Automated shades are a great option for any Dallas home, but in some large windows they are almost a necessity. In this modern Dallas smart home a fantastic steel and wood single stringer staircase nests into a massive window at the front of the home. A Lutron automated shade was used to cover the window, keeping UV rays from bleaching the gorgeous wood while also providing privacy, comfort and convenience.

If you have a theater, or are planning to build one, choosing a color can be tough. For years Dallas home theaters were painted in depressing - overly dark - colors, ostensibly to help deal with dim, low cost, projectors. The colors that work for the rest of the house aren’t ideal for a dedicated viewing room, but there must be a better option than those dreary shades of the past. 

We asked Amy Guess, Principal of BGI Design, to help us wit the difficult task of selecting colors for media rooms and home theaters. Read on to learn some of her favorites.

If you have a home automation system and some basic security features, you’re off to a great start. But did you know that just a few elements that you could quickly synch to your Fort Worth-area smart home security system could make a huge impact?

We’ve identified four such technologies that can change your lifestyle and reinforce your home security with one installation from BRAVAS Dallas. Keep reading to learn about some lesser-known smart home security features and how they can help you.

If you’ve been considering a new TV, chances are, you’re thinking about a 4K display. After all, most of what you see in stores carry that label, but how can you make sure you’re getting the real deal? And how can BRAVAS Dallas set you up for success?

You’ll find out that information and more through this blog, so keep reading to discover more about 4K TV and how to optimize the technology for your Westlake, TX, home.

It's a common misconception that technology and interior design conflict with each other. After all, nobody wants a lifeless screen or excessive wiring to take center stage of a home entertainment space. But did you know that through a professional A/V installation, you actually can alleviate potential design issues as you build your client’s dream space?

When you work with a professional A/V integrator such as BRAVAS Dallas, your audio video installation could actually enhance the look of your clients’ homes in the Dallas area while still delivering on their multi-room audio video needs. Keep reading to see how BRAVAS Dallas can help you execute your project and provide a finished product that has clients raving.

The holy grail of service. You send a text, and like magic, your system is fixed.  

As sad as I am to admit it, technology isn’t perfect. Things still break from time to time. What comes next, the service experience, is what makes the difference. 

Whether they are catching porch pirates, car chases or cute pets, we are seeing more and more Dallas homes with surveillance cameras. For smaller homes products like the Ring Doorbell and Nest Camera have made surveillance easy, but neither works well for complete coverage of a larger home. The systems that typically work well in larger homes, simply haven’t been easy to use.  

We define low-voltage lights as those that run on 30 volts of electricity or less. By contrast, standard line voltage uses about 120 volts. As you can see, this disparity in voltage use alone could make a massive impact on your overall expenditure, so we think more people should take advantage of this energy-efficient, cost-saving installation.

In this blog, we’ll discuss why BRAVAS Dallas installs so many of these low-voltage lighting setups in Hurst, TX, homes like yours. We have found significant energy savings among homes using these lights. Not to mention, people also love the way they look!

If you’re an architect in the Fort Worth, Texas, area, now’s the time to start thinking about home automation systems. We realize that many homeowners install connected features later, but BRAVAS Dallas wants you to be ahead of the curve. We’re always talking to other design-build professionals who are building new homes for their clients and request our input during construction.

We’ve seen countless examples of new builds providing the most diverse opportunities to install current technology while laying the groundwork for later development. We explore some reasons to include the framework for these systems in your residential design efforts. Keep reading to see why early home automation planning proves beneficial and how we can help.

As you can see pictured above, a motorized shade installation can be stylish and functional. If you’re an interior designer, you’ll find something you love for your client within Lutron’s vast array of shading options. Today, we’ll specifically discuss how Lutron offers a variety of motorized window treatment choices  that can enhance any of your interior design projects in the Dallas, Texas area.

With all the colors, textures and models to choose from, your motorized shades installation could serve as a crucial design element as well as an automation tool. Keep reading to see which ideas inspire you.