Custom Window Treatments,
Motorization & Installation

CMI introduces Designer Natural Shades

Designer Natural Shades sustainably grown, hand–woven grass weave shades from the most exotic locations in the world.

This expansive 3 book collection offers an astounding array of unique grass weaves and woven woods artfully crafted into beautiful design enhancing window treatments.  Some stands out features of Designer Natural Shades are the expansive widths with most patterns available between 96” – 144” and custom edge binding.  To view swatches from this collection click here. (link to http://www.wds-shades.com/product.html)

 

CMI Introduces QMotion

The first truly self-contained wire free motorized roller shade solution.  QMotion is available in a wide variety of light filtering and blackout fabrics with the smallest uniform light gaps in the industry at only 7/16” on each side.  QMotion also offers the benefits of near silent operation & an amazing overall size of up to 10 ft wide by 10 ft long and up to a 5 year battery life.  If you choose a hardwired version is also available.

QMotion comes standard with its own RF Remote Control and is also available with a 7 channel remote control and a 15 channel Universal Interface for RS232 and 485 control for home automation integration.

QMotion Shades, which debuted at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in January 2011, have received rave reviews throughout the industry for their smooth, virtually silent movement and sleek, modern styling, including an Honorable Mention in the 2011 WCMA Product Awards category for Best New Technical Innovation.

Finally, a window covering product that is not only in demand because of its styling and engineering but because it meets all of the requirements for child safety and universal design.

NEW Sivoia QS Wireless Cellular Shades

Lutron newest innovation is an affordable battery powered, wire-free, remote controlled cellular shade making it perfect for retrofit applications.  Sivoia QS Wireless Cellular Shades can also be integrated seamlessly with whole home automation systems giving the ability to control shades in conjunction with lights for complete light control.

Not only is this cords free system a solution for child and pet safety the cellular shades honeycomb design provides superior insulation and energy efficiency.  Lutron’s Cellular shade Solution is available in a wide variety of colors and textures from light filtering to room darkening.  Click here for more information.

Gary Reinhardt receives prestigious National ASID Industry Partner Award for his contributions to NJASID September 2008.

 

Creative Images COM Roman Shades

We are pleased to announce a new product offering for our Creative Images Collection - COM Fabric Roman Shades are now available. The same drapery workroom quality you associate with Creative Images is available in flat, hobbled, rib front & rear and single & double tuck styles for an affordable COM Roman Shade option.

Click here to find out more about Roman Shades by CMI.

All of CMI's Roman Shades including Grass Weaves and Woven Woods are fabricated with the NEW Child Safety Regulations put forth by the CPSC and WCMA.  You can find a full overview of these new regulations at http://wcmanet.org/wcmastandard.html

 

Introducing Venetian Blinds with Intelligent Tilt Alignment™

Lutron Venetian blinds provide independent control of blind height and slat angle, putting a new tilt on the timeless look of this traditional window covering. Superior functionality is revolutionizing the category of automated horizontal blinds. Now you can have optimal privacy, while still preserving your view and controlling the amount of sunlight in a space. With one press of a button you can change the amount or angle of light streaming into a room – for unmatched versatility any time of day. Click here for more information

New RadioRa® 2 Wireless Shade and Light Control

RadioRa® 2 the wireless control system that provides convenient and intuitive control of lights, shades, appliances and temperature in a single room or throughout an entire home can now be controlled over a Wi-Fi network via Apple’s iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch using the new Lutron Home Control application.

The standard for wireless shade and light control has just been raised with the introduction of the new RadioRa® 2 Light and Sivoia® QS Wireless Shading System and CMI was in the first training class and is now a certified Preferred System Provider (PSP). No matter how simple or how complex from a single shade or light to an entire home CMI and Lutron have the products and expertise to satisfy any shading or light control project.  For more information click here

Media Coverage of CMI, Inc.

Winter 2012 “Welcome to My Life” NJ Inspire Fall Winter 2012. Gary Reinhart, owner of CMI, and ASID IP Member is interviewed.

11/11 Asp1re November 2011 “Seeing Beauty”.  Maureen McMahon principle of Interior Designs by Maureen McMahon chooses CMI for Motorized Roller Shades and Cornices.

03/11 ASP1RE March 2011 – Marilee Schemp Principle at Design 1 choose CMI for her window treatments in her ASID 2010 Bronze Award winning Residential Bathroom Design

01/11 Connecticut Cottages & Gardens “Well Manored”
 
4/10 Design NJ April/May 2010 “Dull to Dazzling” – Linda Lee Potter Designs, LLC. chooses CMI

Design NJ October 2009 - Stately Homes by the Sea. Designer Laurie Burke of LD Burke Designs, Monmouth Beach, NJ chooses CMI Drapery Hardware.

ICON July/August 2009 - A profile on Gary Reinhardt, president and owner of CMI, winner of the prestigious National Industry Partner Merit Award.

ASID Insider Winter 2008 - 2009 - Announcement that Gary Reinhardt, president and owner of CMI, is the winner of the prestigious National Industry Partner Merit Award.

CMI featured in Greater NJ Builder & Architect Magazine (Oct ’08) for winning the Best New Product Award at the ASID 2008 Trade Show.

Carrie Wissner the principle of Carrie Wissner Design Consultant in Short Hills Chooses CMI – Window Fashions Magazine April 2008.

Design NJ, Designs by Ria, uses CMI for valance fabrication and motorized window treatments

New York Spaces, Patricia Montalbano Design Group, Wood blinds by CMI

CE Pro, CMI's President Gary Reinhardt, speaks about growth in the motorized window coverings market

The Record, PVZ Design Group, Panel Track by CMI

NJASID Insider, MCM Designs chooses CMI.

NJASID Insider, CMI Wins Best New Product at The NJASID Trade Show 2006

ASID ICON, Industry Partner Spotlight, January/February 2007