Our Living Room Smart Shades
When we started planning our window treatments, I knew I wanted something that wasn’t just pretty but also smart, practical, and easy to live with every day. Enter: Serena Smart Shades from Lutron.
We installed these shades ourselves (yes, even 18 feet in the air!) and honestly, they’re DIY-friendly. Would I recommend using scaffolding for fun? Definitely not. They’re much easier to install when you’re safe on the ground, but the point is, it can be done without hiring out if you’re comfortable with a drill.
Custom Look That Blends Right In
For the design, I went with two different fascia styles to blend seamlessly into the windows
White fabric-wrapped inside mount fascia for the windows.
Black architectural outside mount fascia for the doors.
Both styles house shades in the Vista < 3% Crystal fabric, which looks gorgeous while filtering light and maintaining privacy.
If you are unsure about measuring and ordering or have any questions at all about the options, I can confidently say that Lutron has some of, if not the best, customer service I have ever experienced. I called them a few times because I was nervous about making such a large purchase, and they helped me so much. They were kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient, which made the whole process feel stress-free.
Whisper-Quiet Operation
One of the things I love most is how quiet they are. You can barely hear them opening and closing, and it feels so luxe compared to clunky blinds.
Battery Power That Lasts
You can buy these shades hardwired, but our windows sit behind massive beams, so that was not an option. We chose the battery-powered version, and it has been great. They run on D batteries that last up to five years, and swapping them out takes less than a minute.
Why We Chose Lutron
We have been slowly building our smart home with Lutron products because they are reliable and high quality. The shades integrate perfectly into their ecosystem. Here is how we control them:
With the Lutron app on our phones
Using Google Home voice commands
With a remote
Or by setting schedules so they open and close automatically at certain times of day
This upgrade has made everyday life smoother. Mornings feel brighter, nights feel cozier, and everything in between feels a little more effortless.
