Brilliant, Changeable Illumination with One Touch

In the years before electric lights were born, people placed candles in their windows to welcome travelers, provide a safe haven, and celebrate the changing seasons. Today, candles have turned into festive displays that welcome friends and family and pay homage to the holidays. 

Can you imagine the holidays without light? 

In 2018, when Lutron, a global leader in lighting control, acquired Ketra Lighting, the creator of one of the world's most advanced LED lighting systems, the way we illuminate our homes in Palos Verdes, CA, changed forever. As a designer, clients are looking to you for expertise in using light like a painter’s palette, creating dramatic illumination with the touch of a button.

Here, we’ll explore how these systems are transforming the holidays, crafting memorable, curated holiday spaces that leave lasting impressions.  

Why Motorized Awnings are Becoming Architectural Staples in Beverly Hills Homes

For years, awnings were an afterthought, added late in a project as a functional solution for harsh sun exposure. But that’s changing. In luxury residential design, especially in Beverly Hills, motorized awnings are now being specified early. They’re shaping architecture, supporting sightlines, and integrating with the smart systems homeowners already expect.

If you’re working on a custom home or major renovation, here’s why motorized awnings deserve a seat at the design table -- and how to specify the right system from the start.

Discovering the Greener, Personalized, and Enduring Smart Home

In the wake of the devastating 2025 wildfires that destroyed over 12,300 structures in Los Angeles, CA, homeowners are not just rebuilding but reimagining their living spaces with resilience and innovation in mind. From systems that create greener homes and more resilient structures to those that offer personalized environments supporting well-being and stress-free living, their homes are becoming their sanctuaries. 

One of the sophisticated solutions homeowners are turning to is Lutron HomeWorks. 

This system combines lighting and shading to create homes that are not only luxurious but also energy-efficient and responsive to the unique challenges of the LA environment. Integrating advanced systems, such as Lutron HomeWorks, into new constructions offers homeowners a path to smarter, safer, and more sustainable living. 

As designers face the herculean task of supporting their clients while “building better” and incorporating innovative designs, Lutron’s smart home system is an invaluable tool. Innovative technology, expressive freedom, and custom-tailored control over natural and artificial light create a personalized, sophisticated, and scalable environment. 

Let’s discover the possibilities. 

Discover Window Treatment Options for Your High-End Residential Projects

Luxury design projects in Los Angeles require window treatments that function as integral architectural elements, not afterthoughts. Custom drapery gives you precise control over scale, proportion, and design cohesion, and these advantages become immediately apparent when compared to off-the-shelf alternatives.

When you plan custom drapery integration early in your design process, you’ll avoid the coordination headaches plaguing projects where window treatments get specified late. 

Working with Window Collections during initial design phases allows proper coordination of electrical requirements, structural considerations, and hardware placement. This prevents costly revisions and keeps your projects on schedule, all while delivering the design vision you originally planned. Early planning also enables optimal fabric selection, precise measurements, and coordination with lighting control systems. 

It’s time to distinguish your projects from the standard LA fare, so learn about the details of incorporating custom drapery below.