Hear from Our Customers
You’re tired of manually adjusting shades throughout the day. The morning sun hits your bedroom at 6 AM. The afternoon heat turns your living room into a sauna. And you’re constantly walking room to room, pulling cords and adjusting slats.
Lutron electric shades eliminate that routine. You set schedules based on your actual life. Morning shades open gradually to wake you naturally. Afternoon shades close automatically before the heat builds. Evening shades lower for privacy without you lifting a finger.
The difference shows up in your power bill. Blocking heat before it enters means your AC runs less. UV protection keeps your furniture from fading. And when you’re away, programmed shade movement makes your home look occupied. You’re not just buying window treatments. You’re installing a system that works whether you’re home or not.
We bring over 20 years of window treatment expertise to Goulds, FL. We’ve installed thousands of motorized shade systems in New York and Toronto before expanding to South Florida. That experience matters when you’re dealing with climate conditions that destroy standard installations within months.
We’re based in Hallandale Beach and work throughout Miami-Dade County. Our team understands what Goulds homeowners face: humidity that warps cheap materials, temperature swings that stress mechanical components, and occasional storms that test every installation. We don’t use the same methods here that work up north. South Florida demands different adhesives, different mounting techniques, and different material choices.
When you work with an authorized Lutron shade dealer who actually knows this market, you get installations that last. Not installations that need service calls six months later.
We start with a consultation at your Goulds home. You show us your windows, explain your daily routine, and describe what’s not working with your current setup. We measure everything, assess your home’s specific conditions, and discuss your automation preferences.
Next comes material selection. We recommend Lutron window treatments based on each room’s sun exposure, your privacy needs, and your aesthetic preferences. You’ll see actual samples, not just photos. We explain how different fabrics perform in South Florida’s climate and which options integrate with your existing smart home system.
Installation happens on your schedule. Our team arrives with everything needed for a climate-appropriate installation. We mount shades using techniques designed for Florida’s humidity. We program your system, connect it to your home automation, and test every function. Then we walk you through the controls until you’re comfortable operating everything.
You’re not learning a complicated system. Lutron smart shades work through simple apps, voice commands, or automated schedules you set once and forget.
Ready to get started?
Your home needs different solutions for different spaces. Bedrooms need blackout options for sleep. Living rooms need light filtering for daytime comfort without darkness. Kitchens and bathrooms need moisture-resistant materials that won’t deteriorate.
We install roller shades, cellular shades, Roman shades, and sheer shades. All available in Lutron’s motorized systems. You choose fabrics based on your light control needs: sheer for soft light, light filtering for glare reduction, room darkening for media rooms, or blackout for bedrooms. Every option comes in colors and textures that match your existing décor.
Smart home integration connects your shades to Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit. You can also integrate with Lutron’s Caséta system for whole-home control. Set scenes that adjust multiple shades simultaneously. Program schedules that change with seasons. Create automation that responds to temperature sensors or time of day.
Goulds homeowners often start with main living areas and add bedrooms later. The system expands as your needs change. You’re not locked into one configuration forever.
Properly installed Lutron shades typically last 10-15 years in South Florida when installed with climate-appropriate methods. The key word is “properly installed.” Standard installation techniques used in other regions fail quickly here.
South Florida’s humidity, temperature swings, and occasional storms create conditions that stress both fabrics and mechanical components. We use moisture-resistant mounting methods, climate-appropriate adhesives, and installation techniques that account for expansion and contraction. The motorization components are sealed against humidity. The fabrics we recommend are tested for UV resistance and moisture tolerance.
You’ll see cheaper motorized shades fail within 18-24 months here. Motors burn out from heat stress. Fabrics deteriorate from humidity. Mounting hardware loosens as materials expand and contract. That’s why installation method matters as much as product quality. Lutron makes excellent products, but they need to be installed correctly for this specific environment.
Yes, you control Lutron smart shades from anywhere with internet access. The system connects to your home’s WiFi and communicates through Lutron’s app on your phone. You can raise, lower, or adjust any shade in your Goulds home whether you’re at work, traveling, or sitting on your couch.
