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Where Light Matters—And Why It Matters to You (Part 3)

Posted by Matt Sedlock

Dec 20, 2011 8:30:00 AM

residential commercial lighting systems remodel 3Automated light control systems can make a dramatic enhancement to anyone’s lifestyle, improve their comfort, add convenience and save them energy. Here’s a look at five more rooms where the right lighting system can really make a difference. (Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series for additional ideas)

New Home

Homeowners that are building new homes are particularly interested in lighting systems that can make their new home comfortable and uniquely theirs. You can help them personalize their new space with the latest in style, color, and functionality. Show them how to enhance rooms with innovative lighting controls that meet the needs of each space. And help them make their home unique by controlling lights with sleek keypads and accessories, and automated shades and drapes that coordinate with the décor. You can even show them how to add temperature control to their system to save energy and increase comfort.

We recommended the following Lutron solutions for new homes”

  • Sivoia QS
  • RadioRA 2
  • HomeWorks  

Remodeling/Retrofit

Homeowners that are remodeling can easily add function and ambiance to any room by replacing existing switches with dimmers. You can suggest updates for any room in the home to add style, convenience and energy savings. Adding temperature control to the system will increase their comfort l and energy savings.

For remodels we recommended the following Lutron solutions:

  • Recommended Solutions
  • Maestro Wireless
  • Sivoia QS Wireless
  • RadioRA 2         

Single Rooms

When you recommend single-room solutions, you allow your customers to effortlessly adjust lighting and save energy. Switches, wall plates, phone, and cable jacks come in a variety of coordinating colors to match any décor.

For single room solutions we recommended:

  • Satin Colors®
  • eco-home®
  • Maestro Wireless       

Multi-room

Open floor plans and master suites can really take advantage of wireless controls. Homeowners can create a safe and secure pathway from the kitchen to the family room. You may also want to suggest that a homeowner transform the master bed and bath into a relaxing retreat. Show them how multi-room control can make the space more intuitive and personalized to their lifestyle.

For multi-room applications, we recommend:

  • Maestro Wireless
  • HomeWorks
  • RadioRA 2

Whole Home

One of the most impressive—and impactful—suggestions you can make ifyou’re your customers to consider whole home solutions. They’ll be able to control the lights, shades and temperature throughout their entire home. With the simple touch of a button, they can automatically raise and lower shades to add privacy, protect furnishing, and adjust the temperature. They’ll have the ability to adjust the lights in the whole home with a hand-held remote, a wall-mounted keypad, or tabletop control. And they can control the temperature from keypads, mobile devices—and even the time clock. Let them know how they can save energy on HVAC use with the eco button. And everything works together seamlessly—integrating with other whole home systems such as A/V and security for a complete solution.

For whole home solutions we recommended:

  • Sivoia QS Wireless
  • HomeWorks
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Topics: lighting solutions, Lighting for New Build or Remodel

Where Light Matters—And Why It Matters to You (Part 2)

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Dec 13, 2011 8:30:00 AM

remodel residential commercial lighting systemsAutomated light control systems can make a dramatic enhancement to anyone’s lifestyle, improve their comfort, add convenience and save them energy. Here’s a look at five more rooms where the right lighting system can really make a difference. (Click here to see suggestions you might have missed)

Basement

You never know how your clients will use their basements.  It might be a playroom, a storage area, an entertainment space, or some combination. Whatever they choose, proper light control can make a big difference. Because little or no daylight reaches these spaces, dimmers can help homeowners set the right light level of illumination. And occupancy sensors f ensure that lights are automatically turned off when the room is unoccupied.

For basement applications we recommend the following Lutron solutions:

  • Maestro Wireless
  • Grafik Eye QS
  • RadioRA 2

Child’s Room

Kid’s can get involved in saving energy, too! Encourage parents to install a dimmer in a child’s room that will save energy and extend bulb life. By combining the dimmer with an occupancy or vacancy sensor parents can increase the energy savings by automatically turning lights off when the child’s room is empty.

