Motorized shades for Promontory homes

Big sky, few trees

Promontory is a gated golf and residential community east of Park City, set on rolling, sage-covered hills between about 6,500 and 7,500 feet. Unlike the forested neighborhoods closer to the resorts, much of Promontory has open sky in every direction and very little tree cover to soften the sun. Homes are designed to take in long views toward the Uintas, the Wasatch ridgelines and the golf courses, often with floor-to-ceiling glass on several sides. That means sun on some wall of the house from sunrise to sunset.

Shading for every exposure

Because the light moves around the house all day, Promontory homes benefit from shades planned by exposure, not just by room. East bedrooms need blackout shades for early mornings. South and west great rooms want solar shades to cut glare and heat in the afternoon. Battery-powered motorized shades with schedules can follow the sun around the house, lowering each side as it starts to get bright and opening again for the evening light.

Mountain-modern architecture

Many Promontory homes use clean lines, steel and stone, with tall windows meeting the ceiling. Shades in these homes should nearly disappear: slim cassettes or fascias, fabric colors that match window frames, and even lines when the shades are lowered. Recessed pockets designed into the ceiling are ideal for new builds, and we're happy to talk with your builder before drywall about where shades will go. On existing homes, we plan large and clerestory windows to look tidy from inside and out.

Design guidelines and gate access

Promontory has its own architectural guidelines and a design committee that cares about how homes look from the outside, including what shows through the glass. A neutral or dark backing and consistent shade heights are usually the safe choices, but check the current guidelines for your home before you pick fabrics. We coordinate gate access with you or your property manager for measuring and installation.

Wind and dust

Open terrain also brings wind. If you leave windows and sliders open in summer, shades can flap or swing. We'll talk about hold-downs, side channels or simply keeping those shades raised when the doors are open.