Shades

News

Xspot Announces Strategic Partnership with Screen Innovations

Xspot's range of wire-management products are now available through the SI dealer portal.

News

Screen Innovations Brings Technical Sales, Support, and Design Services In-House

SI’s window coverings expansion is necessitating a shift in its high-touch support approach.

Lutron Triathlon Select Shades – bathroom

Lighting & Shades

Lutron Introduces Simplified and Affordable Roller Shade Solution

The Triathlon select roller shades offer simplified quoting and design choices, as well as a more affordable price point.

Innovation at Lutron Shines Fresh Light on Shades

Margaret Block, Luxury Shades Business Development Manager at Lutron, discusses the role of shades in AV integration, several new product features, and practical advice...

Hunter Douglas PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware Lifestyle

Lighting & Shades

Hunter Douglas Introduces PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware

The new drapery motor offers hands-free drapery control alongside PowerView shades, blinds, and shutters.

Somy Sustainable Housing Pilot Program Launch

News

Somfy Launches Sustainable Housing Program in California

Pilot program is aimed at reducing the costs of utilities and homeownership

Lighting & Shades

PowerShades Releases Versatile Zebra Shades

Combine light-blocking and light-filtering capabilities in one sleek system.

Lighting & Shades

Somfy Launches SDN Connect Digital Network Solution for Commercial Spaces

The Somfy Digital Network offers bi-directional communication, enabling visibility into the position and status of any motor on the network in real-time.

Lighting & Shades

Motionblinds Unveils Next-Gen Smart Shading Solutions with Matter

Versatile shades integrate multiple technologies — including Matter, Thread, 433 MHz, and a dry contact cable connection.

Lighting & Shades

Savant Introduces Proseo Line of GE Residential Lighting and Shading Solutions

For the first time, GE-branded residential lighting and shading products will become available to integrators, installers, and contractors for professional installation.

Awards

Lutron Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees

Winners were announced at a ceremony held during CEDIA Expo.

Blogs

CEDIA Expo 2024: Getting the Lutron Experience

The company offers attendees plenty of opportunities to see, touch, and learn about their latest technological and design advances.

Lighting & Shades

CEDIA Expo 2024: Lutron Expands Lumaris Tape Light Family; Announces New Shade Options

Includes new RGB + Tunable White tape and a recessed system for drapery Tracks.

Lighting & Shades

Hunter Douglas Unveils Solar Charger Kit at CEDIA Expo 2024

The eco-friendly solar charger simplifies maintenance and sustains battery life for PowerView shades, even in low-light conditions.

Blogs

2024 CEDIA Shares: Somfy

Somfy gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2024 exhibit.

Lighting & Shades

Somfy Debuts New PoE Motor for Large Window Coverings

The new Sonesse 40 PoE motors are available in three sizes — 2, 4, and 6Nm.

Events

Lightology Hosts the Smart Home Summit on Sept. 12

Trade pros can earn CEDIA Continuing Education Units for certain sessions.

News

Somfy Launches Remote Troubleshooting App

Serv-e-Go enables dealers to remotely leverage real-time customer data and insights for elevated customer service.

Lighting & Shades

Screen Innovations to Show Kaos Hurricane-Rated Outdoor Shades at CEDIA Expo

Built for high-wind and is Miami-Dade Hurricane Certified for use in high-velocity hurricane zones.

Shades Week Case Study - Draper Outdoor Shades - with bug

Features

Shades Week Case Study: Outdoor Shades Stand Up to Florida Challenges

Family uses Draper At Home outdoor shades to turn a South Florida patio from unbearable to incredible.

Shades Week Case Study – PowerShades basement

Features

Shades Week Case Study: Whole-Home Shade Versatility

NFL lineman Trystan Colon and his family rely on PowerShades throughout their Jopin, Mo., home.

Hunter Douglas Silhouette ClearView shades with Shade Week bug

Behind the Business

Shades Week: Why Diversity Matters in Your Shade Portfolio

Each style of automated shade offers distinct advantages, and the options are far from one-choice-fits-all.

A kitchen equipped with Somfy-controlled shades - with Shades Week bug

Behind the Business

Shades Week: The Future of Sustainable Residential Systems

Whether for their own convenience or to increase the value of their property, homeowners are in the market for green technologies.

A Starpower created dining room with sahdes – with bug

Behind the Business

Shades Week: Succeeding With Shades

Some perspectives on adding shade systems from two very different luxury CI businesses.

Scott Stephenson, senior director of product, global motorization at Hunter Douglas

Blogs

2024 CEDIA Shares: Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2024 exhibit.

Screen innovations Origami Shades - Lifestyle

Lighting & Shades

SI Releases Origami Shade Series for Different-Shaped Windows

Come in a variety of shapes that can be mix-and-matched to meet every project need.

Lighting & Shades

Modern Atomics to Debut Reaktor PDU Designed for Motorized Shades

Powering up to 22 shades, yet requiring no AC power, conduit, or electrician, this wall/rack-mountable PDU promises to cut install time and costs by...

Lighting & Shades

PowerShades Releases Gen2 RF Gateway

The new RF gateway is seven times faster than its predecessor.

Screen Innovations (SI) has announced the strategic expansion of its manufacturing facilities, warehouses, training facilities, and dealer support services worldwide.

News

SI Expands Manufacturing and Adds Training Locations

Company re-tools with the strategic expansion of its manufacturing facilities, warehouses, training facilities, and dealer support services.

Lighting & Shades

Furrion Introduces Pro Series Outdoor TV and Retractable Awnings

The Aurora Full Sun Pro Series 4K LED Outdoor TV is available in screen sizes of 55, 65, and 75 inches.

Cover to Lutron white paper on selling shades

Selling Shades: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

If you’re already in your client’s home installing a whole house system, lighting control, or entertainment systems, and you haven’t pitched shading, then indeed,...

Lighting & Shades

PowerShades Releases New Line of Outdoor Automated Window Shades And Screens

Now available with a choice of two side-guide options and an array of new fabrics and colors.

Lighting & Shades

Savant Expands Inception Shade Lines; Simplifies Ordering Process

Designed by J Geiger, Inception shades offer architectural design benefits and come in several drive options.

News

Hunter Douglas Receives AERC Certification for PowerView Automation

Over 320 automated shading products now boast the energy-savings performance label.

News

Draper At Home Promotes Quick to National Director of CI

In the newly created position, Quick will lead Draper At Home relationships with national independent rep firms and represent the company with CEDIA buying...

Automation

Bond Expands into Outdoor Living

Bond Bridge Smart platform now controls pergolas, outdoor lighting, heating, cooling, and more, as Bond debuts outdoor weather sensor and low-voltage LED outdoor lighting...