Lighting & Shades
Draper At Home Unveils New Child-Safe UpLift Manual Shades
Cordless shades come in styles that match the company’s line of motorized and battery shades.
Shades
Behind the Business
Design Week: The Shade Partner Checklist
What to look for when you decide to partner with a dedicated motorized shading company.
Lighting & Shades
Screen Innovations Upgrades KAOS Outdoor Shades With Features from Its Zen Line
Now combines the key advantages of SI Zen Outdoor Shades with its KAOS tracks.
News
Hunter Douglas Highlights 3 Untapped Opportunities for Custom Integrators
Using data from its Custom Integrator Program, Hunter Douglas sees three underutilized opportunities in the market.
News
Bond Bridge Pro Integrates With Mecho for Commercial Shade Applications
Brings app-based, voice-assisted, and extensive automation systems control to Mecho shades.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Motorized Shades Now Available
CI shading pros share how they maximize efficiency across their motorized shade projects.
News
Modern Atomics Launches Reaktor Shades Power Distribution Unit Internationally at ISE 2025
Reaktor is the first power distribution unit designed solely for motorized window shades.
Lighting & Shades
Lightapalooza 2025: Savant Shows Premium GE Smart Lighting and Shading for CI Market; New Smart Power Solution
GE Proseo lighting and shades combine the brand recognition and trust of GE with Savant’s smart home control.
Lighting & Shades
Nice Unveils New Sun Shades Power and Control Panel
Nice is also providing hands-on training and in-field assistance for dealers.
News
Xspot Announces Strategic Partnership with Screen Innovations
Xspot's range of wire-management products are now available through the SI dealer portal.
News
Screen Innovations Brings Technical Sales, Support, and Design Services In-House
SI’s window coverings expansion is necessitating a shift in its high-touch support approach.
Lighting & Shades
Lutron Introduces Simplified and Affordable Roller Shade Solution
The Triathlon select roller shades offer simplified quoting and design choices, as well as a more affordable price point.
Sponsored
Innovation at Lutron Shines Fresh Light on Shades
Margaret Block, Luxury Shades Business Development Manager at Lutron, discusses the role of shades in AV integration, several new product features, and practical advice...
Lighting & Shades
Hunter Douglas Introduces PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware
The new drapery motor offers hands-free drapery control alongside PowerView shades, blinds, and shutters.
News
Somfy Launches Sustainable Housing Program in California
Pilot program is aimed at reducing the costs of utilities and homeownership
Lighting & Shades
PowerShades Releases Versatile Zebra Shades
Combine light-blocking and light-filtering capabilities in one sleek system.
Lighting & Shades
Somfy Launches SDN Connect Digital Network Solution for Commercial Spaces
The Somfy Digital Network offers bi-directional communication, enabling visibility into the position and status of any motor on the network in real-time.
Lighting & Shades
Motionblinds Unveils Next-Gen Smart Shading Solutions with Matter
Versatile shades integrate multiple technologies — including Matter, Thread, 433 MHz, and a dry contact cable connection.
Lighting & Shades
Savant Introduces Proseo Line of GE Residential Lighting and Shading Solutions
For the first time, GE-branded residential lighting and shading products will become available to integrators, installers, and contractors for professional installation.
Awards
Lutron Announces 2024 Excellence Awards Winners, Hall of Fame Inductees
Winners were announced at a ceremony held during CEDIA Expo.
Blogs
CEDIA Expo 2024: Getting the Lutron Experience
The company offers attendees plenty of opportunities to see, touch, and learn about their latest technological and design advances.
Lighting & Shades
CEDIA Expo 2024: Lutron Expands Lumaris Tape Light Family; Announces New Shade Options
Includes new RGB + Tunable White tape and a recessed system for drapery Tracks.
Lighting & Shades
Hunter Douglas Unveils Solar Charger Kit at CEDIA Expo 2024
The eco-friendly solar charger simplifies maintenance and sustains battery life for PowerView shades, even in low-light conditions.
Blogs
2024 CEDIA Shares: Somfy
Somfy gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2024 exhibit.
Lighting & Shades
Somfy Debuts New PoE Motor for Large Window Coverings
The new Sonesse 40 PoE motors are available in three sizes — 2, 4, and 6Nm.
Events
Lightology Hosts the Smart Home Summit on Sept. 12
Trade pros can earn CEDIA Continuing Education Units for certain sessions.
News
Somfy Launches Remote Troubleshooting App
Serv-e-Go enables dealers to remotely leverage real-time customer data and insights for elevated customer service.
Lighting & Shades
Screen Innovations to Show Kaos Hurricane-Rated Outdoor Shades at CEDIA Expo
Built for high-wind and is Miami-Dade Hurricane Certified for use in high-velocity hurricane zones.
Features
Shades Week Case Study: Outdoor Shades Stand Up to Florida Challenges
Family uses Draper At Home outdoor shades to turn a South Florida patio from unbearable to incredible.
Features
Shades Week Case Study: Whole-Home Shade Versatility
NFL lineman Trystan Colon and his family rely on PowerShades throughout their Jopin, Mo., home.
Behind the Business
Shades Week: Why Diversity Matters in Your Shade Portfolio
Each style of automated shade offers distinct advantages, and the options are far from one-choice-fits-all.
Behind the Business
Shades Week: The Future of Sustainable Residential Systems
Whether for their own convenience or to increase the value of their property, homeowners are in the market for green technologies.
Behind the Business
Shades Week: Succeeding With Shades
Some perspectives on adding shade systems from two very different luxury CI businesses.
Blogs
2024 CEDIA Shares: Hunter Douglas
Hunter Douglas gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2024 exhibit.
Lighting & Shades
SI Releases Origami Shade Series for Different-Shaped Windows
Come in a variety of shapes that can be mix-and-matched to meet every project need.
Lighting & Shades
Modern Atomics to Debut Reaktor PDU Designed for Motorized Shades
Powering up to 22 shades, yet requiring no AC power, conduit, or electrician, this wall/rack-mountable PDU promises to cut install time and costs by...
Lighting & Shades
PowerShades Releases Gen2 RF Gateway
The new RF gateway is seven times faster than its predecessor.
News
SI Expands Manufacturing and Adds Training Locations
Company re-tools with the strategic expansion of its manufacturing facilities, warehouses, training facilities, and dealer support services.
Lighting & Shades
Furrion Introduces Pro Series Outdoor TV and Retractable Awnings
The Aurora Full Sun Pro Series 4K LED Outdoor TV is available in screen sizes of 55, 65, and 75 inches.
Sponsored
Selling Shades: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
If you’re already in your client’s home installing a whole house system, lighting control, or entertainment systems, and you haven’t pitched shading, then indeed,...
Lighting & Shades
PowerShades Releases New Line of Outdoor Automated Window Shades And Screens
Now available with a choice of two side-guide options and an array of new fabrics and colors.
Lighting & Shades
Savant Expands Inception Shade Lines; Simplifies Ordering Process
Designed by J Geiger, Inception shades offer architectural design benefits and come in several drive options.