Elevate Your Space with Lutron Lighting and Shading Solutions

Lutron lighting control goes far beyond traditional dimmers by offering whole-home control, automation, and precision that basic switches simply can't provide. With Lutron, you can create custom lighting scenes for different activities—"Dinner Party," "Movie Night," "Reading"—that set multiple lights to exact brightness levels with one button press. The system integrates with your smartphone and voice control, allows you to schedule lights to turn on/off automatically, and can even adjust based on time of day or occupancy. Lutron dimmers also provide smooth, flicker-free dimming and work with LED, incandescent, and halogen bulbs. Most importantly, Lutron systems are whisper-quiet, incredibly reliable, and backed by decades of engineering excellence.

Absolutely. Lutron motorized shades can significantly reduce your heating and cooling costs by intelligently managing solar heat gain. During Martha's Vineyard summers, automated shades can close during peak sun hours to block heat, reducing your AC load by up to 25%. In winter, they open to capture passive solar heating during the day and close at night to provide insulation. The system can track the sun's position and adjust shades throughout the day automatically—no manual adjustment needed. Combined with Lutron lighting control that reduces lighting energy use by 30-50%, you're looking at meaningful utility savings year after year, plus enhanced comfort and UV protection for your furnishings.

You have multiple control options that all work together seamlessly. Wall keypads provide elegant physical control with customizable buttons—press "All Off" when leaving or "Welcome" when you arrive home. The Lutron app on your smartphone or tablet gives you control from anywhere, whether you're upstairs, at the beach, or off-island. Voice control through Josh.ai, Alexa, or Google Assistant lets you adjust lights and shades hands-free. Many of our clients also integrate Lutron with their home automation system like Control4 or Savant for unified control alongside climate, entertainment, and security. Plus, you can set schedules and automation rules so your lighting and shading adjusts automatically without any manual control.

Not at all—quite the opposite! Lutron shades are designed with aesthetics as a top priority. The shades are available in hundreds of fabrics, colors, and textures to complement any interior design, from sheer fabrics that filter light to blackout options for bedrooms or home theaters. The motors are incredibly compact and virtually silent, hidden within the shade roller. Hardware and brackets are minimal and discreet. Unlike traditional blinds with tangled cords and chains, motorized shades offer clean, uncluttered window treatments that enhance your home's appearance. We work closely with your interior designer or architect to ensure the solution fits your vision perfectly.

Lutron systems are excellent for both retrofit and new construction projects throughout Martha's Vineyard. For existing homes, Lutron offers solutions that work with your current wiring—we can often replace your existing switches with Lutron dimmers and keypads without major electrical work. Lutron's wireless technology like Caséta and RadioRA can communicate without new wiring between devices. For whole-home systems, we strategically run new wiring where needed while minimizing wall damage. The key is working with experienced integrators who understand island homes and can design solutions that fit your specific situation. Many of our most impressive installations are in historic Vineyard properties where we've added cutting-edge control while respecting the home's character.

These are Lutron's three main product lines, each designed for different needs and budgets. Caséta is the entry-level system, perfect for smaller homes or getting started with smart lighting control —it's wireless, DIY-friendly, and works great for up to about 50 devices. RadioRA is the mid-tier solution for whole-home control, offering more customization, faster response, and support for hundreds of devices including shades and HVAC. HomeWorks is Lutron's flagship luxury platform for estates and high-end properties, with unlimited scalability, advanced programming, and integration with sophisticated home automation systems . We help you choose the right platform based on your home's size, your budget, and your long-term plans for smart home integration.

Lutron motorized shades typically require power to operate, so during an outage, the motors won't function through the app or automation. However, most Lutron shades have manual operation options—you can gently pull the shade up or down by hand when needed. For critical areas or clients concerned about hurricanes and power outages on Martha's Vineyard, Lutron offers battery backup solutions for specific shade models. These battery packs can provide several cycles of operation during an outage. We also integrate shades with whole-home backup power systems when appropriate. The shades will remain in their current position during an outage, so if you program them to close before a storm, they'll stay closed even without power.

Installation timelines vary based on project scope. A simple Caséta system in a few rooms might take just a day or two. A whole-home RadioRA installation with lighting control throughout typically takes 3-5 days of electrical work, plus an additional day for programming and commissioning. Motorized shades require custom fabrication (usually 4-6 weeks lead time), then 1-2 days for installation depending on the number of windows. Large estates with HomeWorks systems might require a few weeks for complete installation and programming. We coordinate carefully with your schedule, especially for island projects where we want to minimize disruption. Our team provides detailed timelines during planning, and we can often phase installations to work around your summer rental schedule or renovation projects.