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Explore the Latest Innovations in Motorized Shades

Lutron's exposed roller motorized shade.

Industry News and Product Highlights: The Lutron Triathlon Select Launch

Lutron has long been known as the leader in lighting and shade solutions for smart homes. Their motorized shades come in nearly limitless styles and materials, ensuring the perfect alignment with a home's aesthetics. These shades are known for their whisper-quiet motors and ease of use, with voice, remote, or mobile app control.

As always, this cutting-edge company has continued evolving, adding to its lines as needs change and technology and manufacturers adapt. In 2021, they released the Triathlon line, motorized shades at a more affordable price point than their other lines. Recently, they've added a new and in-demand product to that line.

Here, we'll explore what the Lutron Triathlon Select launch means to homeowners looking for the incredible convenience, beauty, and comfort of smart shades by Lutron. 

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Case Study: Installing an Outdoor TV with 360-Degree Views

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Enjoying the Big Game on the Patio and Movie Night...

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A Seamless TV Installation Above a Fireplace

A media setup with a TV installed above the fireplace

The Perfect Solution for Comfort and Style

For many homeowners, placing a TV above the fireplace seems like a natural fit, but the height can sometimes lead to discomfort during extended viewing sessions. This challenge was the key focus in a recent TV hanger project where we installed a 75-inch TV above a beautifully crafted wood-finished fireplace. From the beginning, the client had expressed concerns about the height since it was their primary TV and they wanted to be able to watch comfortably.

To overcome these concerns, we implemented a low-profile motorized TV mount, which enhanced the aesthetic and provided smooth, effortless motion to bring the TV down to a more comfortable viewing level. Keep reading below for more! 

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A Custom Home Theater Project to Transform Entertainment

A home theater installation and setup connected to a home entertainment space.

The Perfect Blend of Performance & Practicality

Our recently completed home theater project offers an ideal balance of immersive entertainment and everyday functionality! The client's vision was clear: they wanted a dedicated space for enjoying movies, sports, and entertainment, but they also desired a design that would make the room inviting and practical for other uses.

Our solution was a custom theater that connects seamlessly to the home's main entertainment area, offering both high performance and versatility. Collaborating on the new home build by Newgard Custom Homes, we got to work carving out a dedicated entertainment space that aligned perfectly with the client's desires.

Want to learn more? Keep reading below.

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The Family Room Challenge: Optimizing TV Viewing

Images of the completed project involving the installation of a MantelMount automated robotic TV mount.

Case Study: Creating Comfort with an Above-the-Fireplace TV Installation

In the last several years, home entertainment has transcended the ordinary and entered a world of unprecedented lifelike audio and video. 4K HDR TVs deliver stunning images to nearly every room; crystal-clear audio provides the defining touch. 

Of course, the most common space for a cutting-edge television is the family room. A multipurpose space used for socializing, video gaming, sporting events, movie nights, or just relaxing, it is the home’s beating heart. The challenge lies in setting up the seating to provide the best viewing for everyone present. 

At Avidia, we recently completed a project for a client in Highland Park, IL, who wanted a large TV above a fireplace. This placement created the same type of challenge: how to produce the best viewing in a space not optimally designed for a TV. Here, we’ll explore the solution and the technology that provides optimal viewing, no matter the location. 

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