Voice Control Blinds

Voice Control Blinds

How smart can a smart blind get? Smart enough to respond to your voice commands! (Better than our Golden Doodle dog that only occasionally responds…) We can now harness the power of products like Amazon Alexa and Apple Home Kit with their Voice Control capabilities to work your window coverings. Imagine the convenience of using simple voice commands to operate your voice control blinds. There is definitely a ‘cool factor’ to this product, but also a very practical application for folks with a need for accessibility.

All you need is the following – a motorized blind, an integration hub, wifi and an automation device and you are ready to go. We have a wide variety of motorized window covering products and hubs to select depending on your window covering needs.

NeoSmart Controller

Smart Controller

We have numerous blind options which utilize this Canadian Company’s blind motors and control system. This system would be in our opening price point, adding less than $500 for the motorization and hub to the price of a blind. You only need one hub for multiple blinds so additional blind would be in the range of $250 for motorization. Available on Cellular Blinds, Roller Shades, Banded Shades, and Shangri-La style shades this is a versatile, reliable system.

 

Hunter Douglas Powerview

With the Hunter Douglas PowerView motorization option we can motorize a great deal of their product line

PowerView App

including Silhouette, Duette, Provenance Woven Woods, Designer Roller Shades and more. And PowerView is integrated with a number of Home Automation hubs that utilize Voice Control. Apple Homekit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and more. Depending on the automation system we can even program PowerView to integrate with lighting and other controls, for example a home theatre system could have a voice controlled blackout blind system that lowers at the same time as the lights dim, it’s show time!

Somfy myLink

Always at the leading edge of motorization options Somfy’s myLink is a very effective way to gain voice control blind options. With deep compatibility with a number of automation systems myLink allows users to enjoy the benefits of Somfy motors for a variety of products. Roll shutters, drapery or awnings for example could be integrated in a voice control automation setting for total flexibility.

 

Complimentary consultations for Voice control Blinds

Allow us to find the right solution for your home or office. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! Another way we make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or by email.

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Somfy Blinds Ottawa

Stevens Creek Shutter Company is a proud Somfy Blinds Ottawa Expert Dealer with a wide selection of Somfy Powered solutions for your window treatment projects. Why Somfy? They are the leading manufacturer of window covering motors, with hundreds of patents, and advanced capabilities in the automation of window treatments. As a result we can provide deeper integrations with automation systems, and a complete solution whether the project is a single shade, or a larger commercial project.

Somfy Powered Interior Blinds

From roller shades, horizontals, to soft shading systems and dual shades we have a variety of solutions powered by Somfy for your blinds. With manufactures like Maxxmar, Sol-R, Comfortex and more we can find the right product solution to meet your needs for privacy, light control and UV mitigation. We would be remiss if we didn’t try to relate just how quiet these products can be. The Sonesse series of motors is designed to provide total control of your home environment while remaining virtually silent. You can hear the fabric unrolling, but not the motor!

Somfy Powered Roll Shutters

Our Pentagon Roll Shutters lineup are powered with Somfy motors, and feature a variety of control options. For an extra element of security for example, access can be keypad controls. Protect your Home, Cottage or Business with the added convenience of motorization. 

Somfy Powered Awnings

Motorized awnings protect your investment by utilizing some additional protective features in the form of wind sensors, that will automatically retract your awning when dictated by weather conditions. No more worrying about whether you remembered to retract the awning before you left the house, the system will take care of it for you! Somfy is the pioneer in automating awning systems and the smooth operation and reliable motors will leave you secure.

Integrations

With myLink, Somfy takes convenience even further, allowing you total access to your treatments, from home or away! You download a simple to use app on your smartphone or tablet and you have the power to not only control your coverings, but also to set timers, group treatments, and more.  And imagine, now with products like Amazon Alexa we can set up your Somfy products to operate with voice commands.

Complimentary consultations for Somfy Blinds Ottawa

Allow us to find the right  for your home or office. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! Another way we make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or by email.

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Blackout Blinds

Blackout Blinds

For many folks window treatments are all about light control. Having an effective way to control natural light levels in bedrooms especially for young ones is often the key to a good night’s sleep. If you work shifts, have light sensitivity issues, or consider light sources at night a health concern we have a variety of solutions for blackout blinds.

