According to recent data from the National Association of Home Builders, 7-12% of the budget for home remodeling projects go toward electronics. Whether you’re doing a major remodel or a new build for your client, it’s no secret that smart home control and automation are high on homebuyer lists.

One of the most frequently requested smart home features is lighting control. Perhaps there is little surprise to that; lighting control is a feature whose merits are easy to grasp. It adds convenience for managing lighting throughout the house, can save energy, and can be an effective security feature as well.

So when you are building, moving walls, replacing cabinets, plumbing, and redoing electrical wiring, that is the perfect opportunity to integrate the infrastructure for lighting control. When it comes to lighting control, Georgia Home Theater recommends Lutron lighting control for your Dunwoody projects.

Read further to learn why adding Lutron lighting control is a smart business decision.

Good lighting is an essential part of life. Simply put, the functional aspect of light allows you to see what you’re doing, whether preparing a meal in the kitchen, getting ready for the day in your bathroom, or traversing your hallway. That’s the “what.” But the “how” makes a big difference in your life, creating a mood or atmosphere, adding an aesthetic dimension, and making everyday activities more enjoyable.

Some people leave lighting to homebuilders or interior designers. While many of them understand lighting well, others do not. Lighting designers are a specialized trade, and it can pay to work with one to get a customized lighting plan that works for your lifestyle and sense of style. Keep reading below for four reasons you might want to work with a professional lighting designer for your Atlanta, GA, home project.

In case you hadn’t noticed, LEDs – light-emitting diodes – have revolutionized light all around you. Those amazingly bright headlights on the new cars? LED. The backlighting on your amazing new Sony 86-inch TV? LED. The crisp, bright, beautiful screen on your iPad? You guessed it, LED. 

LED technology has amazing advantages over any other kind of lighting. If you are considering new lighting of any type for your Dunwoody, GA, or Atlanta home, it's a no-brainer to go LED. Let's cover some of the incredible benefits of LED light fixtures below.

Lutron is a name well known in every aspect of the management and control of light. Since the invention of the first solid-state dimmer over 50 years ago, the company has continued to innovate in lighting. Lutron lighting controls can be found in commercial buildings like the New York Times building in Manhattan and grand residences like the White House.  

About two decades ago, Lutron entered another area critical to managing light - motorized shading. The company’s mission is to manage and control light for comfort, aesthetics, energy efficiency, and wellness. Typical of Lutron, they pay attention to every detail to produce the industry standard in motorized shading and window treatments. See how they do it below. 

SEE ALSO: Answers to Your Common Questions About Lutron Motorized Shades

In the 1960s classic The Graduate, a young, recently minted college graduate and unemployed Dustin Hoffman were given some career advice by a family friend. “I have just one word to say to you, just one word. Are you listening? Plastics.” No, this blog isn’t about plastics. But if you are thinking about custom window treatments for your Smyrna, GA home, we do have one word for you: motorized.

We’ve spent quite a bit of time on these pages extolling the virtues of motorized shades and window treatments. And if you are considering new custom treatments, there is no better choice than Lutron. Explore several reasons below why Lutron should be on the top of your list for custom motorized window treatments.