Learn More About Lutron Serena and Triathlon Window Treatments!

If you’ve kept up with our blog for long, you know AV Design Consultants loves showing customers that motorized shades do more than most people give them credit for. Most people know that they raise and lower and sometimes block sunlight, but it might surprise them to learn that they can save clients substantially in energy bills, top off a room’s design, eliminate glare from screens and more.

While we’ve described their benefits at length, maybe you’ve moved past that stage. You’ve seen how Lutron works in stores or through our video tutorials and know that it’s the right solution for your Fort Smith, AR home’s lighting and shading needs. If this describes you, we venture to guess that you want to explore more details about popular offerings and assess their pros and cons. Today, we’ll discuss two popular Lutron shading options - Serena and Triathlon. Curious? Let’s dive in.

A Closer Look at Battery-Operated and Hardwired Shades

Lutron has been innovating how we see home lighting since they patented the first dimmer switch in 1959. Since then, they have revolutionized lighting design with not only enhanced dimmer technology but also automated lighting and shading solutions that integrate with your changing lifestyle needs. 

Now, Lutron is slowly making the manual shades we all grew up with feel obsolete. In 1993, the company patented its first shading offering, the base-model Serena. With one button, Serena’s “smart” microprocessor-controlled system scrolled from shade to shade, and early users marveled at the Quiet Electronic Drive technology. You could choose from four fabric options.

Fast forward nearly two decades, and you’ll see that Lutron’s motorized shades have come a long way, giving us almost too many design and fabric options to choose from. Though picking automated draperies for your Fayetteville, AR, home feels daunting at first, selecting between wired and wireless shades is an excellent launchpad. Which offering suits your home and budget needs better? We think you’ll know by the time you’ve finished reading. 

Upgrading Your Home? Here’s Why You Should Prioritize Motorized Window Treatments

It’s unfortunate but true: Sometimes motorized shades seem like an afterthought, even for integrated homes. Homeowners often choose to upgrade other smart home functions, like whole-home AV, security, media room and more before they consider replacing their manual shades with some automated varieties.

When you consider the possibilities inherent in one technology, however, you won’t want to miss motorized shades for your Bentonville, AR, home. They’re simultaneously some of the most design-focused and pragmatic equipment available for homes today.  

How? Few upgrades can impact your home’s aesthetic, protect your possessions and save energy like motorized shades do -- all while enhancing the function of your other integrated technology. Keep reading to better understand what we mean and why you’re missing out without them. 

Motorized shades are the ideal solution for Fort Smith, AR, homeowners overwhelmed by summer heat

It can be a challenge to keep yourself and your home at a reasonable temperature during the Arkansas summer. There’s nothing worse than coming home from work to an uncomfortably warm home, and seeing higher utility bills isn’t exactly pleasant, either.

What can you do to make your home more bearable in the summer and save some money? One option: Motorized shades. You may not believe something as innocuous as your shades could have an impact on the temperature in your way, but we’re here to show you otherwise. Here’s how motorized shades help Fort Smith, AR, homeowners cope with summer heatwaves.

An Easily Accessible Solution with Endless Features

Have you considered motorized shades for your Roger, AR, home but haven’t prioritized them? This solution might initially appear like an unnecessary perk to your whole-home smart integration and setup, but automated window treatments offer endless benefits for you and your household!

Want to learn more about this innovative technology and how it impacts every part of your home? Keep reading below.