Window Treatment Motorization

Motorization can be applied across nearly all window treatment types, allowing for consistent operation, clean aesthetics, and unified control throughout the home.

Motorized solutions are available for all of these products:

• Plantation shutters

• Draperies

• Norman SmartDrape™

• Roller shades

• Roman shades

• Natural shades (woven woods)

• Cellular (honeycomb) shades

• Sheer shades

• Layered (zebra) shades

• Solar shades

Each application is evaluated individually to ensure the motor, power source, and control method are appropriate for the size, placement, and usage of the window.

Motorization performance depends heavily on selecting the right platform for the project—not every system is ideal for every home. We guide this decision based on window size, control preferences, automation goals, and long-term reliability.

Whether your home runs on Control4, Savant, Crestron, or integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit devices, we work with your automation provider and electrician to align programming, power requirements, and control scenes.

That means:

• Shades that lower automatically at sunset

• Morning routines that raise shades effortlessly

• Voice control and app control through your preferred platform

We handle the coordination early in the process — reviewing wiring plans, low-voltage requirements, hub locations, and control strategy — so there are no surprises after drywall or during final programming.

The result is a system that feels intentional, polished, and effortless — not pieced together.

Norman products use NormanSmart™ motorization, engineered specifically for Norman window treatments. This system emphasizes consistent operation, clean integration, and precise performance across shades, shutters, and SmartDrape™.

NormanSmart™ is often selected when homeowners want a cohesive motorized solution that feels purpose-built rather than adapted.

Graber motorized products utilize Somfy motorization platforms, offering flexibility across a wide range of control and automation environments.

Available Somfy technologies include:

• RTS for reliable, straightforward control

• Zigbee for smart-home ecosystems

• Z-Wave for connected automation systems

Platform selection is guided by how the home is currently set up and how the homeowner plans to use automation moving forward.

Motorized shading is one of the most technical categories in the window treatment industry — and it’s where many companies struggle.

We are trusted throughout the Nashville area because:

• We understand both design and electrical planning

• We coordinate directly with builders, electricians, and automation integrators

• We plan power and wiring before drywall whenever possible

• We install and service what we sell

• We specialize in homes where performance and clean aesthetics matter

Most window treatment companies focus on fabric and style. We also focus on performance, integration, and reliability.

That difference is why homeowners, custom builders, and automation professionals consistently rely on Nashville Blinds & Shutters for motorized shading projects.

Both Graber and Norman offer advanced battery motorization designed to support daily use with minimal maintenance.

Features include:

• Long-lasting rechargeable batteries

• Multiple charging options

• Discreet battery placement

Battery-powered solutions are commonly chosen for finished homes where clean installation and flexibility are priorities.

Motorized window treatments can be powered in several ways, depending on construction stage and window location.

Available power options include:

• Battery-powered motors

• Plug-in power solutions

• Hardwired installations

Selecting the correct power method early helps ensure long-term performance and a clean finished appearance.

Successful motorized projects require proper planning before installation begins. We regularly provide electricians with clear specifications for motor placement, wiring requirements, and power locations.

This coordination helps ensure:

• Proper power placement

• Clean wiring paths

• Reliable operation after installation

Attention to these details early prevents issues later.

Motorized window treatments can operate automatically or manually*, depending on how involved the homeowner wants to be.

Automation Systems
Automation can be configured to operate:

• On preset schedules

• At sunrise or sunset

• A set time before or after sunrise or sunset

Once configured, these systems operate with little to no daily interaction.

Our systems also integrate seamlessly with Smart Home Devices such as Amazon and Google devices.

Remote Controls & Wall Switches

• Handheld remotes

• Wall-mounted switches

• Single-channel or multi-channel operation

Motorized Wands

• Attached directly to the shade

• Simple up/down controls

• Straightforward charging

Control options are selected to match how each space is used and how often adjustments are made.

*Manually refers to having to actually push a button as opposed to the shade operating from a hub.