Did you know that lighting control is the number one smart home feature requested by homeowners when doing any significant remodel or building a new house? It’s very logical – lighting control can save energy, enhance convenience, and even add a layer of security.

You may think of home lighting control for your River Oaks home as a luxury item – and you'd be right, as it's not an absolute necessity. But businesses implement lighting control too because they can take advantage of those same benefits we just described. And those businesses are not doing it as a luxury; they recognize the bottom line benefits of time, money, and improved environmental stewardship.

As a standalone solution, lighting control makes absolute sense on its own. But Refined Systems is a smart home integration company, and we do more than lighting control. We can show you that when you add other smart home features to lighting control, it becomes even more powerful and useful – for convenience, energy savings and security.

Ready to see how? Just keep reading.

One of the most popular categories of smart home technology is lighting control systems. Lighting systems can range from the relatively simple to very sophisticated automated installations. One of the first benefits that springs to mind from lighting control might be the potential energy savings. Using lights only when needed, and turning them off automatically when they’re not can yield substantial savings on energy bills.

Clearly, energy savings can be a big factor, especially when lighting control is combined with other smart home features like intelligent climate and motorized shade control. With our hot and humid Houston climate, smart control can deliver significant savings in electric bills in the warmer months. But there is another considerable reward which comes with lighting control in additional security for your property. In this blog, we'll cover the two most important reasons why you should invest in a Lutron lighting control system for your Houston home.

Perhaps you are thinking of building – or remodeling – a pool and patio in your River Oaks home.  Along with that will come an investment in landscaping, to set off the new additions, and create a beautiful and serene environment for your outdoor relaxation.

With our warm Texas weather, we have a long spring and summer season that’s perfect for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining.  So don’t forget about landscape lighting in your project – it can make the most out of your lawn, garden, and outdoor spaces.

Read on to see how.

If you’ve been following our blog, you know that we love the look and function of Coastal Source landscape lighting fixtures. And if you’re thinking of upgrading your Houston, TX home with these stylish components, you may wonder what kind of products they offer. In this blog, we’ll highlight some of the best looking fixtures available to you right now in the Coastal Source line. Read on to learn more.

It’s officially summer. The weather is warm, the sun stays out late and it’s the perfect time to get the family together for a big cookout. But before you head to the backyard, you want to make sure it looks great and can keep your family safe well into the night. That’s why now is the perfect time to upgrade your Houston, TX property with landscape lighting solutions. In this blog, we’ll explore why outdoor lighting fixtures are the perfect addition to your lighting control system. Read on to learn more.

For many Houston, Texas homeowners, home automation is about saving. Whether it’s saving the environment, saving money on bills or saving time on making their home as beautiful as possible, there are plenty of ways to save when you integrate technology. Among the most effective and efficient is adding Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures to your lighting control system. In this blog, we’ll show you how LED lights provide a customizable and long-lasting alternative to traditional incandescent or fluorescent fixtures, and how integrating them is one of the best investments you can make. Read on to learn more.