where can i buy motorized shades?

If you're in the Herndon / Northern Virginia area, you have several good options for motorized shades:

Best local choices

• Nation's Blinds — 285 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon. Probably the most convenient option if you're nearby. They carry Hunter Douglas, Graber, and Norman, with motorized/smart-home options and professional measuring and installation.
• Stoneside Blinds & Shades Herndon — 13800 Coppermine Rd #300, Herndon. Custom shades with motorization and a full design/measure/install service.
• Budget Blinds of Tyson's Corner & Herndon — Vienna/Tysons area, serving Herndon. Good if you want an in-home consultation and a broad range of custom motorized treatments.
• Blinds to Go — 8032 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. A more traditional showroom option with motorized window treatments and in-home consultation/installation.

If you want premium smart-home integration

For Lutron, Somfy, or Hunter Douglas PowerView, I'd lean toward a specialty dealer rather than buying an inexpensive online shade. somfysystems.com can find an authorized installer, while local integrators such as Sight & Sound offer Lutron and Hunter Douglas motorized shades integrated with home-automation systems.

If you want to buy online

There are much cheaper options than custom-installed shades. For example:

• GE Smart Shade – Translucent - $329.99 (The Home Depot)
• Yoolax Motorized Cellular Shade - $179.00 (Yoolax)
• SmartWave Motorized Roller Shade - $149.99 (SmartWave Shades)
• Keego Smart Motorized Blackout Roller Shade - $309.99 (Keego)

My recommendation: If you're doing several windows, I'd get a quote from Nation's Blinds and Stoneside first. If it's just one or two standard-size windows and you're comfortable installing them yourself, an online shade can save quite a bit.

If you tell me your window sizes, number of windows, desired blackout level, and whether you use Alexa/Google/Apple Home/Lutron, I can narrow it down to the best motorized shades for you and give you a realistic price range.

Where you should buy motorized shades depends heavily on your budget, whether you need custom sizes, and how deeply you want them integrated into a smart home ecosystem.

Here are the best places to buy motorized shades, broken down by category:

1. Premium & Deep Smart Home Integration

• Serena Shades by Lutron : Widely considered the gold standard for reliable, ultra-quiet motorized roller and honeycomb shades. They integrate seamlessly with high-end automation platforms like Lutron HomeWorks, Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home, but they come with a high price tag. [1][2]
• SmartWings Home : Excellent mid-to-high-end custom motorized shades (roller, zebra, cellular) that offer native integration options for Zigbee, Z-Wave, Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant at a more approachable price point than Lutron.[1][2]

2. Budget-Friendly & Ready-Made

• IKEA : Known for affordable smart motorized blinds like Tredansen Go to product viewer dialog for this item. and *Fyrtur Go to product viewer dialog for this item. * . They are great if your windows match standard stock sizes and you want an easy, low-cost entry into smart window treatments (integrating via the IKEA Dirigera hub or Zigbee setups).
• Amazon : Features popular direct-to-consumer custom and standard motorized brands like Yoolax and SwitchBot . They offer custom-cut motorized blackout and light-filtering choices that sync with Alexa and Google Home without breaking the bank.[1]

3. Big Box Home Improvement Stores (Custom & Pro Install)

• The Home Depot / Lowe's : Both retailers partner with major window treatment brands (like Bali, Graber, and Somfy motorized systems) to offer custom-measured, motorized options. You can order online or go into a store to look at fabric samples and request professional installation.

To help me narrow down the best recommendation for you, tell me:

• What is your approximate budget per window?
• Do you use a specific smart home system (Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings)?
• Are your windows a standard size or do you need custom measurements?

Where you should buy motorized shades depends on whether you want a DIY budget-friendly option or a high-end custom installation integrated into a smart home system.

