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Can Motorized Shades Really Save Energy?

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Rely Less on HVAC with Automated Window Shades 

With scorching hot summers and occasionally chilly winters, Dallas residents often rely heavily on air conditioning and heating systems to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. However, this constant need for temperature control comes at a cost: high energy bills and waste. 

According to the Energy Information Administration, the average household in Texas spends over $1,801 annually on energy bills, with a significant portion of that attributed to heating and cooling. Wouldn’t it be nice to use that money towards something else—a vacation, perhaps? Not to mention the environmental impact that energy consumption causes. Fortunately, there is a solution that can help you stay comfortable while saving money and reducing your energy—motorized shades.

Learn how motorized shades from smart home brands like Lutron can help your Dallas-Fort Worth home save energy automatically. And if you’re ready to bring motorized shading to your home? Contact Texadia Systems here to learn more. 

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The Latest & Greatest of Lutron Motorized Shades

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SEE WHAT YOU’VE BEEN MISSING  

We’ve been shading our windows much the same way for hundreds of years. Pulling on chords, tugging on fabric—it’s time-consuming if you need to do it multiple times a day. And in large homes with hard-to-reach windows, you may just leave the shades open. 

That is, until motorized shades. Motorized shades aren’t a brand-new concept, but Lutron has refined the technology to perform seamlessly across the house through automated schedules and smart commands. And Lutron is committed to its motorized shading business— it’s recently broken ground on a new 145,000-square-foot shading factory in Virginia. 

If you still use manual shades and blinds in your Westlake, TX home, see what you’ve been missing below. And if you’re curious about installing Lutron shades, contact Texadia Systems here. 

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Which Lutron Shades Are Right for Your Dallas Home?

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Discover the best Lutron shades that Dallas homeowners trust to marry style, efficiency, and smart control in the Lone Star State. From sprawling floor-to-ceiling windows in Uptown lofts to sun-soaked ranch-style living rooms in Plano, we’ll guide you through the fabric, automation, and control options that make your Texas home a cool, connected oasis.

Whether you crave motorized window treatments that sync with your daily routine, smart blinds that dim the glare of the scorching Dallas sun, or custom window coverings to complement your modern farmhouse aesthetic, we’ve got you covered. As an authorized Lutron dealer in the DFW metroplex, Texadia combines expert shading design with seamless smart home lighting integration—think your shades rising at dawn to greet the morning light, or a “Movie Night” scene that lowers blackout shades and dims your lights in perfect harmony.

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Comparing Low-End vs. High-End LED Smart Lighting

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How Good Can Smart Lighting Be?

For anyone that loves new technology or has a passion for interior design, smart lighting control is an exciting new addition to any home. While smart lighting has been eagerly buzzed about in recent years, there’s a wide range of LED lighting products available to choose from. 

At the lower end, you’ll find DIY smart bulbs like the Philips Hue models that can be screwed into lamp fixtures and connected to your phone over Wi-Fi. But smart lighting can get much more sophisticated than this, with high-end Ketra lighting fixtures and Lutron systems that offer whole-home control. 

If you’re interested in lighting control, you have some options. Are you fine with lower-grade LED solutions or ready for luxury systems like Ketra? We compare both below to help you find the best option. 

Looking for whole-home lighting control in the University Park, TX, area? Contact Texadia Systems to get started! 

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3 Benefits of Home Lighting Control

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Discover the Value Smart Lighting Can Bring to Your Home

Lighting can transform the way you, your family, and your guests experience your North Texas home. During the day, a too-dark room can feel claustrophobic; during movie night, glare from a too-bright light can ruin the film. To combat harsh or poorly lit areas of your home with a simple tap of your finger, a lighting control system is the perfect solution.

As the leading Lutron dealer serving University Park, TX, and the surrounding areas, Texadia Systems brings customized lighting and shading solutions to homes just like yours. To shine a light on the possibilities we offer with Lutron, connect with us using our online consultation form.

Automated window treatments and smart lighting work in tandem to craft the perfect ambiance and leave you feeling refreshed and productive, too. Read on below to learn three benefits of home lighting control!

