Advanced Shading, Inc

We’re often asked about the ability to take an existing Roman or Soft-Shade and motorize it using any number of systems. It’s something we specialize in! We can take practically any roman shade and make it into the perfect automated system for you, whether you prefer a Lutron, Somfy, BTX, Nice, or other motor and [...]

White paper: AC vs. low voltage Sivoia QS
This white paper analyzes the total installation cost of line voltage AC and low voltage Sivoia QS shading systems. Various AC and Sivoia QS systems were designed, quoted and compared; yielding hard data that challenges the common high-cost perception of low voltage systems.
 
Beyond the potential savings of Sivoia [...]

The Lutron Blinds and Shades Fashion Event celebrated the launch of the light control specialist’s new range of blinds and shades fabric.
Held at the Imagination Gallery in London’s West End this past October, the event saw Grand Design’s Kevin McCloud talking about the use of lighting within architecture, to over 100 guests from within the [...]

Lutron has announced a new seeTouch® tabletop keypad for Sivoia® QS Wireless provides control of up to three groups of shades or draperies. Currently offered in “snow”or “midnight”, the keypad comes in 6 different button configurations and custom engraving is available. This new tabletop keypad can be used with standard AA batteries or plugged-in with [...]

For a limited time, we’re selling our overstock of Lutron SVQ-CCI-8 contact closure input boards for a low price of only $175. These are new stock, never used.
The CCI-8 Contact Closure Input board can be used for dry contact to a home lighting system or other home automation system.
For more info and to buy online, [...]

Lutron has revolutionized the design of Roman shades by introducing CERUS technology—Cord-Eliminating Roman Uptake System. This innovation allowsfor a safer Roman shade system by eliminating lifting cords typically associated with their construction. Eliminating cords from the traditional construction of Roman shades offers two major advantages over traditional styles. CERUS technology allows for a safer system [...]

Voluntary Shade Recall
Lutron is participating in a voluntary industry recall. Many shade styles have  been affected because  of exposed cords or loops that could cause entanglement. Click here to view an article from  the TODAY Show.
Lutron has responded  by creating CERUS™, a cordless uptake system for Roman shades.

No incidents involved  Lutron products. Click here for Lutron’s [...]

Sivoia® QS Wireless has been recognized by CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design  & Installation Association) as one of the best new products in the residential electronic systems industry.
Click here to view the award winners – Lutron received a Manufacturer’s Excellence Award for Sivoia QS Wireless and is featured among the Product Hall of Fame Inductees for [...]

 
Sivoia® QS is the next generation of shading technology from Lutron, and the ideal solution for total light control.  The Sivoia QS shading product family includes roller shades, drapery tracks, and skylight shades.  Its simplified wiring and common communication language allow for easy integration with Lutron lighting controls, including the GRAFIK Eye® QS and Quantum [...]

Lutron Electronics has been around since 1961, after releasing a product that was revolutionary at the time, a dimmer switch. Now Lutron is know worldwide for excellence in all aspects of light control and has gained ground as a favorite option for motorized shading systems. The Sivoia QED (Quiet Electronic Drive) line, a reliable and [...]