Robust new 2024 federal regulations for window coverings have ushered in a new era of innovation for the window coverings industry. New Braunfels Blinds and Drapery has its fingertip on the pulse of this rapidly changing window treatment market. It’s not just about compliance; it’s about bringing increasingly convenient, affordable and stylish options to homes and businesses. The combination of game changing regulations and accelerating demand for smart home technology keeps manufacturers on their toes as they deliver advanced window covering solutions, with motorization leading the way.
Manufacturers have been busy adapting their product lines to ensure safe, convenient window coverings. “We’re interested to see how the manufacturers roll out the best possible new compliant solutions,” said Jennifer Minigh, Owner of New Braunfels Blinds and Drapery. “We are looking for sensible upgrades to the tensioner device on our continuous cord loop product lines and adding more affordable motorization options to transition users from now discontinued cord/lock lift systems,” notes Minigh. She is now carrying shade brands that are offering much lower prices on all motorized solutions as a result of the shift away from corded products. NBBD is offering more manual continuous loop operation alternatives, including cordless and motorization options, while also picking up smart home hubs to integrate motorized shades and drapery via Wi-Fi that can handle all types of motors at a very affordable price.
Jennifer reports her clients are responding favorably to regulatory-driven changes. “Once we educate our customers on the safety benefits of the new regulations, they are thrilled they can still get continuous loop chain-pull shades for situations where it’s the best solution for the application and budget, and they appreciate the variety of color choices for bead chains and tension devices.”
Though cordless options are taking a big leap forward in the wake of new regulations, motorized solutions will be one of the dominant alternatives. Jennifer notes “Motorized shades can revolutionize how we live by combining comfort, convenience and efficiency.” And though pricing has been traditionally high, manufacturers are now innovating to bring a wider range of cost-effective motorized options to the market, laying the foundation for a big surge in customer satisfaction.
The state of motorization was already encouraging—now with the prompting of industry safety regulations, window coverings are being offered with exciting innovations and more are sure to come!
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"Motorized shades can revolutionize how we live by combining comfort, convenience and efficiency."