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How to Perfectly Shade Your Uniquely Shaped Windows

Our Window Treatments Can Be Custom-Fit for Any Arch or Angle

How to Perfectly Shade Your Uniquely Shaped Windows

Windows throughout a home serve many purposes, like bringing natural light into your spaces and facilitating cross-ventilation so rooms feel fresh and dry. But more than that, windows help define your home’s unique style and can be custom-made in virtually any shape and size.

Specialty windows are beautiful additions to a home, but they’re often difficult to cover because of their bespoke shapes and sizes. Hard-to-reach windows like arched panes and skylights also pose a challenge for shading. To remedy this issue, our team works with industry-leading shading manufacturers like DEL, Lutron, and Hunter Douglas to deliver custom window treatments for any unique window shape.

For custom-fit motorized and fixed shading solutions, we have you covered. Read more to discover all the shading possibilities for the unique windows in your Phoenix, AZ home.

Wipliance Wins 3 Categories in AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2021

Recognized as the best in the AZ Foothills area for Smart Home Automation, Home Security and Home Theater

Wipliance Wins 3 Categories in AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2021

The LIST is here...the winners of the thirteenth annual Best of Our Valley contest are here! Each year AZ Foothills asks readers to vote on their favorite Valley people, places, and more. The contest is answered with thousands of votes and hundreds of winners.

THE WINNERS LIST: HOME & DESIGN

Best Appliance Showroom: Ferguson’s

Best Architect/Architecture Firm: Drewett Works

Best Architectural Lighting: Lighting Unlimited

Best Arizona-Based Homebuilding Company: Camelot Homes

Best Condo Development: Bridgeview Condominiums at Tempe Town Lake

Best Custom Cabinets: Distinctive Custom Cabinetry

Best Custom Homebuilder: BedBrock Developers

Best Custom Wine Cellars: tie between Heritage Vine Custom Wine Cellars and Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

Best Flooring Company: Bentley Carpet

Best Furniture/Home Store: Buffalo Collection

Best Garage Doors: Lodi Garage Doors

Best Home Accessories: Buffalo Collection

Best Home Automation: Wipliance

Best Home Organizer: The Tidy Bungalow

Best Home Painters: Arizona Painting Company

Best Home Security Company: Wipliance

Best Home Theater: Wipliance

Best Interior Designer/Firm: J. Garten Design

Best Landscaping: Berghoff Design Group

Best Luxury Management Company: Camden

Best Luxury Rentals: Biltmore at Camelback

Best Master-Planned Community/Development: Estrella by Newland Communities

Best Nursery: The Green Goddess

Best Pool Company: Venetian Outdoors

Best Rug Company: David E. Adler Fine Rugs

Best Window Treatments: tie between Grand Valley Window Coverings & AZ Blinds

Source: Best of Our Valley 2021, Home and Design (AZ Foothills Magazine) 

Need Some Ideas for Your Arizona Backyard Makeover This Fall?

Enhance Al Fresco Dining with a Backyard Sound System and Outdoor TVs

Need Some Ideas for Your Arizona Backyard Makeover This Fall?

Home remodeling projects have spiked throughout the country over the last several months as homeowners find new ways to work, be active, and be entertained while spending more time at home. From private theaters to home gyms to backyard kitchens, these upgrades not only make home life more enjoyable but increase property value, too.

One of the best upgrades you can make to your Scottsdale home this fall is an enhanced outdoor living space. Equipped with an all-weather backyard sound system and TV displays, your outdoor living space can become a dream staycation destination for al fresco dining and socializing while enjoying the cooler Arizona weather.

Below, check out some of our top recommendations for outdoor sound and video and learn how Wipliance can help you create your dream backyard entertainment oasis this season.

Do You Believe These Myths About Motorized Window Treatments?

Don’t Miss Out on This Must-Have Smart Home Solution

Do You Believe These Myths About Motorized Window Treatments?

