Lighting is one of those things you tend to notice when it’s not right. If you ever house-hunted in Bellevue in the winter months, you know how dark the Washington days can be. If you walked into a house with shades drawn and dim lighting, chances are your impression of that property wasn’t very good. But if you walk into a home with beautifully layered lighting, it will just feel right. And it won’t matter how rainy and dark it is outside!

A home lighting consultant can help you design the right blend of lighting for every space in your home. With today’s LED lighting technology and sophisticated control, it's easier and more efficient than ever to create custom illumination for every area. Keep reading below to learn more about how great lighting design can transform the look and feel of your Bellevue home.

Are you building a new house or considering a significant remodel? If you are, you might be surprised at the advances in lighting from the last time you embarked on such a project. New lighting technology like Lutron’s Ketra lighting can completely change how you see and use light in your Bellevue, WA home. 

Wipliance is a professional home lighting consultant and certified dealer for Lutron Ketra tunable lighting. We'd love to help you envision home lighting in an entirely new way. Read on to learn more about Lutron Ketra lighting, the world's most beautiful residential lighting.

Smart home technology doesn’t have to be tacky. In fact, the right applications can even elevate your home décor. If you’re a technology enthusiast who also has an eye for sophisticated design, you should consider the Lutron Palladiom line of control keypads, thermostats, and motorized shades for your home. Effortlessly control your lights and climate with aesthetic options for every project and budget.

Keep reading to learn more about the distinct character of Lutron Palladiom keypads, thermostats, and motorized shades and why we love them for any haute home in Kirkland, WA.

While any dedicated home theater should feature an immersive video display and power-punching speakers, what truly makes a home theater impressive isn’t the electronics alone – it’s the design. A proper home theater design facilitates comfort, is free of clutter, and makes controlling your electronics simple, among other factors.

Not satisfied with the home theater or media room in your Bellevue, WA home? Read below for some creative ways to enhance the design of your entertainment space.

In our more than 15 years in the smart technology business, one common occurrence has always intrigued us. Often, homeowners looking to improve their lighting and shading solutions reach out to us… thinking we are Lutron. And just between us, it is quite an honor that they think of us this way! After all, Lutron is one of the world's most important manufacturers of lighting and motorized shades technology. 

But Wipliance is not Lutron. We are not a manufacturer. Instead, we are experienced smart home, and commercial automation specialists delivering high-end solutions to help families in the Seattle, WA, area make their lifestyles much more luxurious. This includes incorporating sophisticated lighting, climate, shading, entertainment, and home automation systems. 

Did you come across this blog trying to find Lutron solutions? Well, no worries! On top of being smart technology experts, we are also certified Lutron installers. Keep reading this blog to learn how Wipliance partners with Lutron to boost your living experience with this unique technology. 

Walking into a room with sunlight streaming through the windows can almost take your breath away. That’s the power and beauty of natural light. It brings the essence of the outdoor world into our homes while enhancing our well-being. Research shows that getting just an hour of the morning’s natural light can help you sleep better.

This natural light is also a critical component of your home’s design. It reveals the authentic colors, highlights the textures, and provides ambient light. Unfortunately, it can also harm your home’s interior, fading wood floors, furniture, and photographs.

Wipliance, a home automation and motorized shading company serving Redmond, WA, has the answer to this dilemma. Motorized shades automatically adjust throughout the day, letting in diffuse sunlight while protecting your home.

Let’s explore the possibilities.

Reading the headline of this blog post may have you thinking, “Another voice control assistant?” And that’s understandable. We’ve discussed the benefits of voice control many times in our blog series, focusing particularly on Amazon Alexa due to its direct integration with Control4 home automation.

While Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit are still fine options for voice control integration, Josh.ai offers a unique approach to the luxury smart home experience.

Wipliance is an award-winning home automation company that is dedicated to creating smart home solutions that are easy to use and enjoyable to own, which is why we’re thrilled to now offer Josh.ai to our clients in Issaquah, WA and beyond. Interested in learning the difference of Josh.ai? Keep reading.

