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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

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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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Automated Shades and Drapery - Why you need it!

Automated Shades and Drapery - Why you need it!

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Smart Control of Exterior Lights

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Join us at CEDIA Expo 2014

Join us at CEDIA Expo 2014

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Can I Hide My Outdoor Speakers?

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The Avidia Team Explores a New World of Backyard Possibilities with Sonance

Imagine enjoying your favorite music in your beautifully landscaped backyard without seeing a single speaker. Sonance is a premium audio brand that makes this possible thanks to its innovative outdoor speaker options that can hide in plain sight. 

For homeowners in Northbrook and along the North Shore looking to revamp or overhaul their open-air entertainment areas, it’s time to consider a premium audio solution. Ready for a speaker option that seamlessly blends into your surroundings, preserving aesthetic appeal while delivering exceptional audio performance? Keep reading to learn how Avidia can make it a reality.

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Control4 Home Automation Systems are Transforming Homes Around the World

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Learn What Control4 Can Do for Your Home and Lifestyle

Have you heard about home automation and how it’s transforming our living spaces? According to Time, 63 million American homes will be considered “smart homes” in 2022. So, what’s all the excitement about, and why would 86% of millennials pay more for a connected home?

Some suggest it’s the ease of living that it brings, managing their home from one automated system. Others say it makes them feel safer, allowing them to look in on their family members or receive notifications when someone arrives at their door.

Whatever the reason, home automation is making headlines worldwide as industry leaders take technology to the next level almost daily. At Avidia, we partner with those leading brands to offer our clients the best automated solutions on the market.

Let’s see what a Control4 home automation system can do for your Chicago, IL home.

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Setting Up a Surround Sound System? Here’s What to Know

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Follow These Tips for an Epic Audio Experience in Your Home Theater

In an impressive home theater setup, a giant display is only part of the equation. If you want a movie-watching environment that rivals the cineplex, you’ll also need an enveloping, high-quality surround sound system to round out the experience.

We could talk about speaker selection and layout options in great length, but we’ll stick to the basics for those just getting started on a home theater system installation in their Highland Park, IL home. Read this guide to learn about common surround sound system configurations and get our top tips for ideal speaker placement.

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