Motorised blinds in Albury.

Almost any blind we make can be motorised: roller blinds and roman blinds most commonly, but also curtains on a motorised track. A small motor sits inside the blind tube or on the track, and you control it from a handheld remote, a wall switch, a phone app or a smart speaker. From there you can group blinds by room, set them to close automatically when the afternoon sun hits the west-facing glass, or have them open gently at sunrise.

• Battery motors: Rechargeable lithium, no wiring, ideal for retrofitting existing Albury homes. Charge once or twice a year. Adds ~$150-$280 per blind.
• Hardwired motors: Run from mains via concealed cabling, best in new builds and renovations, never need charging. Adds ~$220-$350 per blind plus electrical.
• Hub / bridge: A central bridge unlocks app and voice control and scheduling across the home. ~$150-$350 once.
• Automation: Sun sensors and timers close blinds against the heat and open them in the morning, no input needed.

A worked example.

A Hamilton Valley open-plan living area with four large west-facing roller blinds, motorised with rechargeable battery motors and a hub for app and voice control, adds around $1,150 to $1,600 over the base blind cost. Set them to drop to a sunscreen-block position at 2pm in summer and the room stays usable through the worst of the afternoon without anyone lifting a finger.

The safest choice for children.

Because a motorised blind has no operating cord, it removes the cord hazard entirely, which makes it our first recommendation for nurseries and children's rooms and a clean way to meet the ACCC corded-blind safety standard. New to window furnishings altogether? Start with our how-to-choose guide.