Enhanced Privacy, Elevated Design, & Interior Protection

For many people, blackout shades are seen less as a design statement and more as a necessity. They maintain complete darkness in bedrooms and media rooms, allowing for uninterrupted sleep and enhanced entertainment. 

Today, however, blackout shades do much more. These window treatments come in numerous styles that elevate a home’s design. From Roman and roller shades to honeycomb cellular shades and draperies, luxury homes maintain their aesthetics while enjoying the benefits of room-darkening window coverings.

Here, we’ll explore why these shades are a designer's first choice for luxury homes.

Elevated Luxury in Outdoor Living

California’s high-end outdoor living scene is evolving, and discerning designers are pushing boundaries with smart, elegant solutions that blend form and function. One of today’s most sought-after solutions is Renson pergolas, the go-to choice for luxury designers across the state—from Beverly Hills rooftops to Napa vineyard estates and throughout Los Angeles, CA. 

Here, we’ll explore how these cutting-edge, motorized pergolas are redefining outdoor spaces, making them feel as refined and elegant as interior living areas. 

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.