If you’ve been following our blog, then you know we love to talk about motorized window treatments. What’s not to love about cordless shades that open and close at the touch of a button? They’re perfect for homeowners who want an easier way to quickly cool their home and protect their privacy.

However, despite the convenience motorized window treatments offer, some homeowners dismiss them due to the false belief that they’re limited in style and application. The truth is that you can enjoy custom window treatments in your unique Scottsdale, AZ home while also receiving the benefits of motorized technology.

Let’s bust these myths! Keep reading to discover the truth about this must-have smart home solution.

Why Hire a Professional to Install Your Smart Home Technology?

Ensure Your Devices Are Built on a Strong Foundation, Play Well Together, and Are Easy to Control

Why Hire a Professional to Install Your Smart Home Technology?

There’s no doubt that smart homes are steadily gaining popularity in Tempe, AZ and all around the country. In fact, technological advancements and home automation have turned the idea of connected living from a coveted luxury to an expectation for many homebuyers.

While it might be tempting to shop online for the latest smart devices and install them yourself, you’ll run the risk of purchasing devices that don’t communicate well with each other and aren’t designed for scale. Plus, you may overload your network in the process and even run into security issues.

Ensure a comprehensive and reliable smart home by working with Wipliance instead. Keep reading to discover the key benefits of hiring a professional to install your smart home automation system.

4 Creative Ways to Make the Most of Your Whole-Home Audio System

Your Music, Your Way!

4 Creative Ways to Make the Most of Your Whole-Home Audio System

Consider yourself a music enthusiast? Then you should know the best way to kick back to your favorite songs and artists at home is with a whole-home audio system. A whole-home audio system gives you ample flexibility to pipe any music you wish all over the house in just a couple of taps.

Our team partners with Control4, a full-fledged home automation system that also excels as a multi-room audio system, to deliver high-quality and reliable whole-home audio control to homeowners in Phoenix, AZ. Whether you’re considering one or already have a Control4 whole-home audio system, be sure to make the most of it with these creative tips below.

Kick Your Fall Routine into Gear with Smart Home Automation

Learn How Control4 Can Help Make Routine Changes Easier Amid a New Normal

Kick Your Fall Routine into Gear with Smart Home Automation

August marks the beginning of new routines for families in Phoenix, AZ and around the country as summer vacations end and kids go back to school. Routine changes are always rough at the beginning, and this year could prove even more difficult as some kids may not physically go back to school until October or later, and many parents may still be working from home.

Turn to smart home automation for an easier transition to new schedules, and even make home living a little more fun while you’re stuck indoors. As an award-winning home automation company, Wipliance can set you up with easy-to-use technology that blends perfectly into your routines. Learn more below!

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your Backyard Sound System

If You Desire Quality Outdoor Audio, You Need a Solid Plan

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your Backyard Sound System

What’s not to love about pairing your favorite music with beautiful weather and views? A backyard sound system lets you create the perfect soundtrack for all your outdoor activities at home. But before you consider setting up a backyard sound system on your own, be sure you do some research first.

While placing speakers outside may seem like a straightforward task, a quality sound system requires a solid plan and the know-how to do it right. Below, check out four common mistakes to avoid when setting up your outdoor audio system in Redmond, WA.

4 Convenient Ways to Control Your Motorized Window Shades

From Mobile Apps to Voice Control to Keypads, Control Is Always Intuitive

4 Convenient Ways to Control Your Motorized Window Shades

Motorized shades are among some of the most convenient and versatile smart home solutions, making them a must-have for any modern homeowner. Whether you’re looking for a smarter way to cool your home, elevate your décor, or increase your privacy, motorized shades tick all these boxes and more.

Much like the functionality of motorized window shades, controlling them is also convenient and versatile. Because no day is the same, it’s important that your home technology offer various control options that fit different situations and preferences. For instance, while a mobile app may be best when you’re away from home, voice control may be better when you’re cooking in the kitchen.

Below, discover four convenient ways to control the motorized shades in your Mesa, AZ home.

