Elements of a gorgeous home include architecture, functional spaces that flow together seamlessly, and unique details and artistry. Lighting plays a significant role as well, creating a look and feel that not only highlights your home's attractive features but also contributes to the mental wellbeing of those who live there. This is why controlling your home lighting system is so critical to achieving the environment you want and need. And one way you can achieve this balance in your home is with a whole-home lighting control system with integrated motorized blinds.

Are you making the most of the new year and new decade? We’re already 1/12^th or 8.33% through 2020, and we hope to hear you’re making progress towards the resolutions you set a month ago. One of those resolutions may have involved becoming more productive in the new year or saving money. Did you know that smart home automation can help you achieve both of those resolutions?

Reduced energy savings and improved home efficiency are just two ways a Savant smart home automation system can enhance your Dallas, TX home. Read on to learn more about the innovative ways Texas Custom AV can help you make progress on your resolutions in 2020.

Lutron offers several lighting and shading solutions from their extensive product line. From custom fabric options to dimmable and energy-saving lighting, Lutron is one of the most award-winning brands available in the smart home technology industry. There’s no doubt they’re an innovative brand offering versatile solutions for lighting control, and we wanted to share some of the advantages of incorporating Lutron products in your home. We could say we had a light bulb moment when we decided to write a blog about 5 top benefits of home lighting control systems.

Keep reading to learn how your Dallas, TX-area home will shine brightly with these great smart home solutions.

We all know that the Texas sun makes things hot for a good part of the year. Despite our share of cold fronts from the North in the winter, soon enough we’ll be settling into the six-month summer season. That means that the sun will be warming your house and your now dormant air conditioning will be springing into action.

In the warm (or should we call it hot) season, it’s likely that you have to use your window treatments to block out some of the sun. UV rays can fade furniture, carpets, and other interior furnishings. The heat can make your thermostat drive your air conditioning to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. In the summer, some Texas homes with large windows are actually somewhat dark inside, because people are drawing window shades, blinds, and shutters closed to keep out the heat.

That darkness might lead to using artificial lighting more even though there's a blazing sun outside. Does that seem paradoxical? It is, but there's a better way. It involves home lighting control and motorized shading, a dynamic duo of smart technologies that will keep your Park Cities home comfortable, well-lit, and efficient no matter what the season.

Ready to learn more? Just keep reading.