Include the kids with the following Lutron solutions:

  • Maestro® dimmer with occupancy sensor Diva® dimmer
  • Credenza® lamp dimmer     
Condo/Townhouse

It’s not just people that live in stand-alone residences that are interested in new lighting technologies. Help your clients in condos and townhomes discover sophisticated, stylish control for their lifestyle. Whether they’re interested in the latest technology or the ultimate in elegance, there are control solutions to fit their taste. With intuitive function, clean lines, and the latest color and finish offerings, the possibilities are endlessly attractive.

We recommended the following Lutron solutions:

  • Maestro Wireless
  • Grafik Eye QS
  • RadioRA 2  

Senior Living

Don’t forget the more mature crowd. You can offer them simple, convenient controls that will make tasks easier—and help them feel more secure. From easy-to-use lamp dimmers to IR control of lights and ceiling fans, you can suggest controls to enhance their living space. Occupancy/vacancy sensors ensure lights are turned off automatically when the room is unoccupied. And with a wireless tabletop control, seniors can turn lights on or off from the comfort of their bedside.

Here are the Lutron solutions we recommend for solutions for seniors:

  • Maestro® fan control
  • Maestro Wireless
  • Maestro® dimmer with occupancy sensor

Utility Room

It’s easy to forget about spaces that aren’t used everyday. But even little used spaces need quality controls. And how many times does someone leave a utility room on because they forget about it? Occupancy or vacancy sensors ensure that lights will turn off automatically, saving energy.

Take care of utility room needs with these Lutron solutions:

  • Maestro dimmer with occupancy sensor
  • Radio Powr Savr® - occupancy/vacancy sensor
  • Maestro® timer
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Topics: lighting solutions, Lighting for New Build or Remodel

Where Light Matters—And Why It Matters to You (Part 1)

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Dec 6, 2011 8:30:00 AM

residential commercial lighting systems remodelWhether you’re a distributor, a contractor, or designer that specifies what lighting goes into a new build or remodel—to somebody, you’re “the lighting person” and they look to you for answers about residential and commercial lighting.  Particularly in residential situation people don’t realize how much light matters in the various rooms of their home. Here’s how you can help them “see the light.” And that’s just good business for you!

Automated light control systems can make a dramatic enhancement to someone’s lifestyle, improve their comfort, add convenience and save them energy. Here’s a look at five rooms where the right lighting system can really make a difference.

Home Theater/Family Room

People want to relax and enjoy their home entertainment. With a light and shade control system, a wall dimmer, or a wireless control, you can turn their family room into a home theater experience. They can dim their lights to the perfect level, recreating that moment when the lights go down and the show begins.

To make that happen we recommend the following Lutron solutions:

  • GRAFIK Eye® QS
  • RadioRA® 2
  • Sivoia® QS Wireless                      

Home Office

Homeowners want to make work time more enjoyable and productive. Help them make their home office more efficient with control of lights and shades. Let them easily dim lamps or overhead lights for any task and control natural light to reduce glare on their computer screens by adjusting the height of their window shades at the touch of a button.

To create those effects we recommend the following Lutron solutions:

  • Maestro® Dimmer
  • RadioRA 2
  • Sivoia QS Wireless                      

Patio

Help your clients make a smooth transition from day to evening on their patio with automated system controls or a hand held wireless remote. They’ll be able to effortlessly turn the lights on when the sun goes down.

We recommend the following Lutron solutions for Patio applications:

  • Maestro Wireless®
  • RadioRA 2
  • HomeWorks®

Kitchen

The right lighting system makes the heart of any home more versatile. With the use of dimmers or a total control system, your customers can make their kitchen a flexible space for cooking, dining, entertaining, or even doing homework. You can enable them to set the perfect light level for any activity and control daylight with automated shades. You can even suggest that they add temperature control to maximize comfort.

Create a comfy kitchen with the following Lutron solutions:

  • Maestro Wireless
  • RadioRA 2
  • HomeWorks                      

Family Room

Help homeowners make the most of their family rooms by suggesting they control lights and shades automatically to can make the family room a place the whole family can enjoy. Give them the tools to adjust light levels for different activities: from game night to entertaining guests, and from watching TV together, to reading quietly. They’ll need wall dimmers, keypads and wireless controls to ensure the right light is never far away.

To put the family at ease, we recommend the following Lutron solutions:

  • Grafik Eye QS
  • RadioRA 2
  • Sivoia QS Wireless
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