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Lutron & Control4: The Perfect Duo for Smart Lighting Control

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Command Your Lights & Shades Alongside Other Home Devices

Imagine lights that know where and when to turn on and motorized window shades that rise on their own. And imagine lights that, in the evening, gradually dim and warm to a golden shade of white. Finally, consider what life would be like if you replaced light switches with keypads customized to daily life, with buttons like “Dinner” and “Away.” 

It’s all a reality when you own a Lutron lighting control system. Lutron intelligently syncs all your lights, shades, and even smart thermostats to a central controller. So whether you’re using the Lutron app or pressing a button on the wall, you can activate and adjust your lights’ appearance anytime. 

Some homeowners choose to install a Lutron system and leave it there. But you can take it further by integrating it into a greater smart home system, like Control4. Learn how Lutron works and enhances your Control4 smart home in University, TX.

Texadia Systems is a Control4 and Lutron dealer, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Contact us here to learn more! 

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Why Offices Are Embracing Motorized Blinds & Lighting Control

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Lighting Control Is Not a Passing Office Trend. Here’s Why It’s Here to Stay. 

As businesses return to the office, we’ve seen many new workplace trends emerge, like open floor plans and ‘hot-desking.’ Whether these office designs will stick, it’s too soon to tell. But there’s one development we’re confident will become a permanent staple: smart lighting control. 

Lighting control systems can automate both smart LED bulbs and motorized shades. Your office lights can gradually brighten and dim, then turn off on their own when the office is vacant. And during the hottest times of day, shades can silently lower to reduce glare and keep rooms cool.

You may be thinking, ‘But we get by fine already without smart lighting and shades. Why would we need that?’

Motorized blinds and intelligent lighting actually provide numerous benefits, including saving time, energy, and creating a more positive workplace. Read on to see how automated lighting will benefit your Frisco, TX business, and contact Texadia Systems here to learn more. 

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Lutron Lighting Control Is Worth the Investment—Here’s Why!

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We’ll Share the Benefits—Then You Be the Judge.

One of the top questions people ask us about lighting control is: “Is it worth it?” Honestly, it depends! If you use a sophisticated system like Lutron, then absolutely. But plug-and-play Wi-Fi-connect light bulbs are not convenient for adding smart lighting to an entire house.

Once you’ve paid a visit to our showroom and seen Lutron lighting control in action, you’ll no longer wonder if it’s worthwhile. But until then, if you’ve never used a smart lighting system, you might not know just how transformative it can be. 

Here’s what you can expect living with Lutron lighting and shading. And to learn more about Lutron for your Highland Park, TX home, contact Texadia Systems here for a free consultation!

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Enhancing Comfort & Efficiency with Smart LED Lighting Controls

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Why A Home Lighting Control System Is Worth the Upgrade 

Lightbulbs have largely functioned the same way for nearly one hundred and fifty years—ever since Thomas Edison first invented them. Sure, colored light bulbs emerged, followed by fluorescents and spiral CFLs that use less energy. Still, all lightbulbs worked the same as always—you screwed them in, turned on a light, and that was that.  

That is, until the LED light. With LED lighting, suddenly you can remotely control the appearance and atmosphere of your home like a magic spell. LED lights can be intelligently controlled to adjust their brightness and color and can even be managed in groups or as a whole system. 

Upgrading your home with an LED lighting control system has proven to enhance both comfort and efficiency in many ways. Read on to find out how. 

Interested in smart LED lighting solutions? Contact Texadia Systems for an installation in the Frisco, TX, area. 

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Why Lutron Is the Smart Choice for Shading and Lighting

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Simplify Your Routine and Transform Your Home’s Appearance

We’ve all sat down for a movie and thought, “It’s too bright in here.” You stand up to turn off the lights, and next, you might say, “Now it’s too dark! We can’t see each other!” You turn on the hallway light and ask your family or friends if that now looks good. Finally, you can start the movie. 