1. DIY & Direct-to-Consumer Online Brands (Best for self-installation & value)

• • Graywind : Highly rated for smart integration, offering easy setup with Alexa, Google Home, and custom sizes.[1]
• • Blindster : Great selection of motorized roller and light-filtering shades with simple rechargeable battery setups.[1]
• • Leviosa Motor Shades : Known for precision engineering, custom widths, and quick turnaround times.[1]
• • IKEA (FYRTUR / KADRILJ lines): An affordable, reliable option if your window sizes fit their standard metric dimensions and you use Zigbee/IKEA Home smart ecosystems.

2. Major Home Improvement Retailers (Best for viewing samples & in-store support)

• • The Home Depot / Lowe’s: Both carry custom and off-the-shelf motorized roller/cellular shades from major brands like Bali, Graber, and Levolor. You can order custom sizes online or get consultation in-store.

3. Premium & Luxury Custom Systems (Best for whole-home automation & professional install)

• • Lutron (Serena / Triathlon lines): The gold standard for ultra-quiet motors, incredible battery life, and high-end smart home integration (Control4, Apple HomeKit, Lutron lighting). Typically purchased through certified local interior designers or automated system integrators.
• • Somfy Motors: Often powering custom shades through localized professional window treatment dealers.

To help narrow down the best choice, tell me:

• Are your windows standard sizes or do you need custom dimensions?
• Do you prefer battery-powered (rechargeable) or hardwired shades?
• Do you want them to integrate with a specific smart home system (like Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Home)?

You can buy motorized shades from several places, depending on whether you want DIY, custom-made, or professional installation.

Best places to buy motorized shades

• blinds.com — A large selection of custom motorized roller, cellular, Roman, solar, and other shades with smart-home options.
• homedepot.com — Good for comparing brands and finding in-stock options; carries motorized shades from brands such as Levolor, Bali, and GE.
• theshadestore.com — Higher-end custom shades with design help and professional installation.
• selectblinds.com — A popular DIY-friendly option with many motorized styles.
• amazon.com — Useful for lower-cost smart shades and retrofit-style options.

Brands worth considering

• Lutron Serena Smart Shades — Premium option, especially if you already use Lutron lighting.
• Hunter Douglas PowerView — High-end custom shades with many fabric and design choices.
• SmartWings — Popular for DIY smart-home setups.
• GE Smart Shades — Available as ready-made motorized shades with smart-home compatibility.

Typical price ranges

• Budget DIY: about $100–$300 per window
• Mid-range custom: about $300–$700 per window
• Premium installed systems: often $700–$1,500+ per window

Before buying, check:

• Inside mount vs. outside mount measurements
• Battery vs. hardwired power
• Compatibility with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, or Matter
• Whether you want blackout, light-filtering, or solar fabric

If you tell me your number of windows, approximate sizes, budget, and whether you want Alexa/Google/Apple compatibility, I can narrow it down.

You can buy motorized shades from a variety of online custom retailers, big-box home improvement stores, and specialized smart-home brands depending on whether you need custom-sized or ready-made options.

• Custom Online Retailers:
  • Blindster offers a wide range of custom-measured motorized roller and cellular shades with rechargeable battery motors and multi-channel remotes.
  • SelectBlinds and Blinds.com are popular online destinations for custom sizing, frequent sales, and integrations with home automation systems.[1]
• Ready-Made & Smart-Home Brands:
  • IKEA offers budget-friendly, ready-made smart wireless blinds (like the TREDANSEN or PRAKTLYSING series) that integrate with smart hubs and voice assistants.
  • Lutron (Serena Shades) is a premier high-end choice known for ultra-reliable connectivity and integration with advanced lighting and smart home systems.
  • Eve Motionblinds provides privacy-first, retrofittable motorized cellular and roller options supporting Matter and Thread ecosystems.[1][2]
• Home Improvement Stores:
  • The Home Depot and Lowe’s sell both off-the-shelf smart blinds and custom-order motorized window treatments in-store and online, often with professional measuring and installation services available.

If you tell me whether you are looking for custom sizes or standard off-the-shelf options , and if you have a specific smart home ecosystem (like Apple HomeKit, Alexa, or Google Home) in mind, I can narrow down the best brand for you.