Remote access serves practical purposes beyond convenience. You can close shades if you forgot before leaving and the afternoon sun is about to heat your home. You can open shades to let service providers in without giving them full access. You can adjust shades while traveling to make your home appear occupied.
The app also shows shade status, battery levels for battery-powered units, and any system alerts. You can create and modify schedules remotely. If your routine changes, you adjust the programming from wherever you are. The system updates in real-time, so changes take effect immediately.
Battery-powered Lutron shades install without electrical work, while hardwired shades connect directly to your home’s electrical system. Both work identically once installed. The difference is installation complexity and long-term maintenance.
Battery-powered shades make sense for retrofits where running new electrical lines is impractical or expensive. The batteries last 3-5 years depending on usage frequency. When they need replacement, you pop in new batteries without calling an electrician. Installation is faster and less invasive since we’re not opening walls or running conduit.
Hardwired shades eliminate battery replacement but require electrical connections. If you’re building new, renovating, or already have electrical access near your windows, hardwired makes sense. You never worry about batteries dying or replacement costs. The shades draw minimal power, adding negligible cost to your electric bill.
For most Goulds homes, we recommend battery-powered for existing construction and hardwired for new builds or major renovations. The functional performance is identical either way.
Yes, properly programmed Lutron window shades reduce cooling costs by blocking heat before it enters your home. The savings vary based on your window size, sun exposure, and current window treatments, but most Goulds homeowners see 15-25% reduction in summer cooling costs.
Here’s why it works: Your AC doesn’t just cool air, it removes heat that’s already entered your home. When afternoon sun hits your windows, it radiates heat into your rooms. Your AC runs constantly trying to remove that heat. By closing shades before the sun hits, you prevent heat entry. Your AC maintains temperature instead of fighting solar gain.
The effect is most dramatic on west-facing windows that catch afternoon sun. A living room with large west-facing windows can heat up 10-15 degrees from solar gain alone. Automated shades that close at 2 PM, before the sun hits, prevent that heat buildup entirely. Your AC cycles normally instead of running continuously.
You also extend your AC’s lifespan by reducing its workload during peak heat hours. Less runtime means less wear on components. The shade investment pays back through lower power bills and delayed AC replacement.
Lutron shades integrate with virtually every major smart home platform including Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Control4, Crestron, and Savant. If you already have smart home devices, your shades will work within that ecosystem.
Integration means you create scenes that control multiple devices simultaneously. A “Good Morning” scene might open bedroom shades, start your coffee maker, and adjust your thermostat. A “Movie Time” scene could dim lights, close living room shades, and turn on your TV. You’re not managing separate apps for each device.
Voice control works once integration is complete. Tell Alexa to close the bedroom shades or ask Google to open the kitchen shades to 50%. The commands work as naturally as controlling lights or thermostats. You can also set up automation based on triggers: close shades when indoor temperature reaches 76 degrees, or open shades at sunrise.
If you don’t currently have a smart home system, Lutron shades work perfectly as a standalone system through their dedicated app. You can always add integration later as you expand your smart home devices.
Fabric selection depends on each room’s purpose and sun exposure. Goulds gets intense direct sunlight, especially on south and west-facing windows. You need fabrics that block UV rays while still allowing the light control you want for each space.
For living areas where you want natural light without glare, light-filtering fabrics work well. They diffuse harsh sunlight, reduce glare on screens, and protect furniture from UV damage while keeping rooms bright. You maintain your view and don’t feel like you’re sitting in the dark during the day.
Bedrooms typically need room-darkening or blackout fabrics. Room-darkening blocks most light while allowing some visibility of outside. Blackout fabrics block nearly all light, creating darkness for sleep even during bright Goulds mornings. If you work night shifts or have young children who nap, blackout makes sense.
For rooms with extreme sun exposure, we often recommend dual shades: a sheer layer for daytime light control and a blackout layer for privacy and darkness when needed. You operate them independently or together. This gives you maximum flexibility without compromising on either light control or privacy throughout the day.
Local Resources
