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.

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Elegant Window Coverings by Definition

With a bent toward industrial or modern design, Palladiom shades are available for exposed applications without a fascia, pocket, or recess.  

Created for discerning clients looking for the ultimate in sophistication, each aluminum bracket is hand-finished with a choice of seven different finishes, from brass and clear anodized to satin nickel and opal white. Each shade is available up to a 12 x 12-foot window covering, providing daylight and privacy control for even the largest windows in your home. 

Lutron Shades Are Ideal for New Builds and Remodels

Palladiom shades come in wired and wireless solutions. Wired solutions are ideal for new construction when prewiring is easily integrated. The wireless option is best for remodels and runs on Lutron’s Active Energy Optimization, an innovative technology that extends the battery life to three to five years.

These automated shades can sit inside a window frame, creating the appearance of floating in midair. They can also be mounted above a window frame or to the ceiling, enabling homeowners to show off the beautifully finished brackets.

Discover Effortless Shading Control  

You can manage these elegant window treatments with a touchscreen, remote, or smartphone app. One of our clients’ favorite methods is the Palladiom keypad, a beautiful, custom-engraved architectural keypad available in a matte, metal, or glass finish.

These keypads can display specific moods and activities, adjusting the lighting and shades to align with each occasion. “Relax” lowers the shades and dims the lights to 50%, settling them into a soft amber hue. “Entertain” opens the shades facing your beautifully lit backyard, creating a masterpiece framed by your windows. 

We’re Your Local Motorized Shading Expert

For over twenty years, we’ve proudly helped homeowners integrate the latest technologies. Contact ICS here today to schedule a complimentary consultation or to discuss other smart home possibilities.