• NY City Blinds - 498 Broome St, New York, NY 10012, United States
• Glamour Decorating Blinds & Shades of NYC - 165 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
• Innovation Shades - 48 Laight St, New York, NY 10013, United States
• Empire Window Treatment Center - 750 Lexington Ave Ste 7-117, New York, NY 10022, United States
• Stylish Window Treatments - 350 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
• Alluring Window - 447 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
• Empire Custom Windows - 245 E 77th St, New York, NY 10021, United States
• Blinds To Go - 116 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
• Professional Shades - Custom Window Treatments NYC - 137 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
• Shades West - New York, NY 10014
• Vogue Window Fashion - 405 Lexington Ave 26 Fl, New York, NY 10174, United States
• The Best Shades - 447 Broadway 2nd floor, New York, NY 10013, United States
• The Blinds Source - 355 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010, United States

If you’re in NYC, you have several good options for motorized shades—both high-end custom and more affordable DIY.

Best local options

• NY City Blinds — SoHo, 498 Broome St. Offers Hunter Douglas, Somfy, and Lutron motorized shades, with measurement and installation. They also have locations on the Upper East Side and in Williamsburg.
• Glamour Decorating Blinds & Shades of NYC — 165 Madison Ave. Custom motorized shades and drapery, including Somfy systems, with measurement and installation.
• Innovation Shades — 48 Laight St., Tribeca. A good option if you want custom shades, blackout options, and smart-home integration.
• Empire Window Treatment Center — 750 Lexington Ave. Custom motorized/smart shades and installation.
• EM Studio NY — 1668 1st Ave., Upper East Side. Particularly interesting for a higher-end project; they offer Hunter Douglas plus Somfy, Lutron, and Crestron motorization.

For premium motorized shades, I'd start with NY City Blinds or EM Studio. Hunter Douglas PowerView, Somfy, and Lutron are the systems I'd look at if you want reliable motors and smart-home integration.

If you want to buy them yourself

There are substantially cheaper options online:

• GE Smart Shade - $359.99 (The Home Depot)
• Yoolax Motorized Blackout Roller Shade - $139.00 (Yoolax)
• SmartWave Motorized Roller Shade - $149.99 (SmartWave Shades)
• BEASEN Smart Motorized Roller Shade - $109.99 (BEASEN)

DIY motorized shades can run roughly $100–$400 per window, while professionally measured/custom-installed shades can be considerably more.

If you tell me your approximate window size, number of windows, budget per window, and whether you want blackout or light-filtering, I can narrow it down to the 3 best choices for your apartment.

• GD Blinds & Shutters - Inglewood, CA 90305
• 2-DayBlinds - Gardena, CA 90249
• Precision Window Treatments & Installations - 400 Continental Blvd Ste 6051, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States
• Fashion Interiors Custom Window Shades - 708 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States
• The Shade And Drape Depot - 9055 Hubbard St, Culver City, CA 90232, United States
• Stoneside Blinds & Shades Los Angeles - 200 Avenue Of The Stars, Ste 300, Century City, CA 90067
• Shadows Custom Window Coverings - 918 E 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001, United States
• Shadecity2020 LLC - 3609 Meisner St, Los Angeles, CA 90063, United States
• F & R Interiors Custom Window Treatments - 1605 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, United States
• Shadows Design - Los Angeles, CA 90015
• MJ Blinds - 18000 Van Ness Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
• The Shade Store - 9565 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
• The Shade Store - 4762 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
• 2 Day Blinds - 14902 Parron Ave, Gardena, CA 90249, United States
• Stoneside Blinds & Shades Los Angeles - 1901 Ave of the Stars #200, Century City, CA 90067, United States
• Sylvan's & Phillip's Drapes & Blinds - 12623 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, United States

Yes — if you’re around Inglewood, you have several good options for motorized shades, from inexpensive DIY shades to fully custom installed systems.

