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By the Shade Design Gallery design team · Updated October 24, 2026

How Much Do Motorized Shades Cost in Spokane?

The honest answer: it depends on your windows. Two homes on the same street can get very different quotes, and a price you see online almost never matches what you actually pay. Here's what really sets the price, so you know what to expect before anyone walks through your door.

Why there's no one-size price

Every motorized shade is made to order for one specific window. The width, height, fabric, motor and controls are all chosen for your home, so a "starting at" price online usually leaves out the things that matter most. That's why we measure first and quote second.

The five things that set the price

1. Window size

Bigger shades need more fabric and a stronger motor. A tall great-room window in Liberty Lake or a wide patio door costs more than a standard bedroom window.

2. The style and fabric you choose

Roller and solar shades are usually the most budget-friendly to motorize. Cellular, zebra, Roman and woven wood shades vary more with fabric, light control and energy features like blackout or top-down/bottom-up.

3. How it's powered

A rechargeable battery motor needs no wiring and no electrician, which keeps installation simple. Plug-in power is a great choice for very large shades or windows you use all day.

4. How you want to control it

A remote or a simple motorized wand is the most affordable way in. Adding the smart hub for phone app, voice control with Alexa, Google or Apple Home, and schedules adds to the total, but one hub runs many shades.

5. How many windows you motorize

Most of our clients don't motorize every window. We usually recommend it where it makes the biggest difference: tall and hard-to-reach windows, big sunny living rooms, bedrooms and media rooms. That keeps the project on budget without giving up the convenience.

Is motorization worth it in a Spokane home?

• Hot summers: shades can close on a schedule before afternoon sun heats the house and fades your floors and furniture.
• Cold winters: closing insulating cellular shades at sunset helps hold in heat.
• Hard-to-reach windows: no more ladders or long poles.
• Safety: no cords for children or pets.
• Peace of mind: shades open and close while you're away, so your home looks lived-in.

Ways to keep the cost down

• Motorize the windows that matter most and keep the rest cordless.
• Start with remotes and add the smart hub later.
• Do all your windows in one project so we measure and install once.
• Ask about current offers when you book.

What's included when you work with us

Your quote includes design help from Layla, our lead designer with over 20 years of experience, professional measuring and installation by our local team, and setup of your remote, app and smart speaker before we leave. Motors carry a five-year warranty and most of our shades a limited lifetime warranty, and if anything goes wrong with a shade we installed, we take care of it with no trip fees and no labor charges. See everything our motorized shades can do.

How to get your exact price

The only accurate price is one based on your actual windows. Book a free in-home consultation: we bring samples to your home in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Coeur d'Alene or nearby, measure every window, and give you an exact written quote with no pressure. Get two other quotes, and make us your third.