Add Luxury with Lutron's Innovating Shading Systems and More

Exceptional design goes beyond aesthetics, seamlessly blending style with functionality. Smart home shading represents the perfect marriage of form and function, orchestrating the ideal balance of natural light, privacy, and energy efficiency. 

While Lutron offers multiple shading solutions, its drapery track systems represent the pinnacle of luxury, expertly blending automation with high-end custom fabrics. More designers are specifying this solution for their most prestigious projects, too, and we dive into the topic of motorized shades and the Sivoia QS drapery track system below. Keep reading to learn more.

How Smart Home Automation Helps You Stay on Track in 2025

The start of a new year brings a sense of renewal and motivation to improve our lives. However, many find it challenging to stick to resolutions as the months progress. What if you could make achieving your goals easier and more consistent?

Smart home automation provides real, tangible support for improving daily routines and accomplishing resolutions. By integrating cutting-edge technology into your home, you can create an environment that supports your aspirations, from better health to more quality time with family.

With Wipliance as your trusted partner, upgrading your lifestyle with smart solutions has never been simpler. Let’s explore how smart home automation can help you achieve your 2025 goals.

A Stunning Blend of Technology and Natural Beauty on Bainbridge Island by Wipliance

Wipliance was proud to work with Seattle Sounders’ goalkeeper Stefan Frei, one of the top-performing goalkeepers in Major League soccer and already a Sounders legend. With his artistic vision, passion for technology and interest in creating a state-of-the-art smart home, we had a challenge ahead of us at his Brainbridge Island, WA, estate.  

He envisioned a space that beautifully combined technology with a clean, modern canvas that allowed the scenic beauty to be the centerpiece. Let’s explore the highlights of Stefan Frei’s modern smart home project. 

Discover Today’s Advanced Technology for Illuminating Your Home

At Wipliance, we’re excited to share the latest technology that’s transforming how homeowners experience their everyday lives. In today’s world, no technology is more impactful than advanced LED lighting. 

Our Layers of Lighting Series explores different rooms and how to make them come alive using this innovative lighting system. In the first of our series, we’re starting with the heart of the home: the place where friends and family congregate to break bread, share a conversation, and toast to tomorrow. 

Let’s see how to transform your kitchen into a masterpiece with light.

Discover the Latest in Smart Home Technology and Design at Our New Spokane Location

We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Wipliance Spokane showroom! Our new showroom offers an immersive experience to explore state-of-the-art solutions catered to your needs.

From smart lighting and temperature control to cutting-edge audio/video systems, you’ll get a hands-on experience with the latest technological innovations. In a space where technology and design come together, our team will guide you in turning your environment into something dynamic.

Read below to see what to expect. 

Let Your Artistic Muse Come to Life with Advanced Landscape Lighting

When you consider the word colorscaping, what comes to mind? This carefully crafted word contains all the main elements behind its meaning: color and landscaping. WAC Colorscaping is a smart lighting system that transforms your outdoor space with vibrant and stunning illumination. 

High-performance LED lights that range in color temperatures from 2700K to 6500K give you access to the full-color spectrum or millions of colors of lights. Each fixture can be adjusted in brightness and color or grouped together to control all the fixtures in an area simultaneously. 

And it's all controlled from an app on your smartphone. 

What else can this remarkable lighting system do? Let's explore. 

Modern Illumination for a Timeless Masterpiece

Nestled in the Arizona desert, Taliesin West stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a living testament to Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy. Originally built as his winter home and “living laboratory,” this historic site became a playground for Wright’s architectural experimentation, blending with its natural surroundings in Wright’s trademark style. Taliesin West embodies his philosophy of design in harmony with nature, making any updates to the property—especially in lighting—a careful balance between preservation and innovation. Working with Lutron, Wipliance was honored with the opportunity to bring the lighting for this historic home into the 21st century.

Wipliance's Owner Talked to Forbes About the Latest Smart Home Wellness Trends 

Forbes recently reached out to some of the country's most influential technology integrators to discuss the growing wellness trends in the smart home industry. Lee Travis joined the group to detail some of the most popular trends, including air and water quality monitoring, wellness-focused design, and circadian lighting. Below are some key takeaways from Forbes' article and Lee's input on the subject. 

We Hosted Clients and Partners at Our New Spokane Location

As we expand our presence in the Spokane area, we wanted to give some of our local clients and partners a look at what we have been working on in our new showroom. So, on July 25th, we gave them an exclusive, behind-the-scenes sneak peek at our new design center. And we’re happy to say that with an almost 80% percent RSVP rate, it was quite a success! The event also featured light bites, refreshments, and a wine tasting from J. Bookwalter Cellars. 

Explore Control4 Solutions, Layered Lighting, & More

In our recent smart home project in Edmonds, WA, layered lighting control plays a crucial role in enhancing the space's functionality and ambiance. Take a look at every smart solution and feature this project entails below! Keep reading below for more. 

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Advanced Lighting

This home is equipped with a fully automated lighting system that allows for seamless control over brightness, color, and scheduling. The homeowners will be able to create customized lighting scenes to match different moods or activities, such as dimmed lights for movie nights or bright, energizing lights for morning routines.

