Lighting & Shades
PowerShades Introduces Full-Cassette Automated Awnings, Adds to Fabric Lineup
The new awning is available in multiple frame colors and over 100 Sunbrella fabric options to complement any style.
Lighting & Shades
Lighting & Shades
Sombra Shades Launches PoE Drapery Motor
True PoE Drapery Motor features local RF control and integrates with third-party control systems.
Blogs
Hands On With the Bond Mate Pro Remote, the Bond Bridge Pro, and the Modern Atomics Collider
A remote control designed for the outdoors that works just as well controlling a problematic bathroom shade.
Lighting & Shades
Lutron Presents Orluna Intelligent Lighting at CEDIA Expo
Also launched new Palladiom Drapery rods, announced new software capabilities, and introduced new Native by Design partners.
Lighting & Shades
CEDIA Expo 2026: Somfy and Control4 Deliver a Native Zigbee 3.0 Integration Experience
New integration brings Somfy motorized shading directly into the Control4 ecosystem.
Lighting & Shades
Hunter Douglas Introduces New Control Option and Adds 42 Fabric Styles
PowerView Tap offers simple, direct control of a single shade or group of shades through a three-button Up, Stop, and Down interface.
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.
Lighting & Shades
Dendo Systems to Debut PoE Drapery Motor at CEDIA Expo
Brings direct Ethernet power, control, and real-time position feedback to motorized roller shades and draperies.
Lighting & Shades
Lutron Launches Palladiom Drapery System
Line offers four end-treatment options, including a finial created with Swarovski Crystals.
Lighting & Shades
ilLumenate Lighting Launches Glacier High-Tensile LED Neon
The series offers a variety of sizes, lumen outputs, and versatile mounting options.
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.
Lighting & Shades
Lutron Launches Versatile Dimmer Line
Designed with maximum power ratings, broader application coverage, and load versatility to eliminate guesswork in the field.
Lighting & Shades
Shade Innovations Introduces Clear KAOS Vinyl Outdoor Shade
Combines premium clear vinyl technology with an advanced motorized outdoor shade system.
Lighting & Shades
Hunter Douglas Expands PowerView Automation Compatibility with Alta Window Fashions
Alta shades are available at pricing lower than comparable automated shading systems, allowing dealers to add them to secondary rooms and budget-sensitive spaces.
Features
Working With Keder Screens
The company enters the CI market with a high-end outdoor screen solution.
Lighting & Shades
Cerno Collaborates with Siemon & Salazar for the Sona Sconce
Lighting fixture is designed to evoke a nautical feel.
Sponsored
Creating a Backyard Glow-Up
Cactus Sight and Sound uses PureEdge Lighting to upsell a small outdoor AV job into a marquee project.
Lighting & Shades
Lepro Introduces STV1 Television Backlight
New camera-based TV light strip offers screen sync, AI lighting, and easier setup.
Lighting & Shades
Graber Releases Spring 2026 Updates to Its Shade Lines
Highlights include expanded motorization, trend-forward fabrics, and refined craftsmanship.
Lighting & Shades
WAC Group Introduces Next-Generation Smart Fan Technology
Features include elevated design materials and enhanced lighting control.
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.
Lighting & Shades
Bond Introduces Smart Controllers for Outdoor Shading RGBWC LED Lighting Strips
Enable users to leverage Bond’s smartphone App, Sidekick for Shades wireless keypad, and Mate Pro outdoor remote to fine-tune common and addressable lighting strips.
Lighting & Shades
Vantage Introduces Design Center 4.11
Update includes seamless shade integration, a refined app and touchscreen experience, and expanded digital lighting capabilities.
Lighting & Shades
New North and North 3D Backlit Graphic Luminaires From Leviton Transform Ceilings for Enhanced Design
New solutions from Certolux and Visioneering lighting brands feature high-resolution imagery and immersive 3D realism.
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.
Lighting & Shades
Shade Innovations Debuts Upgrades to Its KAOS Platform
Enhancements include a high-power, quiet motor, IP5 weather-resistant remote, and Onyx Glide Rail System.
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
WAC Group Introduces Versatile Outdoor X Track Lighting System
Field cuttable sections and flexible connectors allow lighting to evolve with the space.
Lighting & Shades
DMF Lighting Introduces Artafex PhaseX Gateway with Ethernet
New Ethernet-enabled gateway simplifies commissioning, reduces system costs, and expands native control integration.
Lighting & Shades
Lutron Introduces Intelligent Lighting
Intelligent Lighting provides a seamless, fully addressable lighting ecosystem with wireless flexibility.
Lighting & Shades
Lightapalooza 2026: DMF Lighting Introduces Artafex 1 One-Inch Downlight
The first one-inch architectural downlight engineered for true whole-home lighting.
Lighting & Shades
Lightapalooza 2026: ADI Expands the Control4 Ecosystem With New Vibrant Lighting
Vibrant Smart Bulbs and Recessed Trim Lights extend Control4’s lighting ecosystem with high-performance, wireless, dynamic bulbs and fixtures.
Lighting & Shades
Lightapalooza 2026: Lucetta CI Unveils Enhanced Brand Experience for Custom Integrators
Introduces a curated lineup of high-performance linear lighting solutions and an enhanced online experience for integrators.
Lighting & Shades
Nightscaping Now Shipping LED, Low Voltage, Modular Outdoor Lighting Product Line
The brand will participate in Lightapalooza 2026 with both an exhibit (booth #530) and a dealer training session.
Lighting & Shades
Luminii to Launch Next-Generation LED Platform at Lightapalooza 2026
New Gen 2 LED architecture delivers efficacy, color quality, precision, and system-wide performance enhancements across Luminii’s linear portfolio.
Lighting & Shades
Draper At Home Introduces Elevate Cordless Manual Shades
Includes BalanceFit Technology, an internal control system, for smooth operation.
Automation
Bond Brings a Suite of Smart Control Solutions to StruXure’s Motorized Pergolas
Bond has created versions of its pro-grade RF-to-WiFi control bridge, on-wall keypad, and universal outdoor smart remote control for StruXure’s Pergola X and Evolve...
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.
Automation
URC’s Automation Engine Launches Circadian Lighting Module
URC’s Circadian Lighting module is designed to align indoor lighting with the body’s circadian rhythm.
Lighting & Shades
Modern Forms introduces Smooth Smart Ceiling Fan
The Smooth Smart Ceiling Fan is available to integrators through the AiSPIRE brand.
Lighting & Shades
Draper Introduces Tensioned Shades from Guthrie Douglas
The Tess 140 and Tess 660 can be installed at any angle.