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Exploring Lutron’s Lumaris & Rania Upgrades

Lutron’s Lumaris and Rania lighting bring elegance and control to any space. From tunable white downlights to slim architectural fixtures and retrofit options, these solutions make it simple to upgrade with natural light quality and seamless integration. Perfect for remodels or new builds, they blend design and performance into everyday living.

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A Smarter Smart Home Designed for How You Actually Live

This 12,000 sq. ft. Boston residence showcases what happens when smart home technology is designed to enhance daily living, not complicate it. Home Technology Experts delivered a seamless integration of Lutron lighting and shading, Control4 automation, and high-performance AV—creating a home that’s beautiful, intuitive, and built to evolve.

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Best Practices in High‑End Residential Lighting Control Systems Pt. 1: Centralized vs. Decentralized Lighting Systems

High-end homes often use advanced lighting control systems that can manage dozens or even hundreds of light circuits. This research by Home Technology Experts explores how to program centralized vs. decentralized lighting systems, the evolution of lighting keypads from crowded multi-button panels to sleek modern designs, and the trade-offs between aesthetics and functionality.

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Understanding Lighting Design: Ambient Lighting in The Hamptons

It's obvious that lighting is critical in every space of your Hamptons home. But lighting is more than functional; there's the aesthetic side of it as well. Lighting design professionals typically break down lighting into three layers or types: ambient, task, and accent. Ambient lighting is the needed illumination for a space for visibility and navigation. As with any lighting, there’s the form and the function.

What should you look for in ambient lighting for your home in the Hamptons? Keep reading below to learn more.

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3 Mistakes That Make Lighting Designers Cringe

When you walk into a room, do you notice the light? If it doesn’t call attention to itself, you might not. But if it’s too bright or too dark, you’ll tend to notice. Chances are you can fix darkness and brightness, but you may not be able to adjust for too much glare from overhead lights or light temperature that’s too cold or warm for what you may be doing.

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