Designing Your Dream Home: Choosing the Right Motorised Blind Style

Creating your dream home involves a careful blend of style, comfort, and practicality. One often-overlooked detail that can significantly enhance your living space is motorised blinds. Offering a perfect balance of convenience and sophistication, motorised blinds from Total Look Blinds are a surefire way to transform your home’s aesthetic and functionality. If you’re not sure where to start - look no further. Today we’re guiding you through all the necessary considerations to choose the right blinds for your needs.

 

Why Motorised Blinds Are a Must-Have for Modern Homes

Motorised blinds offer unparalleled convenience and luxury. With just a push of a button or a voice command, you can control the amount of light and privacy in any room. This automation is especially beneficial for hard-to-reach windows, large panes of glass, and homeowners seeking a tech-savvy touch. In addition, motorised blinds are known to improve energy efficiency, reducing heating and cooling costs by regulating indoor temperatures. Not to mention, for security-conscious homeowners, the ability to program blinds to open and close at specific times offers added peace of mind.

 

Types of Motorised Blinds Available at Total Look Blinds

Total Look Blinds offers a variety of motorised blinds to fit any style and function:

  • Roller Blinds: Sleek and versatile, roller blinds provide clean lines and work well in both contemporary and classic settings. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, they offer excellent light control.
  • Venetian Blinds: These blinds allow precise light adjustment thanks to their horizontal slats, making them perfect for controlling sunlight and privacy. Available in wood or PVC, they bring timeless elegance.
  • Vertical Blinds: Perfect for large windows and sliding doors, vertical blinds offer a practical, space-saving solution with an elegant twist.

With bespoke options, Total Look Blinds allows you to select from various colours, materials, and finishes to create a truly personalised look.

 

Matching Motorised Blinds with Your Interior Design

The right motorised blinds should blend seamlessly with your existing interior design. Consider the colour palette and patterns of your walls, furniture, and decor. If you have a minimalist or modern interior, neutral-toned roller blinds with clean lines can provide a complementary touch. For more traditional homes, Roman blinds in rich fabrics or wooden Venetian blinds can evoke a sense of warmth and sophistication. Don’t be afraid to experiment with textures or even dual-layer blinds for greater light control and aesthetic appeal.

 

Technology and Smart Home Integration

Motorised blinds can take your smart home experience to new heights. Many systems are compatible with popular smart home devices such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa. With the ability to control blinds remotely via smartphone apps or voice commands, you can easily create the perfect ambience in any room without moving a muscle. Total Look Blinds offers intuitive and user-friendly controls, ensuring that even the least tech-savvy users can master their blinds' operation.

 

Energy Efficiency and Light Control Features

Reducing your carbon footprint and energy bills has never been easier. Motorised blinds can help optimise natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting and aiding in temperature regulation. When closed during the hottest parts of the day, they prevent heat from entering, keeping your space cool and minimising air conditioning use. Opt for energy-efficient fabrics with heat-blocking properties to enhance insulation. Adjustable motorised blinds give you fine control over light levels, making it easy to set the perfect mood for any occasion.

 

Child and Pet Safety Benefits

Safety is a top priority for homes with children and pets. Traditional blinds with cords can pose a serious hazard, but motorised blinds eliminate this risk entirely. Cordless operation ensures a clutter-free, child-safe environment, allowing parents and pet owners to rest easy. Total Look Blinds prioritises safety, providing additional peace of mind for family-friendly spaces.

 

Customisation Options at Total Look Blinds

Every home is unique, and Total Look Blinds understands that. That’s why they offer made-to-measure solutions, ensuring your motorised blinds fit perfectly and enhance your home’s aesthetic. Customers can choose from a wide array of materials, colours, and motor speeds to suit their needs. Whether you prefer a soft, elegant look or a bold, modern statement, Total Look Blinds provides expert consultation services to guide you every step of the way.

 

Tips for Choosing the Right Motorised Blind Style

Choosing the best motorised blinds for your space starts with understanding your needs. Ask yourself the following:

  • What level of light and privacy control do you require?
  • Do you prefer a minimalist or decorative design?
  • Is energy efficiency a top priority?
  • What’s your budget, and how do motorised blinds fit into it? 

By assessing these factors, you’ll be better equipped to choose motorised blinds that strike the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality.

 

Ready for Your Dream Home? 

Motorised blinds offer a modern solution that combines style, convenience, and efficiency. By choosing the right type, design, and customisation options, you can transform your home into a space that reflects your personal taste while enhancing comfort and security. Trust Total Look Blinds to provide expert guidance and high-quality motorised blinds tailored to your lifestyle needs.

