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Modern Blinds Inc.
Austin · TX
Motorized roller shades in a modern Austin living room, late afternoon light filtering through partially-open shades
Motorized roller shades · Lake Travis home
Modern Blinds · Motorized · Austin, TX

Smart blinds.
Set it. Forget it.

Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit ready. Custom-installed by certified pros — no DIY headaches, no wiring projects.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 71 Google Reviews · Lutron & Somfy Certified · 10 Years Local
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Voice Control Ready

Alexa · Google Home · Apple HomeKit

No Wiring Needed

Battery-powered options · 5-year battery life

Certified Installers

Lutron · Somfy · trained on every major motor brand

71 Five-Star Reviews

Google-verified Austin homeowners

Meet the Owner
Dave Choi, founder of The Modern Blinds, at the Austin workshop PORTRAIT · 2025
Dave at the Austin workshop

Dave Choi, founder.

Austin local since 2015 · 500+ homes installed · Owner-operator

Hi, I'm Dave Choi. I started The Modern Blinds because Austin homeowners deserved better than rushed installs and one-size-fits-all motors.

I personally test every smart-home integration before we leave your house — Alexa scene, HomeKit automation, sunrise schedule, all of it. If a remote doesn't respond on the first press, we're not done.

Most companies pick one motor brand and sell it to everyone. I know Lutron, Somfy, and every major motor system inside out, and we recommend the right one for your home — not the one that's easiest for us to source.

When you call, you'll talk to me. Not a call center.

Founder
The Modern Blinds

How It Works — 3 Weeks From Call to Installed

  1. 01

    Discover

    Day 1–2

    Free in-home consultation. We assess your smart-home setup — existing hubs, Wi-Fi coverage, window dimensions, and which rooms will benefit most.

  2. 02

    Design

    Day 3–5

    Custom system proposal: motor type (battery or wired), fabric, control method, and an integration plan that fits the smart-home gear you already own.

  3. 03

    Build

    Day 6–15

    Shades custom-cut to your windows. Motors paired and bench-tested at our shop before they ship.

  4. 04

    Install + Integrate

    Day 16–21

    Mounting, app setup, voice-assistant pairing, and your first schedules and scenes. We don't leave until every shade obeys every command.

What Austin homeowners say

★★★★★
Claire Tsai · in the last week · Google
★★★★★
Really liked the service Nick provided. The product is really good! Would definitely recommend it
keerthana sivasubramaniam · in the last week · Google
★★★★★
They did great with measurements and instal. We love our roller shades
Elizabeth Miller · in the last week · Google

How Much Do Motorized Blinds Cost in Austin?

Single room (3–5 windows)

$900 – $2,000

Motor + custom shade · install · smart-home pairing

Multi-room (8–15 windows)

$2,400 – $6,000

Above + hub/bridge · scenes · scheduling setup

Whole home (16+ windows)

$5,000 – $12,000

Above + dedicated app · project manager

~$300–$400 per window, motor included · 0% APR financing available · Free in-home estimate with exact per-window pricing.

Frequently asked

What smart-home systems do your motorized blinds work with?

Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Hubitat, and Control4 — plus direct app control from Lutron and Somfy. During the free consultation we look at what you already use and pick the integration that fits, so you're not stuck running two apps.

Battery-powered vs. wired motorized blinds — which is better for my Austin home?

Battery: easier to install, no electrician needed, 3–5 year battery life on lithium packs. Best for retrofits and windows where you can't run conduit. Wired: permanent low-voltage power, zero battery swaps ever, slightly faster movement. Best for new builds or remodels where the wiring is already open. We recommend per window — most homes end up mixed.

Can I motorize my existing blinds?

Sometimes. Rollers and some cellular shades can accept a retrofit motor; horizontal blinds and most plantation shutters can't. We assess every window during the free consultation. Often a full replacement is cheaper long-term once you factor in matching fabrics and warranty coverage.

How do sunrise/sunset schedules and automations work?

Every system we install supports time-based schedules and astronomical scheduling — the shades follow actual sunrise/sunset for your address year-round, so morning light arrives on time in June and December. We program your initial scenes (Wake, Movie, Goodnight, Away) during install and leave you a one-page cheat sheet for changes.

What's the warranty on motors?

Manufacturer warranty varies by brand — Lutron and Somfy typically offer 5 years on the motor. The Modern Blinds install warranty: lifetime on workmanship — if a mount, bracket, or pairing fails because of how we installed it, we come back at no charge.

How much do motorized blinds cost in Austin?

Roughly $300–$400 per window with the motor included. A typical 8-window project lands around $2,400–$3,200; whole-home (16+ windows) typically runs $5,000–$12,000. Final per-window pricing depends on fabric, motor brand, and any smart-home integration — we give you a written quote within 24 hours of the free in-home consult.

Do you offer financing for motorized installations?

Yes — 0% APR with no payments for 12 months on approved credit. Most whole-home motorization projects qualify; we run the application during your consultation if you'd like.

What happens during the free consultation?

60–90 minutes in your home. We measure every window, check your Wi-Fi coverage and existing smart-home gear, and bring a live demo so you can hear the motors and try the apps before you commit. Written quote in your inbox within 24 hours.

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