| Due to many reasons, many people around the | | | | lowering of the roller shade a simple function of |
| country are deciding to remain in their present | | | | just pressing a button. Besides its aesthetic |
| homes thus the decision to expand the livable | | | | advantages, motorized roller shades do not |
| space either outwardly or upwardly depending on | | | | require unsightly manual controls such as chains or |
| the physical conditions. This decision most often | | | | cords found on non-motorized roller shades. This |
| requires the hiring of a professional to draw initial | | | | benefit does away with the hanging components |
| plans which then require governmental approval | | | | and allows full use of the unhindered space and |
| and large monetary expense. Because of these | | | | increases the overall functionality of the room. |
| reasons, room dividing is gaining much popularity. | | | | Motorized roller shades can also be remotely |
| In addition to the removal or relocation of existing | | | | controlled or controlled by the use of a preset |
| walls which can be somewhat costly, partitions | | | | timing device. |
| and folding doors have been popular whenever | | | | Modern folding doors made of plastic are only |
| working on a set budget and can accomplish the | | | | available in a few colors. More expensive wooden |
| desired end result. The disadvantage to using | | | | folding doors require painting to match the |
| these methods is that a dedicated space is | | | | surrounding decor. As well, sliding partitions can |
| needed for their installation and in most instances | | | | only be found in a limited color range also limiting |
| this space is not available and counteracts the | | | | the decorative spectrum. Roller shades, unlike |
| initial purpose. | | | | folding doors and sliding partitions, are available in |
| Roller shades, usually found on windows, can also | | | | hundreds of colors and patterns. This wide range |
| be used a room dividers. Its advantages include | | | | of available colors and patterns provides the end |
| the capability to almost fully retract to the ceiling | | | | user with the benefit of being able to match |
| and therefore an option very much well worth | | | | existing window treatment, enhance the present |
| considering. Additionally, roller shades can be | | | | decor or create a specific ambiance. Also |
| motorized and thus augmenting their functionality. | | | | beneficial is the ability to control light thus |
| Roller shades are also available in hundreds of | | | | expanding their use beyond a room divider |
| colors and patterns to fit any style and | | | | product. |
| decorative requirement. | | | | Unlike the ability of roller shades to control light |
| Highly beneficial to consumers is the low profile of | | | | due to the fabric material used, roller shades are |
| roller shades whenever installed on the ceiling as a | | | | limited in controlling sound. Due to the physical |
| room divider. When compared to standard room | | | | characteristic of roller shades, sounds will travel |
| dividers which require stacking space and minimize | | | | through the fabric materials. Another point to |
| the overall "working" space", roller shades are | | | | consider whenever choosing roller shades for |
| becoming very popular for this particular | | | | room dividers is the durability factor. Roller |
| application in addition to their original purpose as a | | | | shades, albeit much more aesthetically pleasing, |
| window covering. As an example, if a standard | | | | are not as resistant to wear and tear as their |
| room divider requires 2.5 feet of stacking and this | | | | counterparts - folding doors and sliding dividers, |
| is multiplied by the standard ceiling height of the | | | | yet roller shades are a perfect substitute when |
| average home of 8 feet, the loss due to the | | | | temporary sleeping or storage space is the main |
| stacking requirement amounts to 20 cubic feet of | | | | goal. |
| space. One can safely say that roller shades are | | | | Folding doors and sliding partitions will always be |
| very efficient in more ways than just saving | | | | available for the purpose of dividing or rearranging |
| money and time. | | | | rooms but new, modern ideas for the use of |
| Standard room sliding partitions are usually | | | | roller shades will certainly give the home owner an |
| manually operated versus roller shades which can | | | | additional choice without sacrificing the desired |
| be motorized at a relatively much lower cost. | | | | decorative look. Roller shades are a solution to |
| Roller shade motors are designed to operate | | | | shaping your rooms to your taste. |
| quickly and quietly thus making the raising and | | | | |