A Modern Home in Palm Beach’s Premier Community
Located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, the Avenir development is one of South Florida’s most exciting new master-planned communities. Designed for modern living, Avenir blends resort-style amenities, preserved natural spaces, and luxury homes from top builders such as Toll Brothers, Kolter Homes, and Kenco Communities.
As more homeowners choose to integrate smart home technology during construction, Bumble Bee Blinds of Palm Beach has become a trusted partner for designing and installing custom motorized window treatments that fit seamlessly into these forward-thinking homes.
In this recent project, Bumble Bee Blinds of Palm Beach worked with homeowners in the Avenir development to design and install a whole-home hardwired motorized shade system powered by Somfy motors and featuring Alta Window Fashions, a division of Custom Brands Group and sister company to Hunter Douglas. The result: a sophisticated, maintenance-free shading solution that enhances comfort, energy efficiency, and convenience throughout the home.
The Challenge: Planning Window Coverings During Construction
When building a new home, it’s easy to focus on finishes and fixtures while overlooking the importance of window coverings. Yet, for homes with expansive windows or two-story spaces, planning ahead can make all the difference—especially if homeowners want the benefits of automation.
In this Avenir home, the builder’s electricians had already installed low-voltage wiring as part of the home’s infrastructure. This opened the door for Bumble Bee Blinds to design a hardwired motorized shade system, eliminating the need for visible cords, wall transformers, or rechargeable batteries.
By leveraging the wiring already integrated into the home, the Bumble Bee Blinds Palm Beach team was able to deliver a clean, future-proof installation that complemented the home’s architecture while ensuring silent, effortless control for every window.
Why Hardwired Motorized Shades Are Ideal for New Construction
Homeowners exploring motorized shades in Palm Beach Gardens often start with rechargeable battery motors. While battery-powered options work beautifully for existing homes, hardwired motorized shades offer unique advantages for anyone building in the Avenir development or another new construction community in Florida.
1. No Batteries to Charge or Replace
Because the shades draw power directly from the home’s low-voltage wiring, there’s no need to recharge batteries or replace them over time—especially helpful for tall or hard-to-reach windows.
2. Sleek, Integrated Design
Hardwired shades from Alta Window Fashions provide a streamlined appearance, with no visible cords or power packs. The minimalist design complements the clean, modern aesthetic found in many Avenir development homes.
3. Quieter and More Reliable
The Somfy low-voltage motors used in this project are known for whisper-quiet performance and long-term reliability. The result is a system that feels luxurious every time the shades move.
4. Smart Home Compatibility
These shades integrate seamlessly with smart home platforms like Alexa, Google Home, and Control4, giving homeowners the ability to adjust shades by voice, app, or automated schedule.
5. Energy Efficiency and UV Protection
In South Florida’s strong sunlight, automated shading helps protect furniture and flooring while keeping rooms cool—an ideal fit for the eco-conscious design goals of the Avenir development.
The Solution: Alta Window Fashions with Somfy Hardwired Motors
After evaluating the homeowners’ goals, Bumble Bee Blinds of Palm Beach recommended Alta Window Fashions, a trusted brand within the Custom Brands Group, the same family as Hunter Douglas. Alta combines exceptional design flexibility with top-tier engineering, making it a perfect match for this Avenir home’s modern aesthetic.
Each shade was custom-measured and fabricated to fit the home’s unique window dimensions, with materials chosen to balance privacy, light control, and energy efficiency. The shades were then equipped with Somfy hardwired motors, using the home’s existing low-voltage wiring to create a fully integrated system.
During installation, Bumble Bee Blinds coordinated directly with the builder’s electricians to ensure all connections met both safety and performance standards. Once installed, the team programmed the shades with preset “morning,” “afternoon,” and “evening” scenes—allowing the homeowners to enjoy perfectly timed light control throughout the day.
As an authorized Alta dealer and authorized Somfy dealer, Bumble Bee Blinds of Palm Beach provided a complete turnkey experience—from design consultation through installation and smart home integration—all backed by manufacturer warranties and local service support.
The Avenir Development: Innovation Meets Lifestyle
The Avenir development in Palm Beach Gardens represents the future of luxury living in South Florida. Spanning over 4,700 acres, this thoughtfully planned community includes expansive green spaces, resort-style amenities, and modern homes designed for efficiency and technology integration.
Builders such as Toll Brothers, Kolter, and Kenco Communities offer home designs that welcome customization, including options for low-voltage wiring and smart home automation. By planning for motorized shades during construction, homeowners in Avenir can future-proof their homes, eliminate clutter, and maintain architectural integrity.
It’s this alignment—between forward-thinking community design and forward-thinking homeowners—that makes hardwired motorized window treatments such a natural fit for Avenir homes.
The Results: Effortless Control and Everyday Comfort
Once complete, the homeowners experienced an immediate transformation. Every window shade—powered by Somfy and designed by Alta Window Fashions—operated in quiet unison, responding to both remote control and voice commands. The system’s automation now adjusts throughout the day to balance natural light, temperature, and privacy without the homeowners ever lifting a finger.
The hardwired installation ensures that their shades are always ready to perform—no recharging, no maintenance, and no compromise in style. The result is a clean, high-performance system that complements the elegance and energy-conscious lifestyle that defines the Avenir development.
Why Homeowners in the Avenir Development Choose Bumble Bee Blinds of Palm Beach
As a local authorized dealer for both Alta Window Fashions and Somfy, Bumble Bee Blinds of Palm Beach brings extensive experience working with homeowners and builders throughout Palm Beach Gardens and the Avenir development. Their team helps homeowners make smart, long-term decisions during construction that elevate the final look and feel of their homes.
Bumble Bee Blinds of Palm Beach provides:
- Expert design consultations during new construction
- Authorized Alta product selection and color/fabric matching
- Professional installation coordinated with builder teams
- Smart home programming and automation setup
- Ongoing local service and warranty support
If you’re building in the Avenir development or another new home community, now is the perfect time to plan for hardwired motorized shades before drywall goes up. Partnering with Bumble Bee Blinds ensures your home’s window treatments are designed for performance, beauty, and convenience from day one.
Schedule a Consultation for Your New Avenir Home
Building your dream home in Palm Beach Gardens? Let Bumble Bee Blinds of Palm Beach help you take advantage of low-voltage wiring and smart automation opportunities during construction. As an authorized Alta and Somfy dealer, their team can create a custom motorized shade solution that enhances your home’s comfort, design, and efficiency.
👉 Schedule your free design consultation today to explore hardwired motorized window treatments for your Avenir development home.