Make Your Home More Inviting and Efficient with Our Solutions!

What does it take to make your home more comfortable and inviting? While there is no exact recipe to enhance your home’s environment, there is one element that you can never miss: the right lighting. From setting the mood to complementing your activities and even elevating your interior design, having the proper lighting solutions is essential to creating an enjoyable living space. 

One of our clients’ favorite technologies to achieve this is dimmable lighting installations, and in today’s blog, we’ll explore a few of the many benefits this technology can bring to your Chicago, IL, home. Let’s dive in!

Getting Started with Lutron & Lighting Scenes 

People have been illuminating their homes essentially the same way for over a hundred years—with on/off light switches. Of course, dimmers have become increasingly popular in recent years. But there’s never been an easy way to cultivate a specific mood with changeable colors and brightness levels—until now. 

Enter Luton. Lutron lighting control systems allow you to transform a room’s atmosphere with a single command, simultaneously adjusting the brightness and color temperature. Lutron lighting ‘scenes’ group lights into rooms or zones, allowing you to tweak the light’s output for the perfect mood. 

So, how do Lutron lighting scenes work, and when would you likely use them? In this blog, we'll share how to create scenes in the Lutron app with some ideas to try. Discover the possibilities for your home in Western Springs or the Chicago area. 

Control Your LED Lights & Shades from One Intuitive System

Following the news that incandescent bulbs are now banned in the U.S., more people than ever are looking into smart LEDs to achieve the warm glow that made incandescent bulbs so popular. Smart LEDs not only provide cozy, golden hues but also any shade of white and many colors of the rainbow, depending on the brand you purchase. 

While these plug-and-play smart bulbs are fun to use, they aren’t convenient in a whole-home application. Mixing smart bulbs from different manufacturers means you’ll be stuck with different apps and remotes just to change the color or dim your lights. 

A more efficient approach is to install a whole-home lighting system like Lutron. Lutron connects all your lights, motorized shades, and other home technologies into one simple interface. Let's delve into the distinct advantages that whole-home lighting control brings to your living spaces in Lake Geneva, WI.

Find the Perfect Match for Your Western Springs Home

We love motorized shades for their convenience, time-savings, and customizable options from Lutron. Lutron is a world leader in the motorized shading industry, and its intelligent window treatments don’t stop at “shades.” Lutron also offers motorized blinds, drapes, and all types of materials and fabrics to suit the unique needs of every homeowner. 

So whether you have floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, or a unique design aesthetic, there are motorized shades perfect for your home. Here are six options available through your local Lutron dealer, r:home, in Western Springs, IL. 

What to Expect When You Hire a Smart Lighting Company 

Have you ever stepped inside a hotel or restaurant and been awestruck by the incredible atmosphere? Something about the way the room felt was infectious and inviting, making you wish you could move in. 

While interior decorating can go a long way to create impressive environments, lighting is the most influential factor in a space’s ambiance. If you’re renovating your Chicago, IL home or moving into a new house, now’s the perfect time to rethink your lighting. 

And to enjoy the very best lighting, you should be able to control your lights’ color and brightness, adjusting groups of lights simultaneously. With a Lutron control system, lighting becomes an effortless and awe-inspiring experience. 

Lutron lighting systems can only be enjoyed to the fullest when you work with an official Lutron dealer. Here’s what you can expect by partnering with a Lutron dealer like r:home. 

Can a Smart Home System Help You Live Simpler? 

Only a decade or so ago, many of us owned mp3 players, cell phones, and cameras that we used on a daily basis. If we were going on a trip, we’d pack our iPod, video camera, and car GPS before hitting the road. 

But once smartphones gained popularity, our music, cameras, and information were all consolidated into one device. We no longer need several gadgets to navigate the world. And with technology features like Apple Pay, some people don’t even carry a wallet when they leave the house anymore! 

You can think of smart home automation like the consolidation of smartphones. All your home’s devices and systems combine to be controlled from one platform, simplifying your daily routines. Systems like Control4 and Elan allow homeowners to access lighting, audio-video, HVAC, security, and more from a single interface, making home technology easier than ever. 

How does it work? Learn how the simplicity and luxury of automation can enhance your Lincoln Park, IL home below! 

A landscape lighting system brings out the best in your outdoors with on-trend lights and easy control in your Chicago, IL home.

Easily transform your deck, pool or backyard with the functionality and style of a landscape lighting system linked to lighting control throughout your Chicago, IL home. On-trend lights can highlight your home's architectural details and use motion sensor-activated path lights can keep walkways illuminated for safety. Manage all landscape lighting through a smart device and create unique preset scenes for any outdoor occasion. Read on to learn more about the unique benefits you'll gain from a new landscape lighting system.