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Want to make your artwork pop? Smart lighting is the key! Learn more about how smart lighting can elevate your masterpieces to new heights today!

<p>Art speaks to the soul; there's no beating the contentment you feel when you bring those beautiful pieces home unless they're showcased with the proper lighting! The right lighting, temperature, and color can reveal details in the art you would never have seen otherwise, making the experience much more powerful.</p>
<p>But did you know you can achieve this with smart lighting? Of course, we're not talking about any lighting system; we mean a smart lighting system specifically tailored to display your artwork to museum quality (only it's open 24/7 in your home!).</p>
<p>Let's go over how to bring new life to every masterpiece in your collection!</p>
<h2>Smart LED Lights</h2>
<p><img alt="Depiction of smart LED bulb with a brain in the center" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Showcase-Artwork-with-Smart-Lighting_1.jpg" title="CI_Showcase-Artwork-with-Smart-Lighting_1.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>The magic of LED lighting has simplified how to showcase artwork because it's so versatile &mdash; you can use the same LED bulb to create different effects with the right technology. LED lights also have a more concentrated beam spread than other lights, and the lack of UV rays means it's perfect for preserving precious masterpieces. And LED lights have 90 percent heat reduction compared to halogen lights, so they produce the truest light.</p>
<p>When coupled with smart settings, and the way you view each work of art changes drastically &mdash; for the better!</p>
<h2>CRI: Color Rendering Index</h2>
<p>Displaying art to its literal best lighting cannot be done without CRI &mdash; the color rendering index! The CRI describes how accurately artificial light shows the colors of the objects and people around you from a scale of 1 to 100. Essentially, the CRI evaluates each object's color rendition and color accuracy under different lights!</p>
<h2>Color Temperature</h2>
<p><img alt="Color temperature scale" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Showcase-Artwork-with-Smart-Lighting_2.jpg" title="CI_Showcase-Artwork-with-Smart-Lighting_2.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>Color temperature differs from CRI because it shows how warm or cool the lighting is. The temperature is measured in Kelvin and is vital to showcase artwork to its fullest potential. With LED lighting, they require a color temperature range of 5,200 K to 5,400 K so they can tune the colors accurately (a must-have when displaying art!).</p>
<h2>Why High-Quality CRI Fixtures</h2>
<p>When using your smart lighting to showcase art, you can't ignore the importance of high-quality CRI fixtures. These fixtures help produce colors the way the sun would but without any of the harmful UV rays. Sunlight has the highest CRI measure, which shows the most accurate representations of colors in a work of art &mdash; but high-quality LED fixtures with the proper CRI rating are the next best thing!</p>
<p>The higher the CRI level, the better the artificial light can accurately render the colors the artist intended for the eye to see.</p>
<h2>Color-Tunable vs. RGB</h2>
<p><img alt="Color tunable vs RGB lighting" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Showcase-Artwork-with-Smart-Lighting_3.jpg" title="CI_Showcase-Artwork-with-Smart-Lighting_3.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>Along with CRI-rated fixtures, you'll also need the lights to change color, which can mean one of two things. One, they can be tunable white lights that change the color temperature to appear warmer or cooler at different times of the day. These mimic the effects of sunlight without changing the actual color, so you have more flexibility and control over your lighting. You can also tailor the lighting for each art or artist to bring out the depth and impact of what you see.</p>
<p>RGB lighting are lights that literally change color (RGB means red, blue, green). These lights can also change color temperature, but the quality and effect won't be the same as white-tunable lighting.</p>
<p><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> Tell our team how you want your art to look, and we'll develop a lighting system that can take each painting, sculpture, or carving to new heights!</p>
<h2>Directing &amp; Placing the Lights</h2>
<p>Having the best lighting fixtures is only the first step; they don't mean a thing if they're not correctly placed! This, of course, depends on the type of lighting you want.</p>
<ul>
<li>Track lighting aims spotlights where needed and will retain proper color even when dimmed.</li>
<li>Trimless, adjustable LED recessed lighting provides a cleaner look and is more suited for low-ceiling applications.</li>