The all-new Sunnata RF keypad from Lutron is now available for order from Wipliance, your local Lutron installer. This keypad is perfect for either retrofit or new construction projects, as it relies on wireless technology through its RadioRa3 platform. And as they have in the past, Lutron always provides homeowners with a wide variety of customization options that will make the Sunnata RF keypad a perfect match for any home.

Continue reading to learn more about the new Sunnata RF keypad options available for order from your Lutron installer in the Seattle, WA, area.

While you may not be thinking this far ahead, the summer months are right around the corner. And with the summer months comes the fun outdoor gathering season with friends that includes sitting around the fire pit enjoying your favorite beverages and your favorite tunes.

Instead of using your small Bluetooth wireless speaker with a limited range like you did last summer, why not incorporate your outdoor audio entertainment into your existing – or upgraded - home audio system.

Read on to learn how you can liven up your Seattle, WA outdoor entertainment spaces.

Professional lighting design, elegance, and cutting-edge technology converge to create a living experience like no other. Amidst the furnishings and interior design, one element plays a pivotal role in setting the tone for these extraordinary residential spaces—lighting design.

In this blog, we’ll explore the secret ingredient that elevates homes in Bellevue, WA, and nationwide to a whole new level to achieve the ultimate wow factor! Keep reading to learn more.

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.

As a Lutron Black Diamond Dealer, Wipliance is proud to partner with this global brand and leader in lighting control. In 1997, Lutron debuted RadioRA, a pioneering whole-home lighting control system hailed as the first wireless, radio frequency-based lighting control system offering 2-way feedback. 

In 2009, Lutron introduced the upgraded version, RadioRA 2 (RA2). Staying true to form, about 12 years later, in January 2022, the Lutron RadioRA 3 (RA3), offered the latest upgrade that continues the brand’s pioneering legacy into wireless lighting control. Keep reading below to see if upgrading to RadioRA 3 is right for your Bellevue, WA home. 

Are you ready to reimagine your living spaces and make your home truly 'smart'? The potential is endless: imagine music flowing through your house in sync, from the kitchen to the backyard. Picture security cameras perched by your front door, accessible via your tablet, all while you control your lights and music through a single app. 

In a world increasingly dominated by wireless technology, the allure of adding a smart system to your home is enticing. But here's the catch: wireless tech, though convenient, can be unreliable and vulnerable to outside intrusions. Robust smart systems can sometimes overwhelm your Wi-Fi bandwidth, causing you to lose connection to your Internet of Things (IoT). 

The smart choice? Wiring your home with a professional integrator who specializes in smart home renovations. Whether you're building a new house, undergoing a major renovation, or simply upgrading your existing space in Bellevue, WA, partnering with a smart home installer can be a game-changer. 

So, what sets a smart home installer apart? Let's delve into the details.

One of the most critical elements in restaurant design is lighting. It doesn’t just help diners read menus and servers bus tables; it impacts the experience, food and drink presentation, and your eatery’s reputation. It might even be the sole reason someone decides to stay or leave.

Poor lighting can turn an otherwise impressive restaurant into a cold and clinical environment. If your eatery in Kirkland, WA needs a lighting upgrade, it’s time you discovered the dynamic and energy-efficient capabilities of tunable lighting paired with a building automation system.

Below, explore four smart lighting techniques made possible by Ketra tunable LEDs and lighting automation that are bound to elevate the dining experience in your restaurant.

Motorized window treatments play a role in modern home design by helping bring ambiance and comfort to life in your space. With many options available to today’s homeowners, motorized shades and window treatments are innovative while offering privacy, style, and functionality. 

Motorized shades installed by Wipliance can be effortlessly controlled with the touch of a button or a voice command, ensuring that your smart home’s systems sync throughout your space. Read on to learn more!