Wood blinds can even have cord routing options that keep light infiltration to a minimum. ... Motorized blind technology has been around for quite a while; it’s reliable and always improving.

Smart shades, blinds, and curtains can open or close on a schedule or at your command. They save energy and make life more convenient—especially for anyone with limited mobility.

Wooden blinds are available either corded or cordless, ... Motorized Blinds. Rather than having a cord or spring lift mechanism, motorized blinds have, well, a motor.

Best Value: Yoolax Motorized Blind Shade for Window; Best Blackout: ... Wooden blinds offer a more luxurious touch, but typically carry a higher price point and are harder to adjust.

Lutron impressed us earlier with its Serena motorized shade product, and now it’s introducing motorized wood blinds that utilize the same wireless protocol. One big difference: ...

Lutron has launched new smart wood blinds, promising not only motorized opening and closing, but the ability to intelligently adjust their angle according to the position of the sun each day. The ...

Lutron Serena Smart Wood Blinds are motorized, but they don’t look like a piece of technology hanging over your window. Megan Wollerton/NYT Wirecutter.

Blinds are manufactured in a variety of materials including wood, aluminum, vinyl, PVC, and paper or cellular. There are two major types of blinds: Vertical or venetian (horizontal).