High-Performance Home Technology That Serves Your Lifestyle Without Disrupting Your Aesthetic

The best technology knows when to disappear. Black rectangles mounted above fireplaces, visible speaker grilles interrupting clean walls, control panels cluttering carefully chosen surfaces—these compromises don't need to be in luxury homes. Modern technology can deliver exceptional performance while remaining completely hidden until you need it. At Eyehear Luxury Home Technology, we've spent over two decades perfecting the art of invisible integration throughout the Flathead Valley, working with homeowners and trade partners to ensure technology enhances spaces without disrupting them. Can you have it all – technology and great design in harmony? Absolutely, if you plan for it from the start. 

The Philosophy Behind Invisible Technology

Luxury homeowners invest considerable effort into creating spaces that reflect their personal style. Every furniture piece, every finish, every design element gets carefully considered. Technology shouldn't undo that work. The shift from showcasing tech to concealing it reflects a more sophisticated understanding of home automation—the equipment matters less than what it enables. Architects and interior designers increasingly demand solutions that respect their (and their clients') vision rather than compromise it. In the luxury market, where views and interior aesthetics are highly valued, visible technology can feel particularly intrusive. Hidden integration preserves the connection between indoor spaces and the surrounding landscape, delivering the convenience that modern living requires.

Solutions That Vanish Into Your Design

Hidden Displays – Entertainment Without the Black Rectangle

Motorized artwork systems elegantly solve the television problem—a framed piece hangs on your wall, then descends or slides aside to reveal a display when you're ready to watch. Mirror TVs work beautifully in primary bathrooms and bedrooms, functioning as standard mirrors until activated. For media rooms, projectors and screens that retract completely into the ceiling provide theater-quality viewing without permanent visual impact. Custom cabinetry with motorized lifts can raise displays from consoles or footboards, while ceiling-mounted TVs descend only when needed. Each solution serves different spaces and design approaches, but all share the same principle: technology appears when needed, disappears when not.

Sound You Hear but Don’t See

This Season, We're Reflecting on the People Who Make Our Work So Meaningful

As fall settles into the Flathead Valley and the holidays draw near, we find ourselves reflecting on what we’re most grateful for: the relationships we’ve built, the homes we’ve helped shape, and the clients who trust us to bring their vision of comfort, beauty, and innovation to life. 

At Eyehear, it’s always been about partnership, and we’re incredibly thankful for the people who make our work so rewarding.

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.

It’s A Reliable, Exciting Living Experience Shaped By Intention.

If you’ve been exploring smart home options, you’ve probably noticed a broad spectrum ranging from plug-and-play kits at the local electronics store to full-scale automation systems installed by professionals. While they might all fall under the “smart home” umbrella, their differences become obvious when you walk through the front door.

At Eyehear, we believe a luxury smart home isn’t defined by how much tech is in it. It’s actually determined by how well that technology disappears, responds to your lifestyle, and just… works.

Let’s talk about what that really means below.

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.

ENJOY HIGH-END ENTERTAINMENT WITH THESE MEDIA ROOM SOLUTIONS

There’s nothing like coming home after a long day of work and errands to a room that is designed to deliver premium entertainment. By working with professionals like Eyehear Technology Group, you can create a premium media room filled with the best in AV technology at your home in Kalispell, MT, or across the Flathead Valley! Keep reading to learn more about these AV solutions and see how they can transform your home.