Serving Sarasota, Florida
Motorized Shades in Sarasota
Effortless light, privacy, and sun protection at the touch of a button — motorized and smart shades designed and installed for Sarasota’s big-glass, indoor-outdoor homes.
Why motorized shades make sense in Sarasota
Sarasota homes are built around light and views — walls of glass facing Sarasota Bay, two-story great rooms, and sliders that open to the lanai. Those are exactly the windows that are hardest to reach and most punishing under the Florida sun, which is why motorized shades have become one of our most requested treatments across the city.
With whisper-quiet motors and a single app, keypad, or voice command, an entire wall of shades lowers to cut afternoon glare and UV, then rises again for the sunset over the water. We handle everything — battery, hardwired, and solar-charged options, integration with the smart-home systems many Sarasota homes already run, and clean, professional installation. Read our pricing policy for how we quote.
Comfort, protection, and control
What motorized shades deliver in Sarasota’s sun-filled, view-driven homes.
Automatic sun & UV protection
Schedule shades to lower during the harshest afternoon hours, protecting floors, art, and furnishings from Sarasota’s intense sun and fade.
Reach the unreachable
Two-story great rooms, transoms, and clerestory windows become effortless — no ladders, no cords, no compromise.
App, keypad & voice control
Control from your phone, a wall keypad, or your voice assistant, and set scenes for morning, midday, and evening.
Made for the view
Shades disappear into a pocket or valance so nothing competes with your bay, garden, or golf-course sight line when they’re up.
Energy efficiency
Automated solar shades cut heat gain through big glass, easing the load on your AC during Sarasota summers.
Cordless & child-safe
No cords means a safer home for children and pets, and a cleaner, more modern look on every window.
What we plan for on Sarasota motorization projects
Getting motorized shades right depends on a few local details we sort out during your consultation.
Power & pre-wire
For new construction or renovations, we plan hardwired power and recessed pockets during the build. For finished homes, we use rechargeable and solar-charged motors so there is no wall damage.
Smart-home integration
Many Sarasota homes already run Control4, Savant, or similar systems. We specify motors that integrate cleanly so shades join your existing scenes.
Waterfront glare & heat
On bay- and Gulf-facing walls we recommend low-openness solar fabrics that knock down reflected glare and heat while keeping the outward view.
Hurricane-season practicality
We coordinate motorized interior shades alongside any impact glass or exterior screens so your whole light-and-storm strategy works together.
What Sarasota homeowners say about their motorized shades
Great experience with Sarasota Window Blinds. They were professional, easy to work with, and did a great job from start to finish. Everything turned out great and the quality of the work really shows. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for window treatments.
Brent W
I recently had ten window blinds replaced and received excellent quality and service at a competitive price from Sarasota Window Blinds. I highly recommend this company for all of your window treatment needs.
Michael Ross
Motorized shade questions from Sarasota homeowners
Do motorized shades need to be hardwired?
Not necessarily. We offer rechargeable battery and solar-charged motors that install with no wall damage — ideal for finished Sarasota homes and condos. For new construction we can hardwire power and recess the shades for a fully built-in look.
Can motorized shades work with my smart-home system?
Yes. We specify motors that integrate with popular systems like Lutron, Control4, and Savant, plus voice assistants, so your shades become part of the scenes you already use.
Are motorized shades good for large or high windows?
They are ideal for them. Two-story great rooms, transoms, and wide sliders that are impossible to reach by hand become effortless, and a single command can move an entire wall of shades together.
Will motorized solar shades help with heat and fading?
Yes. Scheduling solar shades to lower during peak sun reduces heat gain through big Sarasota glass and blocks the UV that fades floors, rugs, and furnishings.
Is the in-home consultation free?
It is. A designer visits your Sarasota home, reviews your windows and smart-home setup, and provides a written quote at no cost and no obligation.
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Automate your Sarasota windows the right way
Book a free in-home consultation and we’ll assess your windows, power options, and smart-home setup, then hand you a clear written quote.
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