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What Our Customers Say

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Peter McLeod
I enquired about a blind repair. Response was quick and friendly and when I took the blind into the factory to get it fixed, it was done immediately, with a smile and finished within 10min. Very impressive and much appreciated
Lia Wongsohardjo
I love my roller blinds from Total Look Blinds, the products are great. They have excellent customer service, the sales, the admin and the installer are amazing. I have bought from them twice for my house in Oteha and now in Orewa where I moved recently. Terry is very expert, kind and helpful, he is a talented salesman.
Peter Glass
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Alisha Dodds
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K R
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James B
Lovely blinds with professional service.
Sincere thanks to Laren for your helpful advice and Carl for excellent installation…..much appreciated
Eve O-R
A five star company to deal with, accurate, quick, professional and reasonably priced. Definitely will return. Highly recommended!
Stephen Ball
Very happy with result, beautiful appearance. High quality, efficient and effective at a good price.
dantay10
Great service from start to finish. Terry measured up and gave us lots of different options. Brent was prompt and thorough. I absolutely love the colour choice we made and hubby is super excited about the remote controlled blinds. Very happy customers here.
Peter Brown
Once again Excellent product and service, a pleasure to deal with, highly recommended. Thanks
Sunnie Ko
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Tina Smith
Have used Total Look Blinds for a number of years and always outstanding service. Jo had my blind repair turned around in less than 3 hours. Highly recommend them.
Sandra Lepou
Total Blinds were excellent to work with. From the first consultation and measure to the installation, I cannot fault their service. My blinds look amazing. Totally recommend this company.
Nerissa Attewell
Excellent service, quick turnaround the whole team were informative and helpful! We love our blinds so much :)
Louise Kennedy
Total Look Blinds were absolutely amazing to deal with. From prompt and clear communication through to an excellent and earlier than expected fit, I could not be happier. Thank you for such a stress free, professional experience. Will recommend your company far and wide!
Erin Corkhill
From Terry's measurements, to Brent's installation it couldn't have been a friendlier or smoother process. The shutters are stunning and I get stopped on the street by neighbours who compliment us on them. Total Look Blinds is a decision you won't regret.
Vaughan Ludlam
Excellent product, pricing and service from Total Look Blinds – thanks David, Lauren, Carl & the rest of the team.
Shirley Wensor
Highly recommend Total Look Blinds. Thanks to Carolyn for your extra understanding. Excellent installer also.
JOSEPHINE TOK
Awesome Terry & friendly office staff. Great products, prices & prompt delivery. This is the 3rd time using them. 15 years on, still have our records intact. Deservingly an Ace Company:)
Lanice McMillan
Thank you for your awesome service and flexibility to get quotes on very short notice. Love the roller blinds
Robyn Adams
Carolyn outstanding. Installers did a fantastic job. I am a many repeat customer and have been impressed and always happy with the outstanding level of service. Thank you. Neil Adams
Heidi Reid
Great service and wonderful blinds, thanks
Jo in the office was helpful and available Roger was superb with his installation and communication thanks
Ant MacLean
Had an old vertical blind that was manufactured by them, that was broken. Excellent cheery and quick repair service and great value too.

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Jackie E
Professional company, Great blinds and easy to deal with, would recommend for the future. thanks.
Heather
Excellant product. Very efficient service. Pleasure to do business with. Would recommend Total Look Blinds to everyone.
Anwar Sadat
Excellent piece of work and commitment from the team to get the blinds delivered and installed on time.
Niall Robertson
Excellent service quality product from this company who consistently delivers a great personal experience to its customers.
Comes highly recommended. Thank you Team!
robert crighton
Have used Total Look Blinds several times over many years,the latest some roller blinds,which look great.Its a family business,lovely people to deal with [they take pride in what they do] & the products are excellent quality & well priced.Would recommend to one & all.Thank you.
Brooke Maber
Really impressed with Total Look Blinds, Terry was great to deal with and very knowledgeable with some great advice when selecting blinds. Great communication from Jo. Since having them installed we have decided on a few tweaks and add ons which they made very easy for us. I recommend you to everyone! Thank you.
Iain and Helen Stephens
The team at Total Blinds did a great job on our shutters and roller blinds. Great quality, great service, thank you.
Reema Prasad
Total blinds highly recommended good service excellent job very happy using them from 10yrs .
Katie Duffy
Have used this service for my own home and a rental. Quick efficient professional service. Highly Recommend
Kerry Watt
M Whelan
From consultation with Terry to the professional installation by Richard and liaising with Jo in the office, it was a great experience, and we're delighted with the result. The shutters add a whole new ambience to our house. Total Look Blinds is obviously a business that is proud of its products and cares about its customers - we're glad we chose them and would highly recommend.
Arishma Lata
Highly recommend Total Look Blinds. The whole team makes it so easy for you from start till finish without any hiccups. Their neat and 5star work is what you looking for. Thank you guys. Appreciate your great job in making my house look so gorgeous. ❤️❤️❤️
Sally Clegg
First class service, products and support from Total Look Blinds. We have asked these guys to come three times as we add more blinds to our home. They look so good and work brilliantly. Really pleased!
Bhavika n Divesh Kumar
We used Total Look Blinds in 2005 for our family home. After 19 years of wear and tear we needed some parts and couple of vertical blinds track needed fixing. Took a drive to Takanini and was greeted by the office lady Jo who was very helpful and was amazed when she pulled out our 19 years old invoice from their record. The team manage to fix the track within a day and got the parts i needed at a fair price. Highly recommend them if you want quality products and a fantastic after sales service. Great company to deal with 😊
David Lim
Vertical and horizontal blinds completed on time. Reliable and great people to deal. Over the years, I have engaged the services of Total Look Blinds a few times and I have always been pleased with the results. I would do it again in the future with any hesitation. Highly recommended.
Jayne Steele
Loving my new retro fit motorised blinds, thought would not be worth the $$ in spare room, WRONG do it once do it right , motorised other rooms, should have done it in the first place, no cords ease of use , fabulous
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