Master the Art of Layered Lighting to Transform Your Living Spaces

It might seem surprising, but so many homes get by with basic overhead fixtures and a few table lamps. But luxury living demands more than basic lighting. Great lighting design works like a symphony—each type plays its part to create something remarkable. The difference between a house and a home often comes down to how thoughtfully the lighting has been planned. At Eyehear Luxury Home Technology, we design lighting systems that go far beyond simple illumination. We use Lutron's advanced control technology to orchestrate five distinct types of lighting that work together as a cohesive whole.

Eyehear Joins SAV Digital Environments, Expanding World-Class Residential Technology Across the Mountain West

Whitefish, MT: Eyehear, a leading residential technology integration company serving the Flathead Valley for more than 25 years, is proud to announce it has been acquired by SAV Digital Environments, headquartered in Bozeman and Big Sky. This exciting partnership helps strengthen Eyehear’s position as the premier smart home and AV integration technology provider in Whitefish, Kalispell, Lakeside, and Bigfork.

Founded in 2000, Eyehear has grown to a team of nearly 30 dedicated professionals and has become the locally trusted choice for custom audio, video, lighting control, shading, and smart home technology integration in Northwest Montana.

Sonance Invisible Series Delivers Exceptional Sound With Uncompromised Aesthetics

You've spent months perfecting your home's design. Every piece of furniture, light fixture, and color choice reflects your vision. Then comes the audio system, and suddenly, you're faced with a choice: great sound or beautiful spaces. What if that choice didn't exist? The latest invisible speaker technology from Sonance eliminates this compromise entirely, delivering high-performance audio that literally disappears into your walls and ceilings.

Transform Your iPad From A Mobile Device Into A Permanent Part of Your Luxury Living Experience

Your iPad shouldn't just sit on a counter collecting dust between uses. In Montana's most sophisticated homes, we're seeing iPads evolve into elegant command centers. They can now be seamlessly integrated into walls, countertops, and nightstands as semi-permanent fixtures that control everything from lighting and shades to entertainment systems.

The question isn't whether your iPad can handle your connected home. Instead, Eyehear Luxury Home Technology asks, “How can we make it feel like it belongs there?”

We’re Basalte dealers and for good reason: Basalte’s iPad mounting options add luxury to tech-rich homes. Learn more below.

A Practical Guide to Retrofitting Fixtures with Eyehear and DMF Lighting

Lighting plays a pivotal role in shaping a home's ambiance and functionality. Yet many Montana residences still rely on outdated fixtures that don't offer the warmth, efficiency, or control desired in today's living spaces. Fortunately, upgrading your lighting doesn't necessitate a complete renovation. 

With Eyehear Technology Group's expertise and DMF Lighting's innovative solutions, you can seamlessly retrofit your existing fixtures to achieve modern lighting standards. Keep reading to learn more.

Protecting Your Investment: Why Power Quality Is Just as Important as the Devices You Choose

When building or living in a luxury home, you likely give thoughtful consideration to every product you bring in—top-tier appliances, designer lighting, state-of-the-art AV, and control systems that elevate comfort and convenience. 

But many homeowners and even builders overlook this detail: the quality of the power running through those premium devices.

We often remind clients that automation and audio/video systems are only part of the technology story. Modern homes rely on consistent, clean power to safeguard everything from built-in espresso machines and Sub-Zero refrigerators to smart thermostats and medical-grade equipment. Unfortunately, the traditional power grid in Montana—and across the country—isn’t always up to the task.

That’s where Savant Power comes in. Keep reading to learn more.

Add the Timeless Beauty of Drapery with the Convenience of Automation

Draperies add a touch of traditional luxury to any home, bringing warmth, texture, and sophistication to interiors. The gentle folds create visual interest, absorb sound, and frame views with an elegance that hard window treatments often do not match. In bedrooms, they create a sanctuary-like atmosphere for restful sleep, while in living rooms and dining spaces, they set a refined backdrop for daily life and entertaining.

Lutron's Sivoia QS Motorized Drapery Track system transforms these classic elements with modern automation technology, offering homeowners the perfect blend of timeless style and convenience without compromising on aesthetics.

How Eyehear Technology Group Helped Bring this Stunning Space to Life

Set against the stunning backdrop of Whitefish, Montana, this ski-in/ski-out luxury home exemplifies sophisticated mountain living. Towering 28-foot ceilings and expansive panoramic views highlight its exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design.

As a collaboration between Malmquist Construction and our team at Eyehear Luxury Home Technology, this residence seamlessly integrates architectural elegance with cutting-edge automation, offering an unmatched blend of comfort, convenience, and style.

Take a closer look at this luxurious home in our latest project spotlight! Keep reading below for more.

