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Southern California homes are known for their exquisite floor-to-ceiling windows that take advantage of sweeping views. Whether you have an ocean, city, or mountain view from your windows, or just want to fill your home with daylight, large windows offer many...

Don’t leave your home automation in the dark! Did you know that there is a new and expanded version of Lutron HomeWorks available? If your system was installed before 2015, it’s possible that you may be experiencing some compatibility issues with appliances, issues...

Many of today’s interior designers, architects and others in the Los Angeles design community desire a minimalist aesthetic in residential homes. At times, finding accessories and fixtures to coordinate the desired design plan can be challenging. Lutron Electronics,...

Powerfull Systems is pleased to announce Lutron's New Palladiom Shading System, coming December 2017. Lutron is introducing the new Palladiom Shading System, a beautiful, new shading solution that features highly-crafted exposed hardware for the world’s most exquisite...

One of the many new products recently revealed at CEDIA 2017 in San Diego was the Palladiom Thermostat in clear black glass. The thermostat provides HVAC control, while offering a coordinated, sleek aesthetic with other Palladiom products - keypads and accessories....

At the CEDIA 2017 event in San Diego (September 2017), Lutron introduced their latest wireless controls product: RA2 Select. RA2 Select allows for personalized smart lighting and shade control for any home, at any budget. Enjoy added convenience, more comfort,...

Our President and CEO was featured in the February 2014 issue of CEPro Magazine. Powerfull Systems CEO Shalom Illouz was recently interviewed by a reporter with CEPro Magazine. CE Pro magazine is the leading trade publication for professionals involved in the custom...

Home automaton has been around for several years, with systems that let you control the lighting, temperature, door locks, window curtains, appliances and much more. Earlier years of automation, its considered a luxury but as smart phones and tablets...

Summer heat can be very uncomfortable and be very dangerous. By making some simple changes, you can avoid the heat and cool your house this summer   Avoid using any appliances that produce heat. Instead of oven and stove, use microwave or order food....

You’ve just decided that window shades are the better choice for your home window treatment. So where do you next? Do you go online, local home center or specialty shade store? Here are some few things to consider when buying window shades. Budget. No...

If you’re in interested lighting control for your home but don’t know where to start, or you have a home 2,500 sq ft or less, Caséta Wireless is the answer. Caséta Wireless controls your lights and shades with dimmers, keypads, and wireless remotes, as...

Choosing the right light bulb is a balancing act between energy savings, comfort, durability, cost, and compatibility. Each area of a home or office will require different types of light and present different opportunities for savings. Use the chart and...

According to ENERGY STAR®, if every American home replaced just five high-use light fixtures or the bulbs in them with LED or Fluorescent lights that have earned the ENERGY STAR label, each family would save more than $60 every year in energy costs, and...

Energy costs are rising up across the country and the trend will continue due to elevated world energy demands. In 2010, the median household income of U.S. families was $49,445 and they paid a record average of $1,419 for electricity alone. A more recent...

What are interior finishes and how can they reflect your true personality and personal taste? Interior finishes encompass all the natural and synthetic materials and devices used to cover the interior and exterior of a building’s framing structure to...

Many factors and variables play a role when selecting the right coverings for your windows. The main reasons as to why you should install window coverings are privacy and light control. Factors like durability, life expectancy, ease of cleaning, formality,...

As we mentioned in our Lighting Systems page; light is an absolutely necessary element for human beings. Light does more than just allow us to see, light has the potential to influence the way we feel, think, and act. Light can also affect our mood, our...

Modern technology is amazing and has allowed considerable growing sophistication in terms of home control and automation systems. Gone are the days where home control consisted mainly of light dimmers and switches. Today’s Home Automation Systems can give...