Commercial
Motorised & Electric Blinds

Convenient, controlled shading for commercial spaces, with hardwired and wire-free motorised options for accessible, high-level and large areas of glazing.

Power options

Hardwired and rechargeable/wire-free motorised roller solutions

Control

Remote operation with individual or grouped control options, depending on system

Blind types

Motorised roller blinds with selected motorised Venetian options

Commercial specification

Suitable for new-build, refurbishment and fit-out projects

Tested systems

Selected Workspace roller systems are UK manufactured and 10-year lifecycle tested

Why Motorised & Electric Blinds?

Motorised blinds make it easier to control shading across commercial interiors, particularly where blinds are large, positioned at high level, difficult to reach or need to be operated regularly. At the touch of a control, blinds can be adjusted without relying on manual chains or handles.

Workspace Blinds can help specify the appropriate motorised solution around the window, blind type, power availability and control requirements of the project. Rechargeable wire-free roller blinds can reduce the need for electrical wiring at the window, while hardwired systems provide a permanently powered option that can be coordinated into new-build and refurbishment programmes.

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Why Specify Motorised Blinds?

Choose the Right Level of Light Control

Finding the ideal motorised specification depends on window height, scale, and the required control method. Whether automating high-level office glazing, coordinating multi-blind elevations, or adding remote-operated Venetian shading, systems can be customized to suit the exact practical needs of the building and its users.

Which Specification Is Right for You?

Retrofit project or limited electrical provision

Rechargeable / wire-free motorised roller blind

New-build project with power planned at the window

Hardwired electric roller blind

High-level or difficult-to-reach glazing

Motorised blind with remote control

Multiple blinds in one room or elevation

Grouped control, subject to the selected motor and control system

Frequent daily operation

Motor and blind system selected around blind size, duty and required control

Precise light control using slats

Motorised Venetian blind where suitable for the application

Room darkening and privacy

Motorised roller blind with blackout fabric or an appropriate blockout specification

Rechargeable / Wire-Free Motorisation

A battery-powered motor concealed within the roller tube, offering clean, wire-free operation with no electrical cabling required at the window - ideal for retrofit fit-outs and accessible recharging.

Hardwired Electric Motorisation

A permanently powered mains motor designed for reliable, continuous operation on larger glazed elevations, integrated seamlessly into new-build or full refurbishment electrical infrastructure.

Motorised Venetian Blinds

Motorised tilt and lift functionality for horizontal Venetian systems, combining powered everyday convenience with precise slat control over incoming daylight, solar glare and privacy.

Motorised Shading Controls & Integration

Workspace Blinds supplies high-performance motorised blind systems engineered for commercial workspaces, education, hospitality, and healthcare environments where automated control and reliable operation are essential. Whether automating hard-to-reach high-level glazing, streamlining daily meeting room adjustments, or coordinating full-façade shading, our solutions integrate seamlessly into modern commercial infrastructure.

From wire-free rechargeable lithium motors that eliminate the need for window cabling in retrofit fit-outs to heavy-duty hardwired mains systems designed for continuous multi-blind operation, each setup is tailored to your building’s electrical provision. Blinds can be operated via intuitive handheld remotes, wall-mounted switches, or integrated into wider smart building and central management systems for coordinated, chain-free solar control.

Frequently asked questions: Blackout Blinds

The terms are often used interchangeably. In commercial projects, electric or motorised blinds use a powered motor instead of a manual chain or handle. The power may be hardwired or supplied by a rechargeable wire-free motor, depending on the system.

Yes. Remote-controlled motorised blinds are available. Depending on the selected system, blinds can be operated individually or grouped together for more coordinated control within a room or area.

Not always. Workspace Blinds offers hardwired motorised roller solutions as well as rechargeable wire-free options. The best choice depends on the project, blind size, frequency of use and available electrical provision.

Yes. Motorisation is particularly useful for high-level or difficult-to-reach glazing because the blind can be adjusted without direct access to a manual control.

Yes. Motorised roller blinds can be paired with suitable blackout fabrics where stronger light reduction and privacy are required. Where very high levels of light exclusion are needed, a dedicated blockout system may be more appropriate.

Yes, depending on the motor and control specification. Selected systems can allow multiple blinds to be controlled as a group as well as individually, which can be useful across larger rooms or elevations.

Selected motorised roller systems can support compatible smart or hub-based control. Integration requirements should be confirmed during specification so the motor, power supply and control system can be coordinated correctly.

Yes. Workspace Blinds supports commercial projects across the UK, providing survey, specification support, supply and coordinated installation for motorised blind projects.

Supporting Your project
at Every Stage

Whether motorised blinds are being specified for a single meeting room or across a large commercial development, Workspace Blinds can support product selection, control planning, manufacture and coordinated installation.

01. Consultation and Survey

Understanding the glazing, access, room use, blind sizes, control requirements and overall project programme.

02. System, Power & Control Specification

Selecting the blind system, fabric, motor type and control method, with hardwired or rechargeable operation considered around the project requirements.

03. Technical Coordination & Approval

Providing relevant technical information and coordinating blind requirements with the contractor, designer and wider project team where required.

04. Manufacture and Programme Coordination

Planning manufacture and delivery around site phases, access, electrical readiness and agreed completion dates.

05. Professional Installation & Set-Up

Coordinated blind installation and control set-up, with a focus on safe operation, finish and programme delivery.

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Large & Specialist

Atriums, large glazed façades, high-level windows, sports halls and other technically demanding areas.