When building or remodeling a luxury home, the details matter. Home technology audio, video, lighting, Wi-Fi, and automation play a significant role in enhancing your lifestyle. Nearly every appliance or electronic device in your home relies on Wi-Fi, including your phone, which often uses the house Wi-Fi for voice and video calls. Technology is critical to daily communication and how we enjoy our homes.

In traditional home construction, it’s common for the electrician to handle low-voltage wiring, basic audio-video setups, and limited lighting controls. However, in luxury home builds where projects scale in size and sophistication, this approach often falls short. 

A technology integrator is essential to ensure that your systems are not only functional but also seamlessly integrated into your home’s design, delivering the elegance and simplicity that luxury demands. A technology integrator like Eyehear is an essential part of any luxury home project. Let’s break down some of the key elements.

How to Balance Ambiance and Function for the Perfect Home Lighting Design

When it’s time to give your home a new look, a fresh lighting design can help you transform a room’s ambiance, functionality, and style. In this Lighting 101 guide, we’ll show you that whether you're designing from scratch or refreshing the look of your home, there are key do's and don'ts to help you make the most of your lighting choices. Let’s start exploring!

SEE ALSO: Let Ketra Natural Lighting Illuminate Your Home

Front Entryway

The outdoor entrance of your home should be welcoming to visitors and passersby. While that may be a high priority, you also want a safe front entryway that is easy to navigate. Here are some lighting design tips to give your home an elegant, warm, and inviting look.

Do: Choose warm, inviting light tones for a welcoming first impression. Install sconces or pendant fixtures with warm lighting. Ensure the walkway and stairs are evenly lit by shielded or concealed lights that don’t interfere with passage. Add a pop of interest to architectural features using spotlights.

Don’t: Use overly bright, cold light that can feel harsh and uninviting. Avoid leaving large shaded areas that can make the space feel unsafe. 

Apple’s Ease of Use Meets Sophisticated Home Automation

For Apple users, the elegance of controlling multiple devices through a unified ecosystem is practically second nature. Savant's new OS 11 brings that same intuitive experience to luxury home automation, deeply integrating with the Apple devices and services you use daily. From Siri voice commands through your HomePod to Apple Watch complications for instant control to CarPlay integration during your commute, OS 11 transforms your home into a natural extension of your Apple world.

While Savant has always provided superb support for Apple users, this latest release represents Savant's most comprehensive integration with Apple technologies yet. It allows homeowners to manage lighting, climate, entertainment, security, and more through familiar interfaces. Whether using your iPhone, iPad, or even Siri to set the perfect scene for dinner, OS 11 responds with the same seamless reliability you expect from your Apple devices.

Lutron’s Natural Light Optimization is the Most Intelligent Automated Shading Yet

Perhaps you’ve experienced this scenario: It's a beautiful sunny summer afternoon, and you realize your favorite seat on the sofa is in direct sunlight again. You've already noticed some fading on the fabric, but by the time you remember to lower the shades, the damage is done. 

Meanwhile, your air conditioning is working overtime to combat the heat pouring through those sun-drenched windows overlooking your mountain views. While natural light is one of your home's most-loved features, managing it effectively can be a challenge. 

Of course, automated motorized shades can help—but how do you optimize them for natural light without the pitfalls? Lutron's Natural Light Optimization (NLO) feature aims to fix that, creating a new tier of automated shading that intelligently tracks the sun. 

Solar Management in the Modern Home

The sun's journey across the sky has an ever-changing impact on your home throughout the day. As it moves, different rooms receive varying levels of sunlight, affecting everything from room temperature to the longevity of your interior furnishings. 

What starts as pleasant morning light can transform into harsh afternoon glare, and those beautiful rays that make a space feel bright and welcoming can also silently damage valuable furniture and artwork.

Here’s How Eyehear’s Designers Elevate Luxury Montana Residences

In Whitefish and the Flathead Valley, luxury homes dot the majestic landscape, and many homeowners desire the seamless integration of sophisticated lighting design, even though they’re not quite sure that’s the blend of form and function they want to experience. Lighting is more than a feature—it is a fundamental aspect of creating a sublime lifestyle.

Lighting designers are the experts who can transform any room of your home with a strategic eye for design and cutting-edge lighting solutions. By blending scientific precision with artistic flair, a home transcends to new levels of sophistication and beauty. 

If you’re a residential home builder or homeowner looking for a way to transform your living spaces, keep reading to learn more about the possibilities of a home designed to be seen in its best light!

