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Lutron Sivoia QS Venetian Blinds With Intelligent Tilt Alignment

With this blinds system, which comes with a remote-control device, homeowners can effortlessly raise and lower their Lutron-brand electronic window blinds and even tilt the slats for the desired amount of daylight or privacy. No cords to tug or wands to twist. The handheld device offers total control, including presets that automatically adjust the blinds to a predetermined height and tilt angle. Available in more than 50 different hardwood colors and 14 painted aluminum styles.

From $1,000 for aluminum blinds, $2,000 for stained-wood blinds, $3,000 for premium-wood blinds; Lutron