When it comes to interior design, smart homes are changing the game. Beyond creating personalized spaces that appeal to unique styles and needs, interior designers today must be able to incorporate an increasing number of devices into their projects as smart home technology becomes an expected feature in luxury properties throughout the Seattle, WA area.

By partnering with a home automation company like Wipliance on your projects, you’ll have the tools you need to create spaces filled with intelligent solutions that blend beautifully—or even add to—your interior designs. Read below for a few ways our team can help you make beautiful spaces smarter.

Since their invention of the simple rotary dimmer in the early 1960s, Lutron has grown to be the leader in smart lighting control solutions. Their four residential control systems accommodate a wide range of homes and budgets, from single-room applications to expansive properties.

In this blog, we’re focusing on RadioRA 2, a comprehensive and fully wireless Lutron lighting control system (that controls shades and thermostats, too). RadioRA 2 also stands apart from other wireless-only Lutron control systems in several ways, which we’lldiscuss below.

Read on to learn aboutRadioRA 2 and decide if it’s the right lighting system for your Tempe, AZ home!

Known for its lively atmosphere and delicious Southwestern menu, Cactus opened its first eatery in the 90s and now has six thriving locations throughout the Seattle area. If you love tapas and hand-crafted cocktails, you’ll love Cactus. Plus, select locations are now open for patio and indoor open-air dining.

In 2016, the Cactus location in Kirkland chose Wipliance to design and install an integrated solution for AV, lights, and security. The result was an easy-to-use system that gave staff quick multi-zone control of their restaurant sound system and other technology so they could spend more time with customers.

But that’s not all Wipliance accomplished for the restaurant. Read below to learn more about the tailored solutions we created for Cactus and how they’ve benefited the Kirkland location.

Shopping for TVs, projectors, and other home entertainment equipment can be daunting for those unfamiliar with today’s audio-video buzzwords. OLED vs. LED, HDR, FPS… What do they all mean, and which ones should you be looking for based on your needs?

We can’t cover them all in this blog, but we’ll focus on a few key buzzwords popular with Sony displays. Afterall, Sony is an esteemed leader in home entertainment. And as a Sony home theater installer serving the Scottsdale, AZ area, Wipliance has the inside scoop on all the buzzwords you need to know. Keep reading to decode the popular ABCs of today’s latest videodisplays.

Many people enjoy creating resolutions at the start of a new year. On the other hand, others may feel like they don’t have enough time to plan and execute big changes due to long workdays, busy family life, and tight routines. If that describes you, perhaps your resolution should be to find ways to save time so that you can do more outside your daily schedule.

A Control4 smart home automation system offers manyways to help you save time every day. Control4 works for you by automating daily functions around your Phoenix, AZ home and providing intuitive ways to operate your home in seconds—no matter where you are. Read below to learn four time-saving ways to use your Control4 smart home in the new year.

When someone sees the sleek and sophisticatedLutron Palladiom shading system, they instantly love it. Palladiom motorized shades by Lutron are designed for elegantly exposed applications, feature smooth, whisper-quiet performance, and look beautiful from every angle.

But bringing Palladiom shades to your Seattle, WA home requires a lot of planning. Unlike electric window treatments that you can buy online and install yourself, Palladiom shades are hardwired and can only be installed by an authorized Lutron dealer. If you’re interested in the Palladiom shading system, below are a few key things to know about this solution before planning your project.

When it comes to big-screen movie watching at home, it’s hard to beat the performance of a projector. However, not all homeowners have the space fora dedicated theater room. If you have a media room, a traditional long-throw projector may not fit well in there either. Not to mention that a wall or ceiling projector would likely distract from your interior design.

You can put these problems behind you when you choose a Sony short-throw projector for your Scottsdale, AZ home, which offers flexible placement and installation and can display a screen size up to 120 inches in diameter. If you want big projector-screen entertainment in a small space, keep reading to learn more about the Sony VPL-VZ1000ES ultra-short throw projector.