Defining Blackout

Widely understood in the industry as a misnomer, Blackout Blinds generally refers to blinds that are able to block outside light sources nearly completely. We can get awfully close to 100%, but there is some subjectivity built into this equation that needs to be acknowledged. We can eliminate light penetration at the window 100% with a stationary treatment, but that is impractical for most folks who want to be able to enjoy light and view when appropriate to their schedule. With an operable treatment even in intense sunlight we can get to around 99% blackout with only a little light refraction around the edges. With these systems the bigger issue with light control becomes light penetrating the room from the interior sources like clock radios, or around the interior door.

Most shades have an element of room darkening, but for true blackout performance there are some top performers!

Blackout Drapery

Regardless of the colour, pattern or texture of the drapery fabric, it’s the lining that is key to creating a cozy environment with blackout drapery. With a topped valance, rich fullness and a generous overlap drapery can be a very effective method of light control. And the days of blackout drapery linings creating a stiff and awkward drapery are over. At least they should be, when a quality lining is used! We have a variety of options for linings that can compliment the hand of face fabrics beautifully, creating a lasting design statement.

Blackout Roller Shades with Sidechannels

This system is fantastic for home theatre set ups, and corporate boardrooms where near room darkening is the goal. Blackout roller shade fabrics with sidechannels, and extensive weatherstripping on the channels and top headrail cassette system. With this system we can create a consistent feel for office environments, and provide a high level of room darkening. Available colours : White, Black, Anodized and Commercial Brown.

The Ultimate Blackout System

Stevens Creek Shutter Co’s Blackout Cellular Shades with side channels combine energy efficient and insulating blackout cellular shades with a light blocking sidetrack, creating a amazingly dark room for a long, deep and restful night of sleep. Providing you are past the toddler stage!

Energy Saving Blackout Sidetracks

Made from durable exterior grade PVC, the energy saving blackout sidetracks seal off the gap between the blackout cellular shade and the window to create a light blocking barrier. This exclusive sidetrack system seals tight around the window frame, without the light gaps you have with blackout curtains or other shades. Tracks are available in three colours: white, tan or bronze and are removable for cleaning.

Light Absorbing Technology

The co-extruded blackout sidetracks are black lined to absorb incoming light. The inside of the sidetrack facing the room remains white for visual aesthetics.When properly installed, they block 99% of all visible light. In certain installations with intense sunlight, a very small amount of light may reflect around the edges of the honeycomb fabric along each side of the shade. This is a normal attribute of the system.

Retro fit

If you love the look of your current treatments but find that you don’t have quite enough control over the light entering the room we have a solution from our friends at Hunter Douglas. The Micro Pleat option that was originally designed as a backing for the Provenance line of Woven Wood shades is available as a stand alone option. At only 5/8 of an inch deep the Micropleat liner is our most compact blackout blinds option and can be used to provide a high level of room darkening to any treatment that has the room for this option to be installed!

Complimentary in home consultationS

Allow us to find the right treatment for your home. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! Another way we make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or by email.

5 Treatments that Lower Your Heating Bill

Did you know that you can lower your heating bill with effective window treatments? Your windows can lose as much as 50% of the heat in your home! Even modern energy efficient windows are still a major source of heat loss in the winter. This heat loss is also a major source of discomfort, which is explained by the Mean Radiant Temperature effect. (Time for a little science, bear with us!)

Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT) effect is roughly the average temperature of all the objects or surfaces in a space. An MRT that is warmer than the skin temperature of a person will cause the person to feel warmer, and an MRT that is colder than the skin temperature of a person in the room will cause that person to feel colder. If a cold window is lowering the average room temperature it will feel colder than it really is. Raising the average increases home comfort. It is easy to see how an effective window treatment can not only save energy costs but will contribute greatly to your home comfort.

So let’s look at the top 5 options for putting a stop to your hard earned heating dollars literally flying out the window! In order here are 5 options to Lower Your Heating Bill;

#1 – Cellular Shades with Side Channels

Insulating cellular shades offer much more insulation than standard rollers or blinds. They do this by trapping air within the shades as well as between the shade and the window itself. The most efficient fabrics combine multiple cells with a metallized polyester layer that acts as a barrier to radiant heat. This layer of insulation is most effective when combined with side channel weatherstripping that increases the efficiency of this treatment by  2.5 to 3X. At a combined R-Value of over 7 this is your most effective option. We have hundreds of options of fabric for this system, with colours to suit any decor.

