When it comes to the way homes are designed and built, smart home automation is the way of the future. It’s something buyers actively want, and such systems can make life at home much more comfortable and relaxing.

Take motorized window treatments, for instance. This smart technology makes an immediate, obvious impact on residents’ lives. Motorized shades are also easy to operate and to combine with other home automation systems like lighting control. Want to know more about why you should be adding motorized window treatments to the homes you’re building and designing in the Dallas region? Texas professionals in the building trades should keep reading.

It may be the holidays in Dallas right now, but spring will be here before you know it. That makes now the time to get started on an outdoor audio and landscape lighting installation for your home.

Imagine spending your nights and weekends relaxing in the fresh spring air, listening to your favorite music as you look out over your beautifully lit yard. With Coastal Source landscape lighting and outdoor audio video, you can bring a new level of luxury to your yard and other outdoor space. Read more to find out why Coastal Source is the premier choice for these automation systems.

When it comes to motorized shades, there’s a reason many designers and builders trust Lutron. Lutron’s sophisticated engineering and smart sense of style have made them the leaders in their field. One of Lutron’s premier products is their Palladiom line. With a motorized shades installation from Lutron, you can impress your clients in Dallas with shades that enhance their home’s character, energy efficiency and privacy.

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the time when so-called “porch pirates” come out of the woodwork to steal your holiday deliveries. These Grinches are destined for a lump of coal in their stockings, yet it’s your Christmas that will be ruined if they snag a gift meant for your spouse or child.

What’s the answer? An automated security system from BRAVAS Dallas. Today’s blog will walk Texas residents through all the ways a smart home security system can help keep potential thieves away from their Fort Worth home.

There’s a revolution underway in how people light their homes. Sophisticated homeowners want more than garden variety fixtures with incandescent bulbs. Advanced lighting control systems from Lutron and other brands give families much greater control over a home’s lighting design.

Where does this leave architects, interior designers and other industry professionals? This is an opportunity to demonstrate the value of these systems to potential customers. If you can show them how tunable lighting can improve their home and enhance their lives, they’re more likely to go to you when it’s time to start a project. Here are four living spaces where you can show off the power of LED light fixtures to your clients in the Fort Worth, TX, region.

All around CEDIA this year, we saw wellness. From the Delos wellness pavilion showcasing their Darwin system to the soothing lighting automation in Lutron’s experience center, health, whether mental or physical, permeated the expo floor.

At BRAVAS Dallas, we look forward to seeing the technology we provide enhance our customers’ daily lives. The EPA estimates that humans spend about 90% of their time indoors, so we think it’s imperative to strive for a healthier life at home. Keep reading to see how home health automation could boost wellbeing within your Hurst, Texas, residence and which updates will might need. You’ll thank us later!

Many smart home systems require low-voltage wiring: Security cameras, intercoms, smart appliances, your lighting control system and more. Despite how essential low-voltage wiring is to the infrastructure of your smart home, its placement is over overlooked in the planning stages. This omission can cause problems down the line, since the layout of your wiring will determine where you can place certain devices in the future.

It’s vital to get this aspect of your smart home right early in the planning phase. Today’s blog will explain why a low-voltage contractor like BRAVAS Dallas is a necessity for your Grapevine, TX, home automation system.

We look forward to the CEDIA Expo every year to learn what’s trending in the industry. Though the CEDIA crowds love exploring everything new in smart home technology, there’s something for everyone to marvel at in home theater gear.

Whether you want to view the largest screens, the showiest tower speakers or the atmospheric lighting that enhances the mood, CEDIA 2019 delighted every attendee who wanted to learn more about custom home theater setups and the technology that drives them.

Considering an addition or even a complete revamp to your current entertainment space? Keep reading to see what we found on the expo floor that we can’t wait to model in your Southlake, TX, home!

If you’re a dedicated film buff or TV binger, there’s nothing quite like watching your favorite movie or show in comfort and style in a home theater. A custom home theater represents a significant investment, though, which makes your choice of equipment and systems crucial.

Are you confident you know what display, speakers and other gear are the right choice for your home theater? If you’re not sure, check out this blog. We’ll walk you through some home theater design tips that will help you design the ultimate movie space in your Keller, TX, home.

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Lighting plays such an essential role in how we perceive the beauty and function of a space. A cozy living room’s lighting setup invites homeowners to sit and relax, while a bright kitchen or home office makes us feel energetic and productive.

No matter what space you’re designing or which vibe you’re hoping to create, Dallas, TX-area architects like you understand that for the luxury homes that we are targeting, the client is already investing in design and aesthetics. After all, they’re hiring not only us at BRAVAS Dallas, but also you, the architect, and possibly an interior designer. They’re trusting us to engineer and design spaces that they’ll continue to enjoy, and with minimal hassle.

Keep reading to find two common home lighting control design problems facing architects and integrators and what we can do together to mitigate both issues.