Lighting and Shading Solutions
The sophistication and innovation of Lutron, the world leader in lighting and shading control - designed and installed exclusively for Martha's Vineyard homes by MVIS.
Lutron Lighting Control
Imagine walking into your Edgartown waterfront home and having the lights adjust to the perfect level - welcoming you with warm, layered illumination that responds to the time of day, the season, and your mood. That's the Lutron difference.
Lutron's advanced dimming technology goes far beyond a standard switch. Every fixture in your home can be calibrated to deliver flicker-free, precisely tuned light - from bright task lighting in the kitchen to a gentle glow for evening gatherings on the deck. Create personalized scenes like "Dinner Party," "Movie Night," or "Good Morning" that adjust dozens of lights with a single tap.
- Customize brightness levels for every room and fixture
- Create preset scenes for entertaining, relaxing, and waking
- Schedule lights to follow your daily routines automatically
- Extend bulb life by up to 20× with precision dimming
- Control from keypads, the Lutron app, or voice assistants
Lutron Motorized Shades
On Martha's Vineyard, natural light is one of your home's greatest assets - but managing it shouldn't mean choosing between a stunning harbor view and comfortable room temperatures. Lutron's motorized shading systems give you effortless control over privacy, glare, and UV protection without compromising aesthetics.
Whether it's roller shades in a Chilmark living room, honeycomb blinds in a Vineyard Haven bedroom, or sheer drapery tracks across a panoramic great room in Aquinnah, Lutron shades operate whisper-quiet and integrate seamlessly with your lighting scenes. Program them to lower at sunset, rise with the morning sun, or respond to a weather sensor when you're off-island.
- Protect furnishings and artwork from UV damage
- Reduce cooling costs with automated solar heat management
- Pair shades with lighting scenes for effortless ambiance
- Available in hundreds of fabrics, colors, and opacity levels
- Whisper-quiet motors invisible to guests
Why Lutron for Your Vineyard Home
Three reasons Martha's Vineyard homeowners trust MVIS to deliver Lutron lighting and shading solutions that perform beautifully in our coastal environment.
Total Customization
Every Lutron system we install is tailored to your home's architecture, your lifestyle, and the unique light conditions of your property's location on the island. From the number of zones to the finish on every keypad, nothing is off-the-shelf.
Energy Savings
Intelligent dimming and automated shade schedules can reduce lighting energy consumption by up to 60%. For seasonal homes that sit empty during winter months, occupancy-aware scheduling keeps costs down and the property secure. Learn about our electrical services →
Seamless Integration
Lutron works hand-in-glove with the Savant automation and entertainment systems we install across the Vineyard. When the movie starts, the lights dim and the shades lower - automatically, every time.
Keep Your Lighting System Running Perfectly with MVcare
From firmware updates and seasonal re-programming to troubleshooting a shade that won't respond, MVcare ensures your Lutron system always performs the way it should - with guaranteed response times and 24/7/365 support options.
Lighting & Shading Questions
Common questions we hear from Martha's Vineyard homeowners considering Lutron lighting and shading systems.
Standard dimmers only control a single fixture and often cause LED flickering or buzzing. Lutron's system manages every light in your home from one platform - with flicker-free dimming across all bulb types, programmable scenes, and the ability to control everything from a keypad, your phone, or your voice. It's a whole-home solution, not a single switch.
Yes, and the impact is significant - especially on Martha's Vineyard where south-facing windows take full summer sun. Automated shades block solar heat gain during the hottest hours, reducing your cooling load. Combined with intelligent lighting that dims or turns off when rooms are empty, many of our clients see meaningful savings on their seasonal energy bills. Our electrical team can assess your home's specific opportunities.
Both. Lutron offers wireless options like Caséta and RadioRA 3 that are ideal for retrofitting existing Vineyard homes - no new wiring needed behind the walls. For new construction or major renovations, we typically recommend Lutron HomeWorks for maximum capability. During your consultation, we'll evaluate your home and recommend the system that fits your property and budget.
Lutron systems restore to their previous state once power returns - your scenes, schedules, and preferences are stored in the processor, not in the cloud. Motorized shades can be operated manually during an outage. For homeowners who want uninterrupted operation, we often pair Lutron with a whole-home generator or battery backup through our electrical division , Perry Electric.
You have plenty of choices: elegant in-wall keypads and dimmers that match your décor, the Lutron mobile app for control from anywhere (even when you're off-island), voice control via Alexa, Google, or Siri, and integration with your Savant automation system for whole-home scenes. Many of our Martha's Vineyard clients use a combination - keypads for daily use, the app when they're away, and automation scenes for effortless living.
Ready to Transform Your Home's Lighting?
Whether you're building a new home in Edgartown, renovating a cottage in Oak Bluffs, or upgrading an estate in West Tisbury, MVIS designs Lutron lighting and shading systems tailored to your property and lifestyle. As Martha's Vineyard's dedicated technology integrator, we handle everything from design to installation to ongoing support.