When a family purchased a brand-new 85-foot custom houseboat on Lake Ouachita, Arkansas, every detail mattered. With four bedrooms and a spacious kitchen and living area, the client wanted window treatments that matched the custom interior while providing light control, home automation and durability for family vacations on the lake. They chose a cohesive combination of Norman motorized roller shades and a motorized Smart Drape to meet those needs.
A Refined Motorized Window Treatment Solution for Luxury Houseboat Living
Norman Window Fashions motorized roller shades provided the clean look and convenient operation the client wanted. All 25 shades received motorized upgrades and fashionable cassette covers, with colors chosen to complement the interior walls and flooring. Light Block 360 was added to the four bedrooms to help block light creep around the shades. For the wide main entrance, a motorized Smart Drape in a complementary color provided a practical solution for the large opening. Its removable and machine-washable fabric vanes added convenience for a busy vacation home.
Thoughtful Features Made for Lake Vacation Living
- Norman Motorized Roller Shades: All 25 shades received motorized upgrades for convenient operation through the home’s automation system.
- Fashionable Cassette Covers: Each shade features a finished cassette housing that conceals the roller mechanism and creates a clean, tailored appearance.
- Light Block 360 Blackout System: The shades in all four bedrooms received the Light Block 360 upgrade to help block light creep around the edges of the roller shades.
- Motorized Smart Drape: The wide sliding entrance was fitted with a motorized Smart Drape in a complementary color. It provides convenient motorized operation for the large opening.
- Removable, Machine-Washable Fabric Vanes: Individual Smart Drape vanes can be removed and machine-washed when needed, adding practical convenience for a busy vacation home.
- Walk-Through Capability: Even when the Smart Drape is fully closed, people can pass through the fabric vanes without opening the entire treatment.
A Houseboat Transformed from the Inside Out
Throughout the Lake Ouachita houseboat, 25 Norman motorized roller shades were installed with fashionable cassette covers, coordinated colors and Light Block 360 upgrades in all four bedrooms. The main sliding entrance received a motorized Smart Drape that coordinates with the surrounding roller shades while providing a practical solution for the large opening.
The completed treatments complement the houseboat’s custom interior while providing the light control, durability and motorized operation the client wanted. They also add a polished style that works naturally with the space. The neutral shades and Smart Drape blend naturally with the light flooring, white walls and furnishings visible throughout the living spaces. The client loves the final results and says the finished project has become the envy of the Lake Ouachita houseboat community.
From Bare Windows to a Polished, Fully Automated Interior
Before the installation, the houseboat’s custom interior featured large windows and a wide sliding entrance with no finished window treatments. While the interior itself was carefully designed, the windows still needed a solution that could provide consistent light control and complement the surrounding finishes.
After MITS Little Rock completed the project, the windows were fitted with coordinated Norman motorized roller shades, while the main sliding entrance was fitted with a motorized Smart Drape. The four bedrooms were upgraded with Light Block 360 to help reduce light creep. The coordinated colors and finished cassette covers also create a more cohesive appearance throughout the space.
The Finishing Touch for a Custom Lake Retreat
Whether you’re outfitting a houseboat on Lake Ouachita or upgrading the windows in your home, MITS Little Rock can help you find a window treatment solution that fits your space. From motorized roller shades with blackout options to motorized Smart Drapes for large openings, the right combination can provide convenient operation and practical light control. It can also give your space a polished look that complements the surrounding interior. Schedule a consultation to explore custom window treatments designed around your needs.