<li>Wall washers can wash the wall where the art is displayed for a more casual look.</li>
</ul>
<p>It's also crucial to direct each lighting at a 30-degree angle from the center point of the artwork to reduce glare, especially if it's under glass. Larger frames require a 35-degree angle while texture-filled paintings require a 25-degree angle. Of course, our team will handle which fixtures to use, where to place them, and create the ideal settings for your home gallery!</p>
<p><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> The sooner you tell us what your plans are, the better detailed we can be with our plan to showcase your artwork in the best lighting!</p>
<h2>What a Masterpiece!</h2>
<p><img alt="Collage of artwork in different lighting" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Showcase-Artwork-with-Smart-Lighting_4.jpg" title="CI_Showcase-Artwork-with-Smart-Lighting_4.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>Exhibiting the art in your collection to the best it can look is a lot of work &mdash; but definitely worth it! And with the smart lighting experts at , we'll bring the gallery experience to your home! We'll work with you to plan out each display so we can determine which fixtures to use and set up the automated system, so you never have to fiddle with it &mdash; it's already planned out for you!</p>
<p>So, if you have quite the collection, don't keep them all in storage &mdash; <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.hometheater.vegas/contacts/" target="_blank">call or stop by</a></span>, and we'll help you show off your impeccable taste!</p>
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Getting ready to redo the patio? Stop! Turn your backyard into a mini resort instead! Check out these luxury smart home ideas for your outdoor space!

<p>Are you thinking of redoing your backyard patio space? You already have several percolating ideas, but did you know you can upgrade your outdoor space to luxury status with smart technology? We're talking hidden audio, outdoor video screens, smart lighting, water features, and more!</p>
<p>We'll review what these luxury ideas look like, so you can turn your home into the ultimate STAYCATION!</p>
<h2>1. Outdoor Video Ideas</h2>
<p><img alt="Couple toasting to each other as they watch something on backyard projector" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_1.jpg" title="CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_1.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>Having a TV or projector in your outdoor space is already luxurious, but what if you could expand on it? For instance, you could:</p>
<ul>
<li>Install a power lift TV by the pool so it's hidden underneath the floor when not in use.</li>
<li>Have a retractable projector screen by a hedge wall or near the pool (watch your favorites while floating in the pool with a drink!).</li>
<li>Hide your projector underneath your patio awning or pergola.</li>
<li>Add LED lights behind your projector screen to match your other strip and string lights!</li>
</ul>
<p>Any of these ideas are possible during your next outdoor remodel &mdash; you just have to contact our team first! We'll review your space, see what's possible, and procure the best tech to fit your ideas!</p>
<h2>2. Landscape Audio</h2>
<p>No outdoor space is complete without a powerful outdoor audio system, and with landscape audio, everything is hidden among your garden treatments, fire pits, landscape lights, rocks, and more. The buried subwoofer and "planted" satellite speakers keep the sound low and local, so you have the best audio even if you're surrounded by water or close-by neighbors.</p>
<p>But with automation and control, you can create independent audio zones, which lets you control the volume and source for each zone. For example, you can have speakers by your outdoor kitchen, next to the pool, or hidden in the tennis court, and have them all play the same thing at once, localize just one, or play different playlists in each zone.</p>
<p><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> Talk to our team about your audio needs, and we'll develop the best audio system!</p>
<h2>3. Smart Outdoor Lighting</h2>
<p><img alt="Luxurious back patio space with lots of landscape lighting, automated" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_2.jpg" title="CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_2.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>Creating a cozy outdoor space also includes mood lighting, so why not make it extra luxurious? You could have:</p>
<ul>
<li>RGB landscape lighting that changes colors for each party, holiday, or in tandem with the music.</li>
<li>Install wall washes to highlight outdoor features like water treatments, architectural design, or your back door.</li>
<li>Have strip lighting with colors you can automate built around or inside the pool (or other water treatments). You can also add strip lighting to light up steps and bridges for safety!</li>