#2 – Insulated Cellular blinds

Some consumers prefer blinds that can be operated on the window, not strictly up or down like typical cellular or roller shades. Operable Cell Blinds offer the convenient operation of a blind with the soft fabric look and feel of a shade. Innovative fully functional vanes compress to offer a clear view and expand to 1″ cells to provide significant insulation for year round energy efficiency. On the left in the picture below you can see the shade in the closed position, like a standard cellular shade, but on the right the open position is illustrated. This is a very versatile option with a variety of hardware systems to choose from exclusively at Stevens Creek Shutter Co.

# 3 – Roman Shades

Roman Shades are a classic choice for traditional home style and function. When combined with a substantial face fabric and insulated lining Roman Shades can be a great choice. For maximum insulation value the shades should be mounted tight to the window and allow as little air flow as possible. The are versions available that combine the look of fabric with side channels to block airflow. Best of all the versatility of roman shades add control over view, privacy, and glare.

# 4 – Insulated Drapery

Sometimes the best choices are the tried and true.

Our Victorian ancestors would combat un-insulated walls, leaky windows and dodgy heating systems with heavy lined drapery. Often installed ceiling to floor and wall to wall the warm velvets and heavy brocades of the era did more than add romance and elegance. They acted as insulation to keep out the winter cold! Even beds were surrounded by beautiful draperies to keep things cozy. Now we are not trying to suggest that heavy draperies are a practical solution for everyone, but done well with a header to trap air at the top and well fitted they are in fact an effective option.

# 5 – Automated Window Treatments

It might seem obvious, but in order for any of these treatments to work effectively they need to be closed completely in order to insulate. The highest level of efficiency is seen today in net zero commercial projects and what they all have in common is automated window coverings. By automating the treatments to close when needed, and open when there is sufficient sun for thermal heat gain you insure that the chosen treatments are getting 100% utilization. More affordable than ever, motorization with automated controls allows you to have total peace of mind that you are able to lower your heating bill as effectively as possible. Stevens Creek Shutter Co is a Somfy Motorization Expert and we have many options to choose from in all price ranges.

Let’s make it happen

For more information on energy efficient window treatments that lower your heating bill check out this great independent resource from our neighbours to the south, Efficient Window Coverings.org 

Contact us today for your complimentary in home consultation to find the right treatment for your home. We bring samples, and explain the process thoroughly, no hassle, no pressure! We make quality custom window treatments easy. Call us at 613-706-1250 or email info@stevenscreekshutterco.ca

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Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event

Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event 

As a valued Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer we are occasionally offered additional savings on our product purchases which we gladly pass on to our customers. For our best Ottawa Blinds Sales feature from September 1 – December 31, 2017 we are pleased to offer the following rebates from our friends at Hunter Douglas Canada. The Hunter Douglas Smart Shadings Event is on now!

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub. Visit a participating dealer today for complete details.

Offer valid from September 1 – December 31, 2017.

Silhouette

Silhouette® shadings feature soft adjustable fabric vanes that appear to be floating between two sheer fabric panels that beautifully diffuse harsh sunlight. Simply tilt the vanes to achieve your desired level of light and privacy.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Luminette

For wide windows and sliding doors, our Luminette® Privacy Sheers come in an array of sheer and drapery-like fabrics for unlimited light-control and privacy options.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Pirouette

Our innovative Pirouette® shadings feature soft horizontal fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing, allowing for enhanced views to the outside while maintaining privacy and the full beauty of the fabric appearance on the inside.

