Helser Brothers Redefines Custom Drapery with the Launch of the Motorized Traverse French Pole

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 16, 2025 CHANDLER, Ariz. — October 16, 2025 — Helser Brothers, a premier manufacturer of custom drapery hardware, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that merges timeless design with advanced technology: the...

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Bond Brings Smarter Control and Home Automation Compatibility to Vertilux

Cresskill, NJ – October 15, 2025 – Bond has created a special version of its award-winning RF-to-WiFi Bond Bridge Pro device hub for Vertilux. Sold by Vertilux, the new VTi Nexus Bridge powered by Bond brings Bond’s category-leading smart set...

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Lutron and Hartmann&Forbes Redefine Natural Luxury in Window Treatments; Announce Native by Design Integration Partnership

This new partnership brings handwoven natural textiles to Lutron’s intelligent motorized shades FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 2025 | Tualatin, OR – Lutron Electronics, the trusted leader in Intelligent Lighting, motorized window treatments, and...

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disCOVER the Cover: May/June 2025 Issue

Bienvenido a Miami Perched above the shimmering coastline, this rooftop retreat was made for open-air dining, laid-back lounging and soaking in Miami’s sweeping waterfront views. With its clean lines and cool tones, the space strikes a balance...

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Motionblinds Joins Home Assistant as First Official Smart Shading Partner

Enter, the Netherlands – April 8, 2025 – Coulisse is proud to announce that Motionblinds, its smart shading brand, is now officially integrated with Home Assistant, the world’s leading open-source smart home platform. With this launch...

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Category - Motorization

Design Education Inspiration Installation Motorization

The Invasion of The Integrators

By O’D McKewan If you are involved in selling motorized window coverings and you haven’t noticed the impact of audio/visual integrators on the window treatment industry, you will soon. Audio/visual integrators and more...

August 30, 2022

Extreme Window Installations Motorization

Roller Shades for Very Large Openings

One of the fastest-growing trends I am seeing in the new home construction and renovation industry is the creation of very large patio openings, mainly multi-panel sliding or folding glass doors. Not that long ago...

June 14, 2022

Extreme Window Installations Motorization Outdoor Living

GREAT SHADE SOLUTIONS

The continued demand by homeowners to better utilize their homes’ outdoor spaces has created the need to provide more effective shading solutions. Rollease Acmeda has been very successful with its outdoor shading...

May 20, 2022

Industry News Motorization

Draperies.com is Now Supplyed!

Draperies.com has officially rebranded to Supplyed in an effort to streamline digital operations and further improve the overall customer experience. We are putting a large focus on bringing our business online and...

March 22, 2022

Business Insight Motorization

The Latest in Rechargeable Motorization Systems

By O’D McKewan This article will take a deeper dive in the very specific category of rechargeable battery-powered systems for motorized window treatments. I state “systems” because there are different...

July 5, 2021

Business Insight Motorization

To Plug In or Not to Plug In

By O’D McKewan Part two of this year’s “Motorization Playbook” series examines the three main choices for power supplies In this article, we will be taking a look at the differences between the...

March 6, 2021

Inspiration Motorization

Cutting the Cord

Whether consumers are seeking safety, convenience or just a great-looking window covering, cordless window coverings are a great option—and a booming category. If you’ve ever heard hype about cordless shades being an...

February 26, 2021

Industry News Motorization

MotionBlinds Motorized Window Covering System to Launch Later This Year

Photo courtesy of Coulisse Coulisse plans to release a set of wireless motors for roller blinds, Venetian blinds, cellular shades and curtains that work with Apple HomeKit technology later this year. The first product...

February 26, 2021

Motorization

Motorization 101: The Basics of Motorized Window Coverings

By O’D McKewan I generally begin all of my motorization courses by explaining that there are four basic items required for selling motorized window coverings. The first is a window covering. I know it seems...

January 12, 2021