These sorts of dilemmas happen all the time. But Lutron, the lighting control manufacturer, says no more to poor lighting. Light, both natural and artificial, is an essential component to cultivating an atmosphere at home. Lutron’s motorized shades and lighting solutions use smart home automation to make the most of your interior spaces. 

Below, we explain why Lutron’s smart lighting and shading is the only choice for the modern home. And to find Lutron in Fort Worth, TX, contact Texadia Systems here

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How Do Residential and Home Lighting Control Systems Work?

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How Lutron Levels Up Your Home’s Lighting


New wireless smart LED lightbulbs like Philips Hue let users adjust the bulb’s color while toggling on and off over a smartphone app. But a complete lighting control system like Lutron is much more sophisticated than a single smart bulb. Lutron systems let you control every lighting fixture and motorized shade in your house, automating the ambiance automatically through sensors and schedules. 

With a lighting system, you won’t have to take out your app every time you want to use a bulb and change the color. Lutron knows your preferences and will adjust the lights based on your routine, responding to voice commands or pre-programmed scenes. 

How does Lutron work? As a certified Lutron dealer, we’ll share all you need to know about total lighting control below. And to learn more about installing Lutron lighting in your Dallas, TX home, contact Texadia Systems here! We’re always open to new home projects. 

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5 Major Benefits of Lighting Control & Automation

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Let There Be (Smart) Lights in Your Dallas Home

People are introduced to smart lighting in many ways. Some start with plug-and-play smart bulbs that let them change the color from their phone. From there, they might decide they’d like to expand smart lighting across the house with a more sophisticated system.

Other folks may already own a smart home system like Control4, which they use for multi-room audio, video, or security. They might then incorporate smart lighting and shading, synced to the same system.

Whatever piqued your interest in lighting control, we’re happy you’re here. Brands like Lutron offer incredibly exciting lighting technology that lets homeowners transform their interior’s atmosphere. And beyond looks, it adds plenty of benefits to daily life.

As a Lutron dealer based in the Dallas, TX, area, we’ll share five advantages we’ve seen to switching to automated lighting. And to talk with a smart lighting professional, contact our team at Texadia Systems.

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Experience Lighting Control with a Dedicated Smart System

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Why DIY Smart Lighting Doesn’t Measure Up to Professional Control Systems  

Once you’ve experienced smart lighting at home, it’s hard to go back to the standard on/off light switch. With smart lighting, you can bathe rooms in any color and brightness imaginable, from the coziest candlelight hue to fun nightlife colors. 

Many homeowners are tempted to DIY smart lighting with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi-connected smart bulbs from Amazon or Best Buy. But they may be unaware that for seamless control and automation—even from miles away—you need a sophisticated smart system like Lutron or Control4

What’s the difference between a dedicated lighting system and DIY smart lights? We’ll compare both below, so you know what to expect for your lighting control

Texadia Systems is a home technology and lighting control installer based in University Park, TX, and surrounding areas. Contact us here to learn more today!

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The Importance of Great Meeting Room Lighting—And How to Get It

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Bring Energy & Vibrance to Your Office with a New Lighting Design 

Employers across the country are scrambling to make RTO (“return to the office”) a smooth transition for workers. Some are bringing new snacks into the office kitchen, while others offer a hybrid workweek.

But in our opinion, if you want people to love coming into the office, you need to create a comfortable and inspiring work environment. Alongside the furniture and wall colors you choose, meeting room lighting can make or break the experience of working for your company. 

With smart lighting control and a carefully planned lighting design, you’ll create an atmosphere that shakes the mundane and makes work an inspiring place for ideas and collaboration. Consider these factors for your Frisco, TX office’s lighting. 

To learn more about lighting design and automation, contact Texadia Systems here. 

SEE ALSO: Create the Perfect Conference Room Atmosphere with Smart Technology 

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What Can You Control with a Smart Lighting System?

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Discover All That’s Possible with Smart Home Lighting 

What if you could press a button on the wall that turns on not just one light—but several lights to your preferred brightness and color settings? It’s possible with a lighting control system that customizes where and how lights are illuminated. 

