LightingAugust 20, 2026
Planning Outdoor Lighting for a Custom Home
Plan outdoor lighting around nighttime views, planting, hardscape, wiring routes, controls, and service access before the yard is finished.
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I Can Open the Shades Myself. Why Would I Pay for Motorized Shades?
Manual shades work in plenty of rooms. Here is when motorized shades earn their place through reach, privacy, glare control, and daily use.
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LightingAugust 13, 2026
Recessed Lighting Planning for a Custom Home
Plan recessed lighting around architecture, ceiling details, finishes, beam spread, dimming, and field conditions before custom-home rough-in.
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Smart Lighting Control Planning for a Custom Home
Plan smart lighting controls room by room by coordinating load schedules, keypad locations, scenes, dimming, finishes, and final programming.
LightingJuly 29, 2026
Motorized Shade Wiring Checklist for a Custom Home
Plan motorized shade wiring before drywall by coordinating power, motor side, pockets, trim, controls, access, and final field measurements.
LightingUpdated March 17, 2026
Smart Lighting in 2026: What Is Actually Worth Doing
A practical look at layered lighting, dependable dimming, scene control, and the smart-lighting features worth considering in 2026.
LightingJune 4, 2025
Outdoor Lighting for Luxury Homes: Transform Your Space with ETG Houston
How custom outdoor lighting extends living space, highlights architecture, and blends security with ambiance in luxury homes.
LightingMarch 31, 2025
The Secret Hack to Makeup
Why the wrong home lighting can distort color and affect daily routines like grooming, makeup, and how you experience your own space.