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The early decisions that shape how your shades look and perform

When you are planning a build or remodel, motorized shades often end up near the bottom of the checklist, long after cabinets are picked out and walls are painted. By that point, bringing your preferred design to life gets a lot more complicated. The shade hardware ends up mounted right on the wall in plain view, and running power to the motors can require cutting into freshly finished drywall.

Planning your motorized shades during the early design stage opens up far better possibilities. Hardware can be hidden in the ceiling, and wiring runs directly to every location without hassle. Here are the key factors Argenta recommends considering before installation begins, helping you make choices that pay off down the road.

See what went into a five-year private cinema project by Argenta

It's easy to start a home theater with a shopping list. You pick a projector first, then build the room around whatever fits. The result can look impressive and still feel like watching a movie in a basement, with washed-out blacks and household noise creeping in during quiet scenes.

Our client wanted a different outcome. Their goal for this custom home theater was easy to describe and hard to build: a room that puts you inside the movie and gives a young family a place to spend time together for years. Argenta led the project over five years, and the finished cinema offers a clear look at how a reference-level room comes together. Keep reading to see what goes into it. 

Explore the convenience of one system for lighting, shades, sound, and more

Most homeowners don't want more technology. They want less friction. As connected devices accumulate, however, the controls can become scattered across separate apps, remotes, and logins. A smart speaker may use one interface while the video doorbell or shading system relies on another. That fragmentation adds extra steps to simple routines and gives you more controls to keep track of throughout the day. 

Homeowners across Utah often come to Argenta with a simple goal: they want technology that feels easy to use. A home automation system can bring connected devices into one coordinated experience, with everyday routines programmed around the way you live. Here's what that looks like in practice when the technology throughout your home starts working together.