Lighting & Shades
Coastal Source and Lutron to Show Unified Indoor-Outdoor Lighting Experience at CEDIA Expo 2026
Pre-orders for VIA, developed by both companies, begin August 18, with product shipments scheduled to begin early October.
Coastal Source
News
Coastal Source Completes Inaugural, 41-Stop 2026 Road Tour
Visits with more than 700 dealers in 33 cities confirm the outdoor living industry is moving beyond individual products to complete outdoor living environments.
Blogs
2026 CEDIA Shares: Coastal Source
Coastal Source gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo exhibit.
Audio
Coastal Source Debuts New EVO Fixtures and Product Enhancements
EVO Shielded and Semi-Shielded Surface Lights provide two new approaches to glare control and surface illumination.
Features
Outdoor Week: 4 Reasons to Sell Outdoor Tech Maintenance Services
How to help your clients protect their investment.
Features
Outdoor Week Case Study: A Private Tropical Oasis
Integrated Coastal Source lighting and audio bring this Florida Keys estate to life.
Audio
Coastal Source Introduces 1000 Series Bollards
Building upon the legacy of the company's 10.0 Bollards, the new 1000 Series delivers a significant advancement in outdoor audio performance.
Events
Coastal Source Launches Nationwide 2026 Road Tour
Tour to showcase EVO and VIA lighting, 1000 Series Bollards, PowerSource, and the new Coastal Source Design Studio.
News
Coastal Source Launches New Design Studio
Design Studio combines planning tools, conceptual design services, real-time consultations, and immersive 3D visualizations into an interactive platform.
Features
Elevating Outdoor Lighting
What integrators can learn from lighting designers for outdoor spaces.
Lighting & Shades
Coastal Source Adds New Directional Marker Lights to EVO Line
The new EVO Press Fit Marker range includes three beam-pattern options: Bi-Directional, 360°, and 180° Marker Lights.
Features
Turning Every Path Into an Experience
Harnessing the power of blended light and sound outdoors.
Features
Navigating the Landscape
Hidden Creek Landscaping integrates light and sound into a scenic riverfront yard in Ohio.
Lighting & Shades
New Backlight Accessory From Coastal Source Adds Integrated Lighting to the Razor Speaker Line
The Razor Backlight adds soft architectural lighting to the Razor form factor.
Integration Guides
Residential Lighting Best Practices Guide 2026 Now Available
Produced by Residential Systems in cooperation with Lightapalooza, the digital edition of the latest Residential Lighting Best Practices Guide is now available.
Lighting & Shades
Coastal Source to Debut New Finishes and Fixtures for EVO at Lightapalooza 2026
EVO’s flexibility is being expanded with the introduction of an array of refined finishes that include Vintage Brass, Black, White, and Nickel.
News
AWA Reps to Represent Coastal Source Throughout the Upper Midwest
AWA will serve as its full line sales representative in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
News
Case Study: Landscape Lighting Brings Beauty After Sunset to a Carolina Mountain Home
Coastal Source lighting and audio transform a mountain retreat in Landrum, South Carolina.
Audio
Coastal Source Introduces New Accessories for Hardscape Razor Outdoor Speakers
Two new mounting solutions and a planter provide additional options for installation, helping to preserve the visual integrity of outdoor spaces.
Lighting & Shades
Tech Showcase – Lighting Solutions
A look at some of the more recent entries into this growing product category.
Lighting & Shades
Coastal Source and Lutron Partner on VIA Outdoor Lighting Solution
VIA is a new line of Coastal Source fixtures that integrates Lutron’s Ketra and Rania intelligent lighting technology.
Audio
Coastal Source Launches Ovation In-Ceiling Speaker
Features an elliptical design that allows a driver nearly twice the size of a standard 6-inch speaker to fit through a grille that’s 15%...
Blogs
2025 CEDIA Shares: Coastal Source
Coastal Source gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 exhibit.
Audio
Tech Showcase – Subwoofers 2025
It is all about that bass for the latest models to hit the market.
Events
Coastal Source to Demo Audiophile-Quality Outdoor Sound at Audio Advice Live 2025
Will have two immersive exhibits: a custom-built pergola booth inside the hotel and a Mobile Demo Van stationed just outside.
News
Coastal Source Introduces Design Services Program
The new program features a streamlined two-tier structure to better support projects of any size and at any stage of the process.
News
Coastal Source Strengthens Partnership with Powersoft
The new amplifier lineup created by the companies is engineered to deliver exceptional performance in the harshest outdoor environments.
News
Case Study: Adding Outdoor Audio to a Luxury Estate
Sync Systems teams with Coastal Source to elevate the outdoor audio at a luxury home in Sonoma, California.
News
Coastal Source Delivers EVO Outdoor Lighting in New Recycled Packaging
EVO arrives in recycled cardboard cartons that contain only cardboard, paper, and cotton muslin bags.
News
Case Study: Stylish Outdoor Lighting for a Seaside Home
Newport Home Theater uses Coastal Source outdoor lighting to instill peace and harmony in posh lighting project.
News
Coastal Source Names Ravi Raghunandan as COO
Assumes responsibility for managing areas such as customer experience/technical support, supply chain, production & warehouse, and human resources.
Awards
Coastal Source Honors Four Sales Rep Firms for Outstanding Achievement
Awards went to Bell & McCoy Integrated Solutions, LK & Associates, Performance Sales and Marketing, and Atlantic Integrated.
News
Coastal Source Promotes Four Executives to Vice President
Recognizes the long-time contributions of its four most senior and tenured leadership team members.
News
Coastal Source EVO Outdoor Lighting Solution Now Shipping
Also features new eco-friendly packaging that facilitates installation and reduces on-site waste.
Features
The Importance of Landscape Lighting Design
Some concepts to consider when presenting outdoor lighting options to clients.
Blogs
10 Things I Learned at Lightapalooza 2025
Some quick hits from the sessions, exhibit floor, and networking events.
News
Read the ‘Residential Lighting Best Practices Guide 2025’
The 2025 digital edition, produced by Residential Systems in cooperation with Lightapalooza, is now available.
Events
Coastal Source Announces Exhibit and Session Plans for Lightapalooza 2025
New EVO and Ketra-Ready Modulus Bullet Light outdoor lighting solutions take center stage along with three training sessions.
News
Coastal Source Adds Zone Pacific Sales as Manufacturer Sales Reps
Zone Pacific now covers the Northern California and Northern Nevada markets.
Features
Taking the Showroom on the Road
Mobile demos go the extra mile in helping homeowners experience true outdoor living.
News
Case Study: Adding Outdoor Audio to a Landscape Lighting Project
New Jersey home is transformed with outdoor lighting and audio from Coastal Source.