Shades · NY · NJ · FL

Motorized shades, engineered for your glass.

One touch, a schedule, or a voice command. We match the motor, the power source, and the control system to your windows and your home, then build and install everything with our own team.

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Motorized roller shades on curved floor to ceiling glass in a Manhattan residence

Pick your motor

Automate by Rollease Acmeda

The golden standard. The best motor on the market today: whisper quiet, excellent app control, and rock solid connectivity across whole home packages. Our first recommendation for every project.

Somfy

The long established name in motorization, with deep integration support and a wide motor range for oversized and specialty shades.

Matched, not defaulted

We size every motor to the actual weight and width of each shade, calculating tube deflection and torque per opening rather than guessing from a catalog.

Pick your power

Solar

The most popular choice. A slim panel sits discreetly at the glass and keeps the motor charged from daylight. No wires, no outlets, no recharging, ever.

Rechargeable battery

Zero wiring, installed in an afternoon. Recharges once or twice a year in typical use with a simple plug-in charger.

Hardwired

Best for new construction and gut renovations. Permanent power for the largest shades and the cleanest long term setup. We coordinate with your electrician or GC.

Smart home, your way

Apple Home & Google Home

Shades appear alongside your lights and thermostat. Ask Siri or Google to raise the shades, or let them follow your morning routine automatically.

Amazon Alexa

Voice control and Alexa routines, including sunrise and sunset schedules per room.

Lutron & Control4

Full integration with professional whole home systems. Shades join lighting scenes, keypads, and sensors.

App, remote, or wall switch

Every system includes simple everyday control, a phone app with schedules and groups, handheld remotes, and optional wall switches.

Programmed on day one

We set up groups, scenes, and schedules during installation and walk you through everything before we leave.

From first visit to final walkthrough

1

Consult

In-home consultation with samples, at no charge, anywhere in our service areas.

2

Measure

Our own team measures every opening. The measurer is the installer.

3

Build

Fabricated to your exact dimensions. No stock sizes, no trimming on site.

4

Install

Installed, programmed, and walked through by the same team. COI provided for managed buildings.

Questions we hear

Which motor brands do you install?

Automate by Rollease Acmeda, the golden standard and the best motor on the market today, and Somfy. We match the brand and motor to your shade sizes, quietness expectations, and budget.

Do motorized shades need wiring?

No. Solar and rechargeable battery motors install with zero wiring. Solar is the most popular option because it never needs recharging. Hardwired power is best for new construction and the largest shades.

How does solar power work?

A slim solar panel sits at the glass and trickle charges the motor battery from daylight, even on cloudy days. No outlets, no cords, and nothing to remember.

Which smart home systems do you support?

Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Lutron, and Control4. Shades join your scenes, schedules, and voice commands.

Can you motorize shades in a co-op or condo?

Yes. We provide a certificate of insurance to building management and handle installation rules as a matter of routine.

XL Shades and Closets

1441 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
Serving New York, New Jersey & South Florida since 2014

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