04 / Palladiom · Window treatments
Automated shades are a regular part of our work at Malibu Wired. We install Lutron systems frequently, and window treatments are a substantial part of our conversations about how a home should feel throughout the day.
When we review a new window-treatment option, we think about its place in the room: the window, the fabric, the surrounding details, and how the homeowner will use it.
Palladiom Drapery gives us another design direction to explore. Its exposed motorized track is intended to remain visible, making the hardware part of the interior. Lutron Palladiom Drapery.
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Make the Hardware Part of the Decision
Some rooms call for a concealed track. Others benefit from a visible element that works with the architecture and finishes.
Our recommendation is to decide that direction early with the interior designer. The proportions of the opening, the position of the track, and the way fabric gathers at the sides all deserve space in the design discussion.
Palladiom’s exposed approach is particularly interesting when the hardware is something the designer wants to express. The right choice still depends on the room and the selected configuration.
A closer look at Palladiom’s exposed drapery hardware. Image courtesy of Lutron.
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Coordinate the Details Before Finishes
From the perspective of a team that regularly installs Lutron shades, we recommend resolving power, mounting, access, and fabric coordination before the surrounding finishes are complete.
The Palladiom D105 configuration published by Lutron uses low-voltage power and supports wired and wireless QS communication. Those are useful planning details for that configuration; the complete specification still needs to follow the selected track and drive. Palladiom product information.
We would want the project team to agree on where the fabric should sit, how much space it needs, and what the room should look like with the drapery open as well as closed.
Those questions belong alongside aesthetic choices. A finish sample alone cannot answer them.
The Malibu Wired perspective
Resolve power, mounting, access, and fabric coordination before the surrounding finishes are complete.
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Keep Fabric and Function Connected
Lutron’s CEDIA announcements also include Ethos, a PVC-free polyester screen-fabric collection with multiple openness choices and a blackout option. It is a separate fabric discussion from the decorative drapery itself. Lutron’s CEDIA overview.
For a client, we recommend starting with the priorities for each window: the view, direct sun, privacy, and the atmosphere of the room. Those priorities help guide which fabric and treatment options are worth reviewing.
We also recommend looking at real samples. Color, texture, and the relationship to nearby materials are easier to discuss when they are in front of you.
Ethos screen-fabric collection. A separate material choice from decorative drapery. Image courtesy of Lutron.
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Bring Daylight Into the Lighting Plan
Because we work with both Lutron shades and lighting, we encourage clients to consider them together. The daylight entering a room and the electric light within it contribute to the same experience.
Think about a living room used in the afternoon, for entertaining, and for a quiet evening. The window treatments and lighting can be planned around those different moments, with controls chosen to suit the household.
If you are exploring new window treatments, bring us a window schedule, photographs, or simply the questions you have about the space. We can arrange a conversation and confirm which samples or demonstrations are available for your visit.
Call or text (323) 656-3474, or explore our broader approach to intelligent lighting.
Product information checked September 15, 2026. Fabric, track, drive, and mounting selections require project-specific confirmation.
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