Product Category
Motorized Shading
Precision Window Treatments — Light, Privacy & Thermal Control on Schedule
Overview
Motorized shading is the most consequential architectural technology in the estate — it governs daylight, privacy, glare, artwork preservation, and thermal load across every glazed elevation of the home. Done well, it disappears into the millwork and simply happens.
Peters Audio Video specifies shading systems around the architecture first: pocket details and fascia are coordinated with the builder and interior designer during pre-construction so hardware is concealed, fabric rolls are perfectly aligned across an elevation, and every shade in a room moves in silent unison.
Our portfolio spans Lutron Palladiom and Sivoia QS for whisper-quiet precision, Hunter Douglas PowerView for the broadest designer fabric and specialty-shape selection, Somfy and QMotion for battery-powered retrofit applications, and MechoShade for large-format solar control on estate-scale glass.
What We Design
Design Capabilities
Concealed pocket and fascia detailing coordinated at pre-construction
Whisper-quiet hardwired and battery-powered roller shade systems
Perfect fabric alignment and synchronized movement across elevations
Solar-tracking automation that follows sun angle through the day
Blackout, dual-roller, drapery track, and specialty-shape treatments
Full integration with Savant, Lutron, and Control4 scenes
Selection & Specification
Before You Choose Motorized Shading
Compare the complete system against your room and intended use. Product families described here are starting points; current models, availability, specifications and integration support must be confirmed for the proposed equipment.
- Window and fabric
- Schedule every opening by dimensions, orientation and use. Compare glare control, view, privacy and blackout requirements; openness percentage alone does not establish nighttime privacy.
- Power and concealment
- Choose wired, battery or rechargeable motors before deciding pockets and fascias. Allow access for maintenance and coordinate pocket dimensions with the actual selected hardware.
- Control and alignment
- Confirm the exact motor's integration route, grouping and manual override. Review fabric samples and adjacent-window alignment before ordering custom treatments.
Bring to the Design Conversation
A window schedule, fabric priorities, ceiling and pocket details, and available power at each opening.
Our Portfolio
Brands We Specify — Motorized Shading
Hunter Douglas PowerView
Motorized Shading
Precision Motorized Shading — Automated Window Fashions for Luxury Living
Somfy
Motorized Shading
Global Motorization Authority — The Engine Behind the World's Finest Shading
MechoShade
Motorized Shading
Architectural Precision Shading — Contract-Grade Performance for Luxury Residences
QMotion
Motorized Shading
Simplified Motorized Shading — Battery-Powered Elegance Without Wiring
Our Services
Related Design Services
Common Questions
Motorized Shading — Frequently Asked Questions
Should motorized shades be wired or battery powered?
Wired motors are the preferred choice in new construction and major renovations because they never need charging and support the most reliable control. Battery and rechargeable motors make retrofits practical in finished rooms. The decision usually comes down to whether walls and ceilings are open.
How are motorized shades hidden?
In new construction, shade pockets recessed into the ceiling or drywall returns hide the roller and motor completely, leaving only fabric visible when lowered. In existing homes, fascias and valances cover the hardware. Pocket dimensions must be coordinated with the builder before ceilings are framed.
Which shade fabric should I choose?
It depends on the room's purpose. Openness factors of 1 to 5 percent filter glare while keeping the view; blackout fabrics suit bedrooms and theaters. Many rooms use a dual shade — a sheer for daytime and a blackout for night. Fabric color also changes how much view you see through it.
Can shades move automatically with the sun?
Yes. Automation can schedule shades by time, by the sun's position for each window or by temperature, protecting floors and furnishings from fading and reducing cooling load. Manual control always remains available from keypads, the app or voice.
Design Your Motorized Shading System
Every motorized shading system begins with a conversation about your home, your lifestyle, and the experience you want technology to deliver.