Receive a $200 rebate for every five units, any combination, of Silhouette®, Pirouette® or Luminette® purchased. Add PowerView® Motorization to a qualifying purchase and receive a bonus PowerView® Hub.*

Contact Steven’s Creek Shutter Company today for your free shop@home consultation and take advantage of these limited time offers. Call 613-706-1250

*Please note this promotion is available to consumers who have purchased the qualifying product only. Employees of Hunter Douglas, the Hunter Douglas dealer and it’s affiliates, franchisees, agents, associates, advertising and promotional agencies and members of the immediate families of these employees are not eligible. Hunter Douglas will bill back the dealer for any claims that are in violation of the rules. Consumers must submit a completed online form by January 30, 2018. No late submissions will be honoured. HDOrigins is excluded from the offer. Rebate will be issued in the form of a Hunter Douglas Prepaid American Express® Card. THE PROMOTION CARD is a trademark of The Hunt Group. All Rights Reserved. THE PROMOTION CARD is a Prepaid American Express® Card issued by Amex Bank of Canada. ® Used by Amex Bank of Canada under license from American Express.

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades are now available!

Geometric patterns play with light in new ways.

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades are a new entry in this growing category of soft shadings. We knew it would only be a matter of time before Hunter Douglas came to market with some unique and fashionable solutions. And this product offering does not disappoint!

Why Hunter Douglas Banded Shades?

Hunter Douglas Banded Shades feature an extensive collection of fabrics to fit any décor style. From solids to textures to stripes to small-scale designs, these shades offer a fabric to fit your style. Top it off with a sophisticated colour palette featuring fresh neutrals, greys and pops of colour that excite. With Hunter Douglas Banded Shades you open up a world of choice.

Band Height and View Through

Three Sizes of Band Heights equals endless possibilities

OPERATING SYSTEM – Hunter Douglas has industry leading hardware options that are exclusive to Hunter Douglas. For the Hunter Douglas Banded Shades collection we can choose from several options.

CUSTOM CLUTCH – The Custom Clutch is the standard operating system for Designer Banded Shades. It provides superior functionality, shade-to-shade lift uniformity, precise operation and a minimal light gap that is even on both sides.

Discrete Fabric Wrapped Bottom Bar

SOFTTOUCH™ MOTORIZATION – Our new battery-powered motorized system enables intuitive wand-controlled shade operation. Gently pull down on the wand to close shades, and push up to move them to the fully raised position.• Favourite position functionality: a simple operation of the wand moves the shade to your favourite position in the window.• Superior child safety: absolutely no exposed cords.

ULTRAGLIDE® – The revolutionary retractable cord system with constant cord length enhances safety. Exclusive to Hunter Douglas.

BOTTOM BAR – The innovative bottom bar allows the shade to taper and narrow from top to bottom. By gently reducing the space between the front and back fabric, the shade maintains band alignment and uniformity. • Standard fabric-wrapped.• Optional unwrapped in 8 custom hardware colours.

Sophisticated Style and Innovative Design

Combine the superior functionality, stylish design, sophisticated fabrics and the Hunter Douglas proprietary operating systems for a product that fits any room and any style.

Book Your Consulation

Contact us today for your free shop@home consultation. Remember that here at Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we are Specialists in Custom Window Treatments. We focus on one business in order to bring you the knowledge and experience required to guarantee you full value for your project. We are happy to hear from you with any questions you may have.

Call today 613-706-1250 or email info@stevenscreekshutterco.ca

Window Treatment Specialists

What is the benefit of working with Window Treatment Specialists?

Last week a couple of things happened that made me really think about this. What is the benefit of dealing with a specialist in a certain field? Why work with a Window Treatment Specialist?

A friend of mine operates a Security/Locksmithing business and over breakfast he described a new client interaction he had earlier in the week where the client need a lockset changed on a commercial door. When they went to do the work, they realized that the door was a fire door, with the appropriate fire rating, but the hardware was not. Did you know that a fire-rated door also requires fire-rated hardware to meet code? A specialist like my friend does, and as he tells it the customer was very frustrated to learn the hard way that his previous installation was inadequate and that he had to spend his hard-earned money all over again.

Funny to hear that story, because I also had a similar interaction. A suburban strip mall restaurant owner had called me in as a 3^rd or 4^th quote on a drapery job for the front of his restaurant. First thing that I noticed was that the treatment proposed by previous companies would have obscured a fire exit. Obviously rendering a fire exit inaccessible is not something that would go over well in a visit from the fire authorities! Nor would the fabric specified and requoted by all subsequent companies that was not fire rated. Commercial premises require Fire Rated fabrics, a distinction overlooked until I looked at the project. What did all the companies have in common? Window treatments are a sideline to their main business. With a paint company, a flooring company and a decorator quoting, the regulatory requirements of the project were totally overlooked. The customer was as pleased to learn that I had potentially saved him from some major fines, as he was angry that the others had potentially left him at risk.