Must-Have Technologies to Boost Your Private Home Theater

Check Out Some of Our Top Recommendations for a Stellar Home Theater System

Must-Have Technologies to Boost Your Private Home Theater

It’s high time you reassessed your home entertainment setup if you’ve been staying indoors in recent months. According to market research company Nielsen, staying put in our homes can lead to a 60% increase in the amount of content we watch—and I think we can all personally attest to that.

Why not make the most of your at-home entertainment by upgrading your home theater system with the technology that will turn any average movie night into a more thrilling and immersive experience? Below, we’ve listed three of our top AV technology recommendations you should consider for the theater or media room in your Phoenix, AZ home.

Indoor or Outdoor Motorized Shades: Which Are Best for Your Goals?

We Look into Key Factors that May Help You Decide

Indoor or Outdoor Motorized Shades: Which Are Best for Your Goals?

At the most basic level, indoor and outdoor blinds and shades help secure our homes from heat, cold, and outside onlookers. Beyond this need, window treatments offer a decorative benefit as well. Take it a step further, and motorized window treatments add incredible convenience to your everyday routine by allowing you to automate the repetitive task of adjusting your blinds and shades throughout the day.

If you’re considering motorized window treatments for your home, a common quandary you may face is whether or not to purchase indoor or outdoor motorized window treatments. Both come with their own set of advantages, and each is typically used to accomplish different goals.

Take a look at some key factors below that may help you decide which solution will be best for your home in Scottsdale, AZ.

Help Curb the Spread of Germs with No-Touch Lighting Controls

Lutron Offers Versatile Hands-Free Approaches for Easy Command of Home Lighting

Help Curb the Spread of Germs with No-Touch Lighting Controls

Amid the health crisis, you’ve likely been practicing ways to reduce your risk and help curb the spread of germs. Of course, good hygiene habits shouldn’t start and stop with the coronavirus. While the social distance requirement will eventually lift, it’s always a good idea to wash your hands and keep surfaces clean to maintain a healthy home.

If you want a more high-tech approach to curbing the spread of germs, no-touch smart home devices can certainly help. For example, a Lutron lighting control system offers various hands-free approaches to commanding your lights so that you can avoid ever touching on-wall keypads and handheld remotes.

Read below to learn three ways you can use Lutron lighting control in your Scottsdale, AZ home to operate lights without lifting a finger.

Access and Manage Your Home from Anywhere with Control4

View Surveillance Cameras, Lock the Door, Turn Off Lights & More No Matter Where You Are

Access and Manage Your Home from Anywhere with Control4

Over the last few months, getting out of the house has been reserved for those working essential jobs. For nearly everyone else? A rare pastime. But as restrictions relax, families in Phoenix, AZ and the rest of the country are beginning to venture out of their homes—even if it’s just to stores and parks.

Whether you’re sprinting out the door to dine at your favorite restaurant or leaving only for necessities, stay connected to your home from anywhere with a smart surveillance camera system that gives you instant access to live and recorded footage of your property from the convenience of your smartphone.

Plus, when integrated with Control4, you can also remotely control and manage all the vital systems in your home from a single app, granting you peace of mind at its finest. Read below to learn some of the top benefits of remote access management from Control4.

Explore Beautiful New Palladiom Shading Finishes from Lutron

Celebrate Your Unique Style with New Bracket Finishes that Complement Any Home Décor

Explore Beautiful New Palladiom Shading Finishes from Lutron

As a certified Lutron dealer, we’re committed to keeping you updated on the latest innovations from the leader of home lighting and shading solutions. From next-generation roller shades to new lighting fixtures, mobile app upgrades and more, you can count on Wipliance to have the latest offerings.

In this blog, we’re sharing with you the newly released bracket styles from Palladiom, Lutron’s luxury shading line. Palladiom fits the bill for those who want the pinnacle of sophistication and functionality for their motorized window treatments. You can learn more about the Palladiom line here.

Read on to discover the new aesthetics from Palladiom and how to elevate your Phoenix, AZ home.