Unlike plug-and-play smart bulbs, a lighting control system is sophisticated enough to control your entire house. Controllers like Lutron and Control4 can sync hundreds of devices across your property. But what can it control? You may be surprised by how much it can do.

Read on to see what you can incorporate into your smart lighting system. And to bring lighting control to your Highland Park, TX home, contact our team here

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Bring Beauty, Elegance, and Ease to Your Home with Smart Shades

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3 Reasons Why Lutron Palladiom Is the Designer’s Choice for Custom Shades

As technology advances, our lives quickly transform, and we forget how much easier and more convenient they’ve become. One day, we’ll look back on manual shades in the same light—a necessity that required getting up and tugging at cords to close or raise the window coverings.

If you haven’t considered motorized shades because you’re concerned about how they’ll integrate into your home’s aesthetics and lifestyle, you’ll be happy to hear about Lutron's Palladiom line. These window coverings are the designer’s choice for custom shades. Let’s explore their many features and how they’re transforming homes in Dallas, TX, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

If you’d like to learn more about Palladiom motorized shades or one of the many other smart window coverings in Lutron’s lineup, contact Texadia Systems.

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Beyond Function: Lutron Motorized Shades Look Great, Too

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Learn How Lutron’s Automated Window Shades Can Enhance Your Frisco, TX, Home 

Homeowners often wonder if motorized shading and blinds are worth the cost when compared to manual window treatments. To that, we answer with a resounding, “Yes!” Few other home solutions offer such convenience and benefits alongside a wide range of styling features. 

Lutron shades offer both form and function, looking beautiful while bringing a new tier of comfort and convenience. Read on to learn more about the benefits of Lutron shades and why incorporating them into a smart home system like Control4 can improve your lifestyle.

As a Control4 Diamond Dealer, Texadia Systems is the smart automation systems expert in Frisco, TX. We help our clients reduce stress, save money, and experience their home in fun new ways. Contact us here to learn more today!

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HOW TO GET LUXURY LIGHTING IN YOUR TEXAS HOME

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LIGHTING DESIGN THAT SCREAMS ‘LUXURY’ 

Why is it that some home interiors look rather average while others inspire desire and excitement? What is it about some homes that look so luxurious? 

Often it's the lighting. Carefully designed lighting can work wonders in any space, transforming it into a luxury home. If you want your Highland, TX, home to exude charm, coziness, or opulence, here are five ways a professional lighting design achieves just that. 

And if you’re ready to speak to a lighting designer? Contact our team at Texadia Systems here.  

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Enhance Your Home’s Aesthetics with Smart Lighting Control

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Style & Atmosphere by Smart Lighting Solutions 

What is smart lighting control? At its core, lighting control is the ability to automate or remotely control your home’s lights. But with a high-end system like Lutron or Control4, you can take your LED lights far beyond convenience (although that is an incredible benefit). 

With a professionally-installed lighting control system, you can elevate your home’s ambiance to a level you normally only see in interior design magazines and movies. With color-tunable lights, customized keypads, and more, your home will look better than ever. 

Read on to discover how lighting control can bring style and class to your Dallas, TX home. And if you’d like to learn more about a lighting system installation? Contact Texadia Systems here to start the conversation! 

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3 Ways to Save Energy This Summer with Smart Home Technology

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Want to Minimize Your Energy Usage While Staying Cool? 

Texas summers mean heat—and a lot of it. With temperatures often reaching triple digits, it’s nearly impossible to get through the season without the air conditioning switching on multiple times an hour - even at night! But as everyone knows, cooling costs can accumulate on your monthly electric bills while harming the environment.

What can one do? Sweltering at home to be eco-friendly isn’t a practical option. But when you own a smart home system with technology like Lutron shades, smart thermostats, and automated lighting, you’ll instantly save energy while keeping cool. 

If you’d like to optimize your Highland Park, TX home’s energy usage year-round, learn how smart home technology can help below. And to implement these solutions, contact Texadia Systems here

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