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Wide view of a luxury smart home living room in Palo Alto California featuring concealed television integration behind architectural millwork, installed as part of a whole-home Savant and Lutron HomeWorks automation system by AudioVisions

More than a Weekend House: Inside a Smart Home Designed for Retirement

A Palo Alto retirement residence designed by AudioVisions highlights how lighting and AV are designed when asked to perform across every hour, every mood, and every mode.

Lighting & Shading Deep Dive 2026

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Lighting and Shading Are the Darlings of the CI Channel. Do They Have Any Downside?

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Man shopping for lighting fixtures as a metaphor for price pressure and value proposition when selling lighting and shading

Are Feelings of Price Pressure in Lighting & Shading Really Just an Education Issue?

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Power and energy management system concept showcasing criticality of proper integration with lighting and shading systems.

Power and Energy Systems Remain Sparse on Lighting Projects (Despite Their Importance)

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Latest Posts

Origin Acoustics Launches Built-to-Order Soundbars for Custom Residential Projects

Origin Acoustics has launched a Built-to-Order Soundbar program that allows custom integrators to specify soundbars tailored to each residential project with custom sizing, configurations and mounting options.

News June 26

Man pulling money out of wallet as an example of U.S. consumer discretionary spending habits

U.S. Consumer Discretionary Spending Bifurcates

Nearly as many consumers say they’re pulling back on non-essential purchases as are ramping up purchases with value-hunting holding sway over all walks of life.

News June 26

Decorative lighting fixtures paired with color tunable lighting in a colorful kitchen

Coordinating Decorative Lighting in the Connected Home (without Ruining Your Design)

According to David Warfel, managing color and control for decorative fixtures is key to achieving better lighting results when added to an architectural design plan.

News June 25

How ATTRACKT Tackles the Modern Challenges of Lighting Through DMX

Dan and Sarah Silverstein of Liteline talk about the company's latest offering, ATTRACKT, and how DMX remains critical to the modern lighting experience.

June 18

Scott Newnam, CEO Audio Advice, Bill Petters, President Sound Components

Audio Advice Adds Sound Components to Growing Family of National Locations

Founded in 1974, Sound Components has been operating a dual integration and retail business out of Miami, Fla.

News June 25

Why Lutron Is All-In on CEDIA Expo 2026

Lutron's Ed Blair discusses the company's expanded commitment to CEDIA Expo 2026 and why education, hands-on experiences, and industry connections remain critical to the custom integration channel.

News June 24

The New SI KAOS Vinyl Lets the Sun in without the Rest of the Outdoors

The new clear vinyl finish option opens a figurative window to the outdoors for any space that likes to leverage outdoor shades for insulation or protection.

News June 23

AVPro Global AVPro Design Services ADS interface

AVPro Global Announces New Design Services Across AV, Control Portfolio

The new AVPro Design Services will support integrators across residential and commercial sectors by helping to design and implement systems using the company’s portfolio.

News June 23

Furrion Aurora Full-Sun Pro Series outdoor technology outdoor TVs

Kanto Living Acquires Assets for Furrion Outdoor TV Product Line from Lippert

Furrion will join Kanto’s existing AV product line, which currently includes mounts, audio hardware and AV accessories.

News June 23

More than a Weekend House: Inside a Smart Home Designed for Retirement

A Palo Alto retirement residence designed by AudioVisions highlights how lighting and AV are designed when asked to perform across every hour, every mood, and every mode.

Projects June 22