Lighting Controls
More than ever, homeowners want to turn their homes into virtual smart homes. This section provides readers with everything they need to know about lighting controls.
ANDMORE Announces Leadership Changes
ANDMORE, a home furnishing's omnichannel marketplace for wholesale buyers and sellers, has announced the appointment of Jonathan (“Jon”) Pertchik as Chief Executive Officer, and the promotion of…
Behind the Scenes: Technologies for Smart Lighting Connections
Smart lighting, appliances and more have one thing in common. They need to connect to Wifi or Bluetooth to enable smart functionality — i.e., turning the lights on and off via an app on your phone or…
Legrand Debuts Partnership with Microban at IBS
Legrand, a specialist in electrical wiring devices, showcased new technologies for a safer, cleaner home at the 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, NV from January 31 - February 2,…
Update Bathroom Lighting to Refresh Design
Following the pandemic, homeowners are looking to refresh their spaces. Changing outdated light fixtures can update a home in subtle, yet meaningful ways. As Randall Whitehead, IALD puts it, “why…
Legrand Expands Smart Lighting with Netatmo Technology
Legrand has announced the expansion of its smart lighting offering to include solutions featuring Netatmo smart home technology. Designed with professional contractors and integrators in mind, the…
Understanding the Smart Home Spectrum
At one time, smart home systems were only found in ultra-high-end luxury design projects. Their complexity and high price tags made them unattainable for the average homeowner. Times have since…
LEDs in 2018
Yes, I’m totally obsessed with LEDs. Admittedly, we got off to a rough start in the beginning. They got introduced onto the market a little too early. They didn’t have much lumen output, the color…
To Your Health
In a country where adult obesity rates were nearly 40 percent in 2015-16, the cost of healthcare clocks in at about $10,000 per person, and still, in 2018, more than 133.9 million Americans live in…
4 Key Takeaways from the 2018 Houzz & Home Report
Each year, Houzz.com releases its annual report on home renovation trends, and its 2018 Houzz & Home Report delivered key findings and helpful insights as to what homeowners are renovating and…
Okay Google, Why Should I Have a Smart Speaker in My Showroom?
Are you Team Google or Team Amazon?
New research out last week found these two companies heavily competing in the smart home speaker race. As Canalys reports, Google beat Amazon for the first time…