Ever since office workers got a taste of remote work during the pandemic, more people than ever are hesitant to return to the office. People like the convenience of working from home or at local coffee shops, and to return to the office, the environment has to be worth it.  

That’s why more business owners are rethinking their workplace design to make it more hybrid-friendly and welcoming for full-time work. As workplace design consultants, we help businesses create a space that fosters creativity, innovation, and employee well-being. 

You may be wondering: what is a workplace design consultant? What do they do? In this article, we'll explore the valuable role of workplace design consultants and how we can help transform your Seattle, WA, workplace into a thriving hub of productivity and satisfaction.

If you’re building or renovating your home and are interested in features like smart lighting or security, you may have been advised to work with a home automation contractor. But what exactly does a home automation contractor do? 

Home automation is a relatively new industry that’s only expanding as solutions like multi-room audio and lighting control grow in demand. A home automation company has experience installing and integrating technologies into a centralized control system that simplifies everyday life. 

If it’s your first time delving into smart home technology, here’s what you can expect when you partner with a home automation contractor like our team at Wipliance in Kirkland, WA.

Based in France, Focal has been known for audio innovation and its dedication to acoustics since its beginnings in 1979. They design, manufacture, and assemble almost all of their products at their Saint-Etienne factory. Because of their attention to detail and dedication, they’ve created what many consider one of the best high-fidelity loudspeakers in the world—the Grande Utopia. 

In 2021, Focal came out with their new 1000 Series—a customized audio solution for home theaters and hi-fi setups that takes audio to a whole new level, producing an unrivaled level of performance. As a home audio specialist, Wipliance is excited to share what this means for home theater and hi-fi enthusiasts in Seattle, WA.

Smart homes are becoming more and more popular. With good reason, too. Home automation is the ultimate union of technology, convenience, and security. The possibilities for what smart homes can do are expanding every day, which means that planning a smart home can be a dizzying experience. That’s why we at Wipliance, have honed in on these five most important components of a smart home.

In the age of wireless technology, why are we talking about prewiring for a smart home? Can’t all smart home devices connect wirelessly to the network? Well, it’s a little more complicated than that.

A smart home automation system featuring integrated solutions like lighting and shading, multi-room audio, and home security requires a strong foundation to work reliably and scale easily within an expansive property. Additionally, wiring for smart home technology before the walls go up mitigates expensive and intrusive installations for technology later.

If you’re an architect planning a smart home in Seattle, WA, the Wipliance team can help you integrate value-added technology solutions within your preliminary design. Keep reading to learn how a wired foundation can underpin the key solutions in your next smart home project.

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.

So you are looking to add smart technology and automation to your Medina, WA, home. In an enclave full of successful technology entrepreneurs and executives, there’s no lack of technological savvy. However, that alone does not ensure a successful smart home project. The Bellevue-Seattle area has no shortage of smart home consultants and solutions; how do you choose the right one for your project? Keep reading below for four key considerations. 

If you’re building a home theater in your Scottsdale or Seattle-area house, one of the first questions you might have is whether you want to feature a TV or a projector-screen combination.

Technology advances have blurred the lines between the two solutions, making it more difficult than ever to decide which one is best for home theater systems. Because both solutions offer large, stunning picture at similar costs, the decision likely comes down to the environment in which your display will live and how you plan to use that room in your home.

For a helpful nudge in the right direction, read our tips below for when to consider each solution. Plus, get a sneak peek into one of our home theater makeovers where we upgraded a couple’s audio/video system from a moderate TV display to a cutting-edge projector-screen setup.

When it comes to outdoor speaker manufacturers, we love Origin Acoustics  for their unwavering commitment to quality and love of great sound.Their outdoor speakers are specially designed to withstand the elements while delivering the perfect musical ambiance for spaces large and small.

With warm weather on the way, now is an excellent time to prepare your backyard for those anticipated activities under the sun and stars. And what’s a better addition to outdoor events than music? Get ready to rock out or relax at the first sign of spring with a backyard sound system from Origin Acoustics.

Explore Origin Acoustics’ four outdoor speaker collections below and learn how the audio specialists at Wipliance can help bring your dream backyard sound system to life in Kirkland, WA.

There’s a reason Control4 is a leading global provider of home automation systems: not only does their system integrate with more than 13,000 devices, but their platform is more intuitive and customizable than ever. Just pick up your smart controller of choice and personalize your Bellevue, Washington-area home in a few taps.

However, sometimes even one-touch control of your home can be inconvenient when you’re walking into a dark house after work or have your arms full of groceries. That’s where home voice control can lend a helping hand. But which platform works best with Control4? As a local Control4 dealer with locations in Bellevue, Washington and Scottsdale, Arizona, we're here to help. Below, we’ll discuss how Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit integrate with Control4 to help you decide which is best for you.

One of the best features of smart home automation is how the technology makes daily life easier by automating things you do every day, saving you time for the things that really matter. Nowhere is that more evident than with smart lighting control. Lighting control can manage lights on schedules or turn something on or off based on your presence in the room — and these are but two examples.

When you equip your residence with a whole-home lighting control system, you can step up to more sophisticated automation that can make every aspect of your home life easier and more relaxing. The key feature is lighting scenes, where you can set a whole group of lights — from one room to your entire property — to specific settings to set a mood or ambiance or to illuminate any activity. Let’s look at a few ways lighting scenes can light up your life in Bellevue, WA.

No home is complete without those systems and devices that make every space more comfortable and enjoyable. A good example of this is high-performance audio solutions that allow you to bring more fun and entertainment to your everyday life. 

If you are planning on renovating or building a dreamy home from scratch, reaching out to a home audio specialist is a must. Keep reading below to learn more about the perks of having a professional team such as Wipliance involved in the audio installations for your Seattle, WA, home.

At Wipliance, we partner with many leading brands to create custom technology solutions for our clients in Bellevue, WA. For lighting control, motorized shading, security, total home integration, and more, the brands we work with help us craft solutions that are easy to use and enjoyable to own.

When installing home theater systems, we turn to Sony. No other brand comes close to the expertise that Sony brings to home entertainment. Through their award-winning line of projectors, televisions, and receivers, Sony has mastered the ability to bring the immersive cinema experience to the home.

As a proud Sony home theater installer, Wipliance would love to help you elevate your home entertainment with premium Sony solutions. Read below to learn why we trust Sony for our custom home theater projects.

Imagine lounging on your patio, basking in the summer sun, and enjoying the serene view of your backyard with a book or cool drink. But after a little while, bugs start to swarm, and the sun begins to feel too hot. 

That doesn't mean you need to head inside. With a touch of a button, you can lower a sun-filtering patio screen that preserves the view while blocking any discomfort. With outdoor shades from Progressive Screens, a leading motorized patio screen company, this dream can become a reality in your Bellevue, WA, backyard. 

As businesses close throughout the country to aid in social distancing and halting the spread of COVID-19, we have been designated by the government as an essential business that may remain open to support our community during this time. To that end, we’re not conducting business as usual. Your safety is greatly important to us, which is why we’ve implemented special steps to protect clients and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak in the US.