The lighting system is designed to be intuitive and responsive, adjusting automatically based on time of day, occupancy, or even natural light levels. This provides convenience and contributes to energy efficiency by ensuring that lights are only used when needed.

Top-Tier Smart Solutions

Moreover, the system is integrated with other smart home features, allowing it to work harmoniously with climate control, security, and entertainment systems. For example, lights can be set to turn on automatically when the security system is disarmed or to dim when the home theater is activated.

We Owe Our Success to Our Clients and Dedicated Team

We’re celebrating another big win right now: We made the 2024 CE Pro 100 List, coming in at #29 on the esteemed list, and our sights are set on an even better 2025.

Keep reading to learn more!  

Explore Custom Smart Home Solutions in Our Latest Video Showcase 

Wipliance’s Lee Travis is back to walk you through another one of our smart home projects! This time, we’re at our Driftwood Cove project, a waterfront residence in Gig Harbor, WA, where the top priority was blending technology with the beautiful nature surrounding the property. This home features a Control4 automation system that allows for the ultimate ease of use from iPads, elegant on-wall keypads, or mobile apps. 

Check out the unique ways we integrated smart technology to deliver great comfort, entertainment, and peace of mind to our clients.

Explore the Lighting, AV, and Security Upgrades We Installed 

Picture your dream smart home. What technology does it include? How does it fit in with your style? Now open your eyes, check out our latest video, and see how it compares! Our very own Lee Travis is back to showcase one of our latest installations: a vacation home in North Scottsdale, Arizona, featuring Control4 automation, sophisticated lighting design, and immersive outdoor entertainment spaces. 

Watch our latest video or keep reading below for more details on the project.   

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Remote Monitoring and Control 

Since this is not the client’s primary residence, remote control was one of the top priorities. Most important was remote access to let in contractors or guests and surveillance to check in on the home anytime. As with most second homes, the client wanted seamless control to be able to jump in and enjoy their stay immediately.  

Lighting Design

We also significantly improved the client’s lighting design. First, we retrofitted LED bulbs to the ceiling for a more modern aesthetic. Then, we focused on adding layers, primarily through the use of linear lighting. This lighting helped to highlight certain features—like coves and the wine fridge—and added functionality with fixtures above cabinets and under the bathroom’s vanity mirror. 

An Interactive Hub of Smart Technology Is Underway 

Wipliance is excited to share updates on our upcoming Spokane showroom. As construction advances, the installation of sophisticated lighting, modern cabinets, and final finishes is well underway. Once finished, this showroom promises to be the ultimate destination for those who want to demo the best technology in the AV and smart home industries. 

A Spotlight on Lighting Control Innovation in Bellevue, WA

Lighting control is right at the heart of cutting-edge technology. It's no longer just about flicking switches on and off. Now, it's about crafting the ideal ambiance while cutting down on energy usage. Lighting control in Bellevue, WA, has completely revolutionized how we light up our homes.

We'll explore the key features that are changing how we light up our homes. Keep reading to discover more about the fascinating world of lighting control innovation.

Discover the Style & Convenience of Luxury Shades from Wipliance

Imagine transforming the look and feel of a space with the simple touch of a button. Automated window treatments offer a blend of convenience and high-end sophistication, adding functionality that elevates any space. 

Wipliance has a long history of merging class with technological innovation, and one shading brand we love to incorporate into our clients’ homes is Lutron. Read along below for our 101 Guide to Lutron Shades and be sure to head over to our YouTube page to watch our latest video comparing Lutron’s best shading options. 

A Quick Overview of the Caseta, RadioRA3, and Homeworks Systems

One of the reasons Lutron is our go-to lighting control partner is their flexibility. From the entry-level Caseta to the comprehensive whole-home Homeworks solution, finding the perfect match for our clients is easy. So, what would be the right fit for you? We've done the hard work for you! In our latest video, Wipliance's own Lee Travis explains the difference between each. 

Don't have time to watch right now? Don't worry; we also outline the main differences below. 

Discover the Latest Innovations in Smart Home Living

Smart home innovation is exploding nationwide, with homeowners using seamless technology to manage their homes with one touch or voice command. As with all technology, home automation continually advances, offering new and better at an unprecedented rate. 

So, what does 2024 have in store for us? Josh.ai, the voice assistant created for smart homes, now offers one-touch control via an intuitive interface. Small aperture lighting has also made the headlines as a growing design trend. And one of the most talked about trends at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was transparent TVs.

It’s an incredible world, and technology shows no signs of slowing down. Let’s explore these 2024 trends and how they affect homes in Spokane, WA.

Discover the Cozy Little Nook We Created in This Luxury Home!

In the picturesque landscapes of Snoqualmie, Washington, Wipliance has created a masterpiece of smart home technology integration. This breathtaking residence, nestled in the heart of nature, boasts an unparalleled fusion of luxury and cutting-edge entertainment. 

Discover how we created a unique smart living experience right on the shores of the Spokane River!

In the picturesque Coeur D'Alene, ID, the Stancraft Construction Group, which has a rich history of craftsmanship that started with boats back in 1933, is blending the uniqueness of customized construction projects with the modern marvels of smart home technology, all thanks to the collaboration with Wipliance.