<li>Put downlights around pathways, stairs, bridges, fire pits, ponds, dining areas, etc., for a soft, cozy glow.</li>
<li>Use zone-dim-color to program different zones in your backyard and customize the brightness and color levels to create different moods for different spaces!</li>
<li>Automate string lights and low-volt plant lights to come on a schedule or when the sun goes down!</li>
</ul>
<p>Of course, with these lighting ideas, you can always set schedules, dim or brighten as needed, and control with voice commands!</p>
<h2>4. Motorized Bug Shades and Screen</h2>
<p>Even the best parties can't always keep the bugs away unless you have motorized bug shades! You can integrate these shades into a pergola, so your dining or seating area is always protected against unwanted insects.</p>
<p>You can also have automated sun shades to limit the amount of sunlight without blocking out the sunny day completely. But you're not limited to areas with an awning or pergola; you can also get solar parasols you can automate to open at the sunniest parts of the day!</p>
<h2>5. Fire Pits</h2>
<p><img alt="Back patio with multiple fire pits lit at the same time" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_3.jpg" title="CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_3.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>Any fire pit can enhance your outdoor space, but you can do more with automation! This means automating it so that each fire pit comes on at the same time of day, flawlessly &mdash; no more struggling to light each pit! You can also specify the heat level, turn it on or off remotely, and sync multiple pits (yup, multiple satellite fire pits!).</p>
<p>And if you want to include a landscape fire strip next to the pool plus a see-through gas fireplace in a covered cabana, patio space, or outdoor bar, you got it!</p>
<h2>6. Water Treatments</h2>
<p><img alt="Grid of different pool ideas" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_4.jpg" title="CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_4.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>Lounging by your own pool during those hot summer days is the life, but you don't have to be restricted to just one regular in-ground pool &mdash; you can do more! You could have:</p>
<ul>
<li>A pool bar with automated fountains.</li>
<li>A spa spilling over into the pool.</li>
<li>A pool with elegant fountains to highlight your design taste.</li>
<li>A shallow water-covered walkway with several fountain spouts (great for kiddos to play in!)</li>
<li>A pool with automated spa jets.</li>
<li>A pool with a built-in waterfall over rock features.</li>
</ul>
<p>With any of these water treatments, you can control the water temperature, jet strength, bubble production, and pump control. And you can also add built-in LED lights you can automate for extra oomph!</p>
<p><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> You can also include hot tubs, koi ponds, separate fountains, and rain showers in the mix!</p>
<h2>7. Other Automation Ideas</h2>
<p>The best thing about all these ideas is the endless room for automation; whatever you want to happen happens effortlessly! You can set up actions for different times of day, specific triggers for certain parties ad get-togethers, and more!</p>
<ul>
<li>You could make it so that when the sun goes down, the lighting turns on to a specific color, the outdoor heater turns on, the pool temperature gets warmer, and the bug screens lower!</li>
<li>You could trigger your system so the pool video lifts and sets to a specific channel at noon, have the sun shades come up, and automate the audio to your favorite playlist in just the pool zone!</li>
<li>You could automate the roof of your motorized louvered pergola to let in more light or close when needed (excellent for outdoor dining spaces!).</li>
<li>You could install a retractable awning to control the amount of sunlight in your eating or lounging space.</li>
<li>You have a smart gazebo with sensors to detect someone's presence and adjust the lighting and temperature around the space!</li>
</ul>
<h2>Party Mode: On!</h2>
<p><img alt="Group of friends hanging out by the pool at a nice house" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_ci/Q2_2023/CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_5.jpg" title="CI_Luxury-Ideas-Outdoor-Remodel_5.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<p>There you have it &mdash; luxury smart home ideas perfect for your next outdoor remodel! Why have an ordinary backyard when you can have an at-home resort all to yourself? Exactly! So, don't wait to get started; the sooner you <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.hometheater.vegas/contacts/" target="_blank">contact us</a></span> at , the more options we can give you!</p>

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