Automated Shading & Curtains

Shade

Shading is one of the most transformative yet overlooked elements of a luxury home. It shapes how a space feels throughout the day, controls the quality of natural light, protects interiors, and enhances privacy without compromising on beauty.
Few things we install have a greater impact on daily life than shading. It is something we have been perfecting across hundreds of projects over more than 20 years.
Specialising in Lutron, Silent Gliss and Crestron systems, we design, supply and install motorised blinds and curtains that integrate seamlessly into your home, giving you effortless control whether you are automating a single room or a complete luxury new build.

Effortless Motorised Blinds & Curtains

Automated shading removes one of the quiet frustrations of daily home life.

No cords to tug, no blinds left half open, no curtains drawn at the wrong moment. Our motorised blinds and curtains work quietly and smoothly at the touch of a button, or automatically as part of your lighting and shading scenes, so that privacy, light control and comfort simply happen without a second thought.

We customise solutions across roller blinds, sheer and blackout curtains, large format automated drapes, and fully bespoke fabric and finish choices, with both hardwired and retrofit options available depending on the project.

This is luxury that feels good, not just looks good.

Luxury Roller Blinds

Our motorised roller blinds are a sleek, minimalist solution for modern homes, combining elegance, practicality and effortless control. Clean lines and subtle operation make them ideal for spaces where the technology should be felt rather than seen.

Compatible with Lutron, Crestron and other smart home systems, roller blinds integrate seamlessly with your lighting and automation, giving you complete control over light, privacy and ambience. A wide range of fabrics, textures and colours ensures every installation complements the interior rather than competing with it.

Mounting options are equally considered. Whether recessed into the ceiling, pocketed within a pelmet, surface mounted or concealed behind a fascia, we specify the right approach for each space. Brackets and hardware come in a wide range of finishes and design options, ensuring the details that on show, and those that are rarely seen, are chosen with equal care.

Automated Curtains

Motorised curtains bring warmth, texture and a sense of considered luxury to a space. Moving quietly at the touch of a button or automatically as part of your lighting and shading scenes, they give you effortless control over privacy, ambience and comfort without interrupting the flow of the interior.

Tracks can be recessed flush into the ceiling, concealed within ceiling details for a truly minimal finish, or specified with decorative options that sit more traditionally within the space. We offer a wide selection of materials and finishes, and work closely with interior designers and clients to ensure every curtain element complements the room it serves.

Suitable for large expanses of glass, floor to ceiling windows and multi room projects, motorised curtains are one of those quiet details that are felt every day rather than noticed.

Integration with Lighting, Scenes & Everyday Living

Shading is rarely experienced in isolation. At its best it works in harmony with your lighting, control systems and daily routines to create an environment that adapts around you.

We programme shading as part of broader living scenes, so your blinds and curtains respond automatically to the time of day, the light outside, or whatever you are doing in the space. A morning scene might gradually open the blinds as you wake. An evening scene dims the lights and draws the curtains as the sun sets. A cinema scene closes everything, dims to black and signals that the film is about to begin. These moments happen without a second thought, because that is exactly how they should feel.

The result is a home where light, shade, temperature and ambience work together seamlessly, creating spaces that respond to how you live rather than requiring you to manage them.

Design & Project Friendly

We regularly collaborate with interior designers, architects and project teams to deliver shading that feels like a natural extension of the design rather than a technical addition to it.

The earlier we are involved, the better the result. Pocket and recess dimensions, motor positions, wiring routes and fabric choices all benefit from being considered at the design stage rather than resolved on site. We are experienced in working within a project from the very early design stages, coordinating with electricians and builders to ensure every technical requirement is resolved cleanly before walls are closed and ceilings are finished.

We work from your plans and fabric choices, integrate with lighting schemes already in progress, and ensure every motor, track and hardware finish sits within the wider narrative of the space. Fabric samples are available for client presentations, and the SONA Studio offers both end clients and design professionals the opportunity to experience automated shading alongside lighting and audio in a beautifully finished residential setting.

Why Choose SONA for Automated Shading

SONA are independently HTA Certified, having passed a rigorous 60 point vetting process covering technical proficiency, aftercare and client satisfaction. In an industry where standards vary enormously, it is the kind of independent verification that gives homeowners, interior designers and architects genuine confidence when choosing who to trust with their home.

We also hold CEDIA Member of Excellence status, one of only 16 companies worldwide to do so and the highest recognition from the industry's global governing body. Our shading installations are designed and specified alongside your lighting and control systems from the outset, ensuring everything works together as a single considered whole.

Shading is one of those details our clients consistently tell us they had not fully considered until they experienced it at its best. Once they do, it becomes one of the things they value most about their home.

Visit the SONA Studio

At the SONA Studio in Cheshire you can experience automated shading alongside lighting, audio and cinema in a beautifully designed residential setting. It is the only dedicated home technology experience space in the North West, and the best way to understand how shading integrates into a luxury home before any decisions are made.

Visits are by appointment.

Typical Project Guidance

Shading projects vary depending on scope and specification. As a general guide:

Single room motorised blinds: from £1,000
Curtain automation: from £2,000
Multi room integrated shading: from £5,000

We provide clear, tailored proposals with every enquiry.

Areas We Cover

SONA designs and installs automated shading across Cheshire and the wider North West, regularly working in Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Hale, Altrincham, Prestbury, Bowdon, Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.

We also work nationally, with projects across Yorkshire, London, Scotland and the Cotswolds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can motorised blinds be added to an existing home?
Yes. Retrofit motorised blinds are one of the most popular upgrades we carry out. Battery powered and wireless options mean installation is often straightforward with minimal disruption, and the result integrates seamlessly with your existing lighting and control systems.

Which shading brands do you work with?
We specify and install solutions from Lutron, Silent Gliss and Crestron, selected because they offer the reliability, design quality and integration capability that luxury residential projects demand.

Can shading be controlled from a phone or tablet?
Yes. All of our motorised shading solutions can be controlled via app, wall keypad or voice control, and integrated into whole home automation systems so that shading, lighting and AV work together seamlessly.

Can blinds and curtains be automated together?
Absolutely. We regularly combine motorised roller blinds with automated curtains in the same space, controlled through a single scene or keypad so they work together rather than independently.

Do I need to rewire to install motorised blinds?
Not always. Battery powered and wireless solutions are available for retrofit projects where hard wiring is not practical. We will advise on the most appropriate option based on your home and the scope of the project.

How do I get started?
The best first step is a visit to the SONA Studio, where you can see motorised shading working alongside lighting and control systems in a real residential setting. Contact us to arrange an appointment.

Start Your Shading Project

Automated shading is one of those quiet details that transforms daily life without drawing attention to itself. If you are considering motorised blinds or curtains for your home, we would love to help you explore what is possible.