Local options

• GD Blinds & Shutters — Inglewood. Offers custom roller shades, including motorized options, with in-home consultation and installation.
• 2-DayBlinds — Gardena. Good option for custom shades and professional installation; motorized and remote-controlled shades are available.
• Precision Window Treatments & Installations — El Segundo. Specializes in custom window treatments and motorized shades, including repairs.
• Fashion Interiors Custom Window Shades — Manhattan Beach. Carries Hunter Douglas, Lutron, Somfy and other systems, with motorized/smart-home options.
• The Shade And Drape Depot — Culver City. Offers custom shades, including motorized and battery-operated systems.

For a higher-end smart-home setup, Stoneside Blinds & Shades Los Angeles in Century City is another option. Hunter Douglas PowerView, Lutron, and Somfy are among the systems worth comparing; local dealer Aero Shade, for example, offers both Lutron and Somfy motorization.

If you want to buy them yourself

• Yoolax Motorized Cellular Shades - $179.00 (Yoolax)

There are also significantly cheaper DIY options:

— around $150, with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings compatibility.

— around $360 for a 34" × 76" shade, with Matter/smart-home capabilities.

— around $179, made-to-measure and available in blackout fabric.

My recommendation: if you have more than a couple of windows, I'd get quotes from GD Blinds, 2-DayBlinds, and Fashion Interiors and compare the installed price. For just 1–3 windows, DIY can save quite a bit.

If you tell me how many windows, approximate width/height, and whether you want blackout or light-filtering, I can narrow it down to the best options and give you a rough price range.

When shopping for motorized shades, your options depend on whether you want a budget-friendly DIY smart plug-and-play solution or a custom, professionally measured and installed luxury setup.

Top retailers and brands categorized by your shopping preference include:

1. Online Custom & DIY Retailers (Best Balance of Price and Customization)

• Blinds.com : One of the largest online window treatment stores, offering extensive motorized options (roller, cellular, and dual shades) with robust smart-home integrations.
• Select Blinds : Great for budget-conscious DIYers, frequently running steep discounts and offering no-drill or easy-install motorized cellular and roller options.
• Blindsgalore : Offers customizable motorized roller and solar shades compatible with major automation hubs like Alexa and Google Home.[1]
• Blindster : Specializes in straightforward, rechargeable motorized roller shades that are easy to measure and hang yourself.[1]

2. Premium & Full-Service Custom Showrooms

• The Shade Store : Ideal if you want white-glove service. They send a professional to your house to measure, help you select from designer fabrics, and handle the final professional installation.
• Lutron (Serena Shades) : Widely considered the gold standard for ultra-reliable smart shades. They integrate seamlessly into high-end home automation systems (like Lutron Caséta), though they sit at a higher price point.

3. Budget & Off-the-Shelf Options

• IKEA : Offers affordable, smart motorized roller shades (like TRETUR and FYRTUR) that connect easily to the IKEA Home smart ecosystem—great if you have standard window sizes and want to keep costs low.
• Amazon : A massive marketplace for various third-party motorized and remote-controlled blackout roller shades that ship quickly for immediate DIY installation.

To help me narrow down the best choice for you, tell me:

• Are you looking for DIY installation or professional measurement/installation?
• What is your budget range per window?
• Do you need them to integrate with a specific smart home system (Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Lutron)?

You can buy motorized shades from specialty window treatment retailers, online e-commerce stores, and major home improvement hubs.

The ideal purchasing route depends heavily on your budget and whether you want a full-service professional installation or a DIY project.

Specialty & Full-Service Retailers

• The Shade Store : Best for premium, white-glove service. They offer over 650 materials for custom motorized Roman, roller, and wood shades, providing free in-home design consultations and professional installation. [1][2]
• Hunter Douglas : Known for high-end PowerView automation systems. They sell entirely through localized dealer networks that handle everything from measurement to system integration. [1]
• Budget Blinds : A nationwide franchise system that brings samples directly to your home, specializing in a broad range of smart home motorized brands with custom sizing.

