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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)

CE Proโ€™s 2026 Lighting & Shading Deep Dive unveils underrepresented technologies on lighting projects, and why integrators may…

News June 15
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Gulf Front Estate Marathon, Florida

Systems Forged in Sun and Salt: How This Marathon Waterfront Estate Became an Outdoor Resort

Working with Dโ€™Asign Source, the owners of the Gulf Front Estate wanted to breathe warm, playful life into…

Projects June 15

Why Integrators Should Own Lighting: DMFโ€™s Charlie Derk on Growth, Design & Profit

DMF's Charlie Derk explains why custom integrators should own the lighting category, highlighting opportunities in design and interoperability.

Sponsored June 11
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Custom lighting installation inside fancy luxury walk-in closet with shades

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

Dealers dish on how lighting a shading fit into their business from talking profit margins, upsell opportunities, and…

News June 8
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Lutron

Lutron on the Future of Luxury Shading, Drapery & Smart Home Design

Lutronโ€™s Sheng Qu previews new drapery solutions and fabric offerings while discussing growing demand for automated shading in…

Sponsored June 4
Draper Draper at Home Interior Shading Motorized Shading
Nick Boever (CE Pro) and Clint Childress (Draper, Inc) talk about TourneSol and heliotropic shading

Draper, Inc. Talks Heliotropic Shading and How It’s Reshaping Home Automation

Automatically managing shades throughout the day sounds simple in theory, but achieving the right balance of natural light,…

News June 3
FX Luminaire Lighting
FX Luminaire

How FX Luminaire’s Smart Outdoor Lighting is Transforming Backyards into Luxury Living Spaces

Outdoor lighting has evolved far beyond pathway lights and simple on/off controls, according to FX Luminaire Regional Sales…

Sponsored June 2
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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?

CE Proโ€™s Lighting & Shading Survey finds that the step up in fixture cost to CI-grade lighting doesnโ€™t…

News June 1
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Custom kitchen with decorative pendant lights showcasing the intersection of design and technology

Designers, Architects More Frequently Turn to CEDIA Expo/CIX for Understanding CI

Recent research from the NKBA and CEDIA showcases how designers are becoming more needing of custom integration due…

News May 26
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Wide view of luxury private cinema seating in a subterranean home theater in Dallas Texas, with transparent acoustic baffles revealing in-ceiling JBL Synthesis speaker installations as part of a 28-driver Dolby Atmos system designed and integrated by Elliston Systems & Design

This Subterranean Cinema Beneath a Dallas Estate Has Been 30 Years in the Making

Three layers of acoustical isolation, a 46,000-watt sound system and 4K lossless video create a luxury viewing experience…

Projects May 25
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