shades for natural light and passive heating in the morning, then close them during peak sunlight to prevent overheating. This contributes to significant energy savings and improved comfort.
Roller shades offer a clean, modern look and work well for large windows and lake‑facing glass. Blackout shades are ideal for bedrooms and media rooms, ensuring complete darkness for sleep or movie nights. Solar shades filter sunlight and block UV rays while preserving views, making them perfect for great rooms and patio doors. We’ll guide you through fabric options and openness factors to balance privacy and daylight.
The timeline depends on the project scope. For new construction, shading is designed during the architectural phase and installed after finishes, often spanning several months alongside the build. Remodel projects typically take a few weeks, including design, ordering, and installation. Factors include the number of windows, integration complexity, and whether walls need to be opened for wiring. Early consultation helps align shading with your construction schedule.
We serve Bentonville, Rogers, Beaver Lake, Fayetteville, Springdale, Bella Vista, Lowell, Cave Springs, Centerton, and surrounding NWA communities. If you are unsure whether your property falls within our service area, please contact us for confirmation.
Ready to Design Your Whole‑Home Shading System?
If you’re planning a new build, remodel, or architectural project in Northwest Arkansas, our team would love to help. With a documented process, CAD drawings, and close coordination with your builder or architect, we deliver motorized shading systems that enhance comfort, privacy, and energy efficiency. Request a consultation to explore your options and experience the difference that a true whole‑home shading control solution can make.