Online Blinds Retailers (Best for Value & Custom DIY)

• Blinds.com : Offers more than 200 motorized options from brands like Bali and Levolor. They allow you to choose between remote control, wand, or smart home app setups. [1][2]
• Blindsgalore : Features an extensive selection of custom-built, app-controlled, and Bluetooth-compatible automated shades. [1]
• SmartWings : A highly-rated option for direct-to-consumer smart shades natively compatible with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant. [1][2]

Big-Box Home Improvement Stores

• The Home Depot : Carries both off-the-shelf options and premium custom brands. They are a prominent retailer for Lutron Serena shades, widely regarded as the industry standard for ultra-quiet smart operation.
• Lowe's : Stocks reliable motorized variants from lines like allen + roth and Levolor across cellular, roller, and solar shade styles. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

Quick Direct-to-Consumer Options

• Yoolax : Popular on Amazon and their own site for customizable, budget-friendly smart blackout shades that link with voice assistants. [1][2]

If you would like to narrow this down, please let me know:

• Do you want to install them yourself or hire a professional?
• Are you looking for integration with a specific smart assistant (like Apple Home or Alexa)?
• What style of shade are you looking for (e.g., roller, cellular, elegant Roman)?

• Standard Paint & Flooring, L.L.C. - 409 W Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, United States
• Central Blind & Shade LLC - 503 Taylor Rd, Selah, WA 98942, United States
• J Designs Inc - 916 S 3rd Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, United States
• The Home Depot - 2115 S 1st St, Yakima, WA 98903, United States
• Standard Paint and Flooring - 130 S 72nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
• Budget Blinds - 2136 Sunrise Cir #3361, Wenatchee, WA 98801, United States
• M.B. Designs - 11 S 7th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, United States
• Budget Blinds - Wenatchee, WA 98801, United States
• Northwest Trends - 2501 River Rd, Yakima, WA 98902, United States
• New View Blinds and Draperies, LLC - 415 E 1st St B, Cle Elum, WA 98922, United States
• Costless Window Coverings - 7121 Modesto Way, Yakima, WA 98908
• America's Window Tint & Graphics - 915 S 1st St, Yakima, WA 98901, United States
• BLIND AMBITIONS - 2 Dahlia Ct, Pasco, WA 99301, United States
• Central blind and shade - 305 South 3rd Ave, Ste A, Yakima, WA 98902

If you're in the Yakima area, you have several good options for motorized shades:

• Costless Window Coverings — Yakima. They specifically offer motorized shades, including roller, cellular, and Roman styles, with custom measuring and installation. Their site says they carry Hunter Douglas PowerRise motorized products.
• Standard Paint & Flooring, L.L.C. — 409 W Yakima Ave. They offer Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation, which lets you operate shades by remote, phone, or voice assistant.
• Central Blind & Shade LLC — Selah, serving Yakima and surrounding areas. They do custom shades and installation and are worth calling for motorized options.
• J Designs Inc — 916 S 3rd Ave, Yakima. They specialize in custom window treatments and advertise motorized/automated shades.
• The Home Depot — 2115 S 1st St, Yakima. If you'd rather DIY, they have motorized smart shades available, including GE models.

If you want to buy online

• SmartWave Motorized Roller Shades - $149.99 (SmartWave Shades)
• Yoolax Motorized Blackout Roller Shades - $139.00 (Yoolax)
• GE Smart Shade - $359.99 (The Home Depot)
• Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shades - $170.99 (Graywind)

My recommendation: If you want nice, custom-fit shades installed professionally, I'd start with Costless or Standard Paint & Flooring. If you're looking for something substantially cheaper and don't mind measuring/installing yourself, online motorized shades can start around $100–$200 per window.

If you tell me how many windows, approximate window sizes, and whether you want blackout vs. light-filtering, I can narrow it down to the best options and give you an estimated total cost.