So, the obvious benefit of dealing with a specialist is that we simply have more experience in our field, with the knowledge to avoid expensive pitfalls. What else could be an advantage?

• Better knowledge of the product lines equals better advice on products that really meet your needs from the functional side of the equation.
• More volume in a single product category equals better pricing.
• Good advice means you get the right product the first time, without having to pay for the learning curve of your supplier.
• The best trades sales people have field experience and have actually seen the installed finished product on a regular basis. They can install it and troubleshoot if there are any issues.
• We have a passion for the business. And therefore we are enthusiastic to help you find the right solution.
• We have a focus that allows us to learn more about the technical aspects of the trade, and therefore we give you better advice.

I’m a do it myself kind of guy in many ways, having grown up in a predominately farming community it is a big part of how I was raised. However, I’ve learned time and time again to trust the experts. It saves me time, money, and gives me great peace of mind.

Do you have a similar story that comes to mind? Please share in the comments below!

Window Treatment Specialists

Contact us today for your free shop@home consultation. Remember that here at Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we are Specialists in Custom Window Treatments. We focus on one business in order to bring you the knowledge and experience required to guarantee you full value for your project. We are happy to hear from you with any questions you may have.

Call today 613-706-1250 or email info@stevenscreekshutterco.ca

Hunter Douglas Blinds Ottawa

Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer

If you’re looking for Hunter Douglas Blinds Ottawa, you’ve come to the right place! In fact, at Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we are a Priority Hunter Douglas Dealer with all the benefits that entails.

What does this mean to you?

• We carry the complete Hunter Douglas Lineup of products.
• We receive the latest samples and updates automatically ensuring that we are always up to date.
• We can offer exclusive rebates and promotions in concert with Hunter Douglas Canada.

With a long history of featuring Hunter Douglas products (we remember the launch of the Duette product line way back in 1985!) we are proud to represent the market leader in Custom Window Treatments. We are your local source for Hunter Douglas Blinds Ottawa, Manotick, Kemptville and the surrounding area.

The Hunter Douglas Advantage

At Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we believe in form following function, a philosophy that aligns with the Hunter Douglas product line perfectly. Beginning with advanced operating systems that make product usage a pleasure. And moving forward with beautiful, tasteful fabric choices Hunter Douglas leads the way.

Privacy and Light Control

Hunter Douglas window treatments come in a wide array of product designs with exclusive fabrics and materials. The visibility ranges from sheer to blackout—offering varying degrees of privacy and light control options.

Energy Efficiency

With the ever rising costs of energy both to the climate itself as well as your pocket book it makes more sense than ever to make efficiency a priority in your purchasing decisions. Hunter Douglas has been the industry leader in developing energy efficient treatments for your windows.

Innovation

Hunter Douglas blinds are engineered and designed in North America. With leading edge operating systems, proprietary hardware options, and new product categories being introduced every season Hunter Douglas is by far the world-wide industry leader.

Child Safety

From cordless manual and motorized operating systems, retractable lift cords, cord tensioners and wand controls, we offer a wide array of innovative lifting system options for enhanced child and pet safety as well as especially easy operation. Child Safety is serious business. For information on how Hunter Douglas builds Child Safety improvements into many of it’s products please click the graphic to the right.

Affordable?

There is a perception in the marketplace that Hunter Douglas products are ‘high end’ and therefore expensive. We think this is a result of their many premium products, but the truth is the line has products for every budget. For example the cellular shade line starts with the Applause line of products and moves up the line in options and price all the way to the Duette Architella. The choice is yours!

Hunter Douglas Blinds Ottawa

Contact us today for your free shop@home consultation. Remember that here at Steven’s Creek Shutter Company we are Specialists in Custom Window Treatments. We focus on one business in order to bring you the knowledge and experience required to guarantee you full value for your project. We are happy to hear from you with any questions you may have.

Call today 613-706-1250 or email info@stevenscreekshutterco.ca