Understanding Immersive Sound for Home Cinema

In movies, the visuals may be the heart of the story, but the sound is the soul. Sound brings out all the subtlety, power, and emotion in cinema. For modern home theaters, immersive multichannel surround sound is de rigeur to make the most of today’s film soundtracks. The current standard for this is Dolby Atmos, and there are some other similar formats as well. What makes it immersive, and what can it do for home cinemas in Kalispell, MT? Let’s explore Dolby Atmos in more detail below. 

Discover the Excitement of Premium Audio, Smart Home Control & More in Whitefish

At Eyehear Technology Group, located in the heart of Whitefish and serving the entire Flathead Valley, we are dedicated to creating an unmatched experience for luxury homeowners and new home builders looking for superior AV and home automation solutions that elevate everyday living.

One of the most exciting things we can offer our clients is an extraordinary showroom experience. As a hi-fi audio store and showroom (located at 22 Lupfer Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937) that does so much more beyond audio, we’re able to deliver premium demonstrations so you can experience high-performance components in a luxury setting for yourself. 

Listening to, seeing, and touching these high-caliber solutions in a perfectly calibrated space is a transformative experience that empowers you to imagine yourself in your own home doing the same! 

Below, we share how we meet and exceed the sophisticated demands of our discerning clientele, and it all begins with our showroom. Keep reading!

See How Smart Home Automation Enhances Daily Life

Home automation has revolutionized how we interact with our living spaces, transforming everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. For builders and discerning homeowners in Bigfork, integrating smart technology into high-end properties isn't just about convenience—it's about enhancing lifestyles. Whether you're nestled in your Montana retreat or managing your property from afar, home automation offers effortless control at your fingertips. Let's walk through a day in a home enhanced by automation, exploring how this technology sets a new standard in luxury real estate and elevates every aspect of daily living.

Creating a Backyard Retreat with the Latest Technology

In Kalispell, MT, the beauty of the surrounding landscape beckons homeowners to venture outdoors. However, one doesn’t always have to head to Flathead Lake or Glacier National Park to see the wonders surrounding us. Sometimes, it’s the beauty in our own backyard and the friends and family that gather there that leave us spellbound.

Today, more families than ever are kicking this experience up a notch with outdoor entertainment. Gone are the one-directional under-eave speakers and the projectors and screens that create grainy images even after dark. In their place are high-performance outdoor 4K UHD TVs and immersive audio revealed by landscape speakers.

Let’s explore the possibilities and how the latest outdoor AV is transforming homes in Flathead Valley. 

Bring High-Fidelity Music and Surround Sound to Every Room

Listening to music has been shown to have a powerful effect on humans. It triggers the release of hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin, promoting feelings of pleasure, happiness, and well-being. It’s been shown to reduce anxiety and stress and even improve memories. 

When you’re pushing to complete that last mile or make it through a challenging time, music is often the medium that pulls you through. 

The question then becomes, how do you celebrate this incredible gift? Do you have a dedicated listening room in your home or a Bluetooth speaker that follows you from room to room and out into the yard? Do you listen to your favorite movies from the dedicated TV speakers or enjoy the surround sound that takes you to the image unfolding on the screen? 

What if you could experience high-fidelity audio throughout your home with one tap on a touchscreen? What if the crystal-clear, lifelike sound effects provided by surround sound were available throughout your house in Whitefish, MT? What if?

At Eyehear Technology Group, we’re always excited to share information about one of our clients’ favorite entertainment systems. It’s called a whole-house music system, and it’s transforming the listening experience in homes throughout Flathead Valley.

Discover the Difference Between Palladiom and Sivoia QS Triathlon Shades

Today’s motorized shades provide extreme convenience, comfort, and beauty. It’s no wonder they’re one of the top home automation systems, transforming homes across Kalispell, MT. Managing daylight and privacy becomes as easy as taping an icon on a touchscreen or pressing a remote to adjust one or every shade in your home.

But, with all the styles and fabrics, where do you begin? Do you want the elegance of drapery tracks or the sophistication of Venetian blinds? Here, we’ll explore two of our favorite motorized shades from Lutron, a look that goes with practically any home’s aesthetics.

Let’s discover which automated shades may be suitable for your Flathead Valley home.

Bring the Beauty of the Outdoor World Inside with Natural Lighting Solutions

Well-designed lighting in a home can make a significant difference in the overall aesthetics and mood. From open and expansive to intimate and warm, it sets the tone and defines the feeling. With the advent of Lutron Ketra’s natural lighting solutions, it also affects your health and well-being.

Ketra’s Natural Show technology brings natural light indoors, creating a space of beauty that also realigns the body’s internal time clock. This time clock is predominantly affected by light, having been set to the rise and fall of the sun for eons. Let’s explore what this technology offers homes in Whitefish, MT, and all of Flathead Valley.