The Perfect Marriage of Technology and Aesthetics

Minnesota homeowners understand the unique challenges our climate presents. From frigid winters with low-angled sun to bright summer days that can quickly overheat rooms, managing natural light is important in every season. Yet many Twin Cities residents overlook an essential aspect when planning home improvements: shading systems deliver their best value when interior designers and technology integrators collaborate from the start. At Innovative Control Systems (ICS), we've seen how this partnership creates remarkable results for homeowners across Minnetonka and beyond.

Create a Healthier and More Comfortable Living Space

Human-centric lighting from Lutron and Ketra promotes health by supporting your natural rhythms, mood, and productivity. It works by adjusting brightness and color temperature throughout the day to match natural sunlight levels while making your home more functional and inviting. For example, early daytime uses bright and focused light to spark productivity and action, while nighttime hours adjust to warm and relaxed lighting tones to calm you as you prepare for rest.

If you're considering upgrading your Minnesota home's lighting, continue reading to learn how human-centric lighting can benefit you. 

Illuminate Your Living Spaces with Ease

Lighting plays a key role in shaping the atmosphere of your whole home! Whether you're hosting a dinner party, enjoying a cozy movie night, or winding down after a long day, customizable lighting levels can transform any space to suit your mood.

With a Lutron dimmer switch, you gain complete control over your Minnetonka, MN, home's lighting, letting you adjust brightness effortlessly in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and entertainment spaces. Ready to find out more? Keep reading below!

Here’s What Sets Lutron’s Signature Palladiom Shades Apart From Other Brands

As a leader in home automation in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region, people often ask our team where to begin. After all, not everyone wants to jump in with both feet to create a smart home from top to bottom. 

Some Twin Cities homeowners decide to incorporate one system at a time, perhaps customizing their entertainment setup before venturing to automated shades and lighting. Some stop at one system, while others eventually work their way toward a full-fledged smart home automation experience. Whatever your path, everyone begins somewhere.

Motorized shades are one of the systems we often recommend for an initial foray into smart home living. The convenience they offer is unparalleled! No more opening every window covering in the morning and closing them one by one at the end of the day. No more squinting at the TV or computer screen when the sun’s light hits it, and no more damaged furnishings due to overexposure to UV rays. 

Now, motorized shading solutions can help manage sunlight and privacy for you. 

At ICS, we partner with Lutron, the global leader in precision-controlled window coverings. With eight styles and over 1,000 different materials curated from leading textile manufacturers worldwide, selecting one can be challenging. However, one stands above the rest—their signature line, Palladiom shades. 

Here, we’ll explore their benefits and what sets them apart in the motorized shade category. Keep reading to learn more.