Lutron's Most Refined Collection. Designed to Be Celebrated.
Palladiom is Lutron's most refined collection. Motorized shades, architectural keypads, thermostats, and accessories engineered from the ground up as architectural statements rather than utilitarian hardware. Every shade bracket and hembar is milled from solid aluminum or brass and hand finished. Every keypad is stamped from stainless steel or glass with laser etched buttons that lie perfectly flush with the faceplate in a single uniplanar surface. Nothing is hidden because nothing needs to be.
VIP Smart Homes is an authorized Lutron Palladiom dealer serving luxury residences throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Medina, Clyde Hill, Sammamish, and the broader Eastside. We specify, install, and program Palladiom systems as part of complete lighting and shading projects, integrated natively with HomeWorks QSX, with Palladiom shades also compatible with RadioRA 3 for retrofit projects.
Lutron does not mass produce Palladiom. Every shade, hembar, bracket, and hand finished control surface is built to the precise specifications of the project for which it is intended, and end of line tested by Lutron before it leaves the facility. The system you receive on day one is the system you live with on year ten.
Three Numbers That Set Palladiom Apart From Every Other Shade
Most motorized shades make sound. They take up space. They drift out of alignment over time. Palladiom was engineered to fix all three at once.
Quieter Than a Whisper
Palladiom shade motors operate below 35 decibels, well under the threshold of a typical whisper. Whether it is a primary bedroom at dawn or a media room mid movie, the motor does its work without announcing itself. Most motorized shades operate between 40 and 50 dBA.
Minimal Visual Presence
The entire Palladiom shading assembly occupies no more than 3.25 inches of vertical space at the top of your window. The wired system covers single windows up to 12 feet by 14 feet, and the wire free system up to 12 feet by 12 feet. When raised, the curved hembar disappears behind the roll for a clean, intentional look.
Perfectly Aligned, Always
Banks of windows demand perfect alignment. Lutron's patented Intelligent Hembar Alignment monitors shade speed hundreds of times per second to keep every shade synchronized within one eighth of an inch across the run, even on first generation install and ten years later.
Architectural Control Surfaces. Stamped, Etched, Backlit.
Palladiom keypads reduce the wall control experience to its most necessary elements. Buttons and faceplate sit flush in a single uniplanar surface, both crafted from matching materials and finishes for complete aesthetic unity. The keypad's refined and deliberate projection from the wall enables Dynamic Backlight Management to continuously monitor ambient light and adjust the brightness of backlit engravings for optimal readability throughout the day.
Available in 2 button, 3 button, 3 button with raise/lower, or 4 button layouts. U.S. Style and Square Style options. 1, 2, 3, or 4 column gang configurations. Custom laser etched engraving lets each button announce exactly what it does (Entertain, Relax, Dine, Goodnight) so guests use the home as intuitively as you do.
Wired Palladiom keypads connect to the Lutron QS link and work natively with HomeWorks QSX, Quantum, myRoom Plus, and myRoom Prime systems.
Designed to Be Celebrated, Not Hidden.
Most motorized shades are built to disappear behind fascia boards and ceiling pockets. Palladiom takes the opposite approach. Its exposed brackets, milled from solid aluminum or brass and finished by hand, are meant to be seen. Architectural details in their own right.
The curved hembar is sculpted to mirror the bracket geometry, creating a visual continuity from one end of the run to the other. When raised, the hembar disappears behind the roll for a clean line. When lowered, it reads as a deliberate architectural element rather than hardware tolerated for function.
The result is a shading system that does not compete with your interior design. It completes it.
The Details That Set Palladiom Apart
Beyond the headline numbers, Palladiom is built with a level of consideration and craft that separates it from every other motorized shading and keypad system on the market.
Hand Finished Hardware
Shade brackets and hembars are milled from solid aluminum or brass and hand finished. Keypads are stamped and cut from stainless steel or glass. Buttons are laser etched. None of it is mass produced. Every component is built to project specifications and end of line tested by Lutron before shipment.
Voice Integrated Keypad
Palladiom offers a first of its kind voice integrated keypad, allowing anyone in the room to control lights, shades, and climate by voice without reaching for a phone. The voice solution is built into the keypad rather than relying on a separate smart speaker, so the room stays clean.
Dynamic Backlight Management
Backlit button engravings adjust automatically to the ambient light in the room. Bright during the day, soft at night, never glaring. Backlight intensity can also be programmed to shift by time of day or by button press through Lutron Designer software.
Custom Laser Etched Engraving
Every Palladiom button can be custom engraved with text or icons specific to your home. "Entertain," "Goodnight," "Movie," "Dinner," or any phrase you choose. Engraving makes the keypad self explanatory, so guests use it correctly the first time and the home stays effortless.
Natural Light Optimization
When paired with HomeWorks QSX or RadioRA 3, Palladiom shades use Lutron's Natural Light Optimization to track the sun's position throughout the day, automatically adjusting shade height to mitigate glare, reduce thermal heat gain, and preserve your views and natural light.
Wired or Wire Free Flexibility
New construction? The wired Palladiom system runs on Lutron's QS link (24 to 36V, NEC Class 2) for zero battery maintenance, with single shades up to 12 feet by 14 feet. Retrofit project? The wire free system runs on alkaline D cell batteries with an industry leading 3 to 5 year battery life and covers single windows up to 12 feet by 12 feet. Same hardware, same finishes, same precision.
A Unified Design Language. From Shades to Thermostats.
Palladiom is not just shades. It is an entire family of controls. Keypads, thermostats, dimmers, receptacles, screwless faceplates, USB and duplex receptacles, and shade hardware all sharing the same flush, uniplanar design where every button and every faceplate edge sits in the same plane.
The Palladiom thermostat carries the same architectural restraint as the keypad. Capacitive touch interface, dynamic backlit display, and finishes that match the rest of the family. One look across every wall in the home.
When you specify Palladiom, you are specifying a complete control language for the home, not a collection of unrelated devices that happen to share a brand.
A Curated Palette of Architectural Finishes
Every Palladiom keypad, faceplate, and thermostat is available across three finish families plus the Lutron Signature Metals collection. Brackets and hembars are milled from solid aluminum or brass and hand finished in a coordinated palette designed to harmonize with the keypad finish you select.
Matte Polymer (9 Finishes)
BlackBL
BrownBR
GrayGR
TaupeTP
BeigeBE
AlmondAL
Light AlmondLA
IvoryIV
WhiteWHArchitectural Metal (8 Finishes)
Polished GraphitePG
Antique BrassQB
Satin BrassSB
Bright BrassBB
Satin ChromeSC
Bright ChromeBC
Satin NickelSN
Bright NickelBNAntique Brass (QB) is a handcrafted finish created using a manual relief process, which results in natural variation in luster, hue, and appearance. No two pieces are identical, by design.
Architectural Glass (2 Finishes)
Clear Black GlassCBL
Clear White GlassCWHLutron Signature Metals (2 Finishes)
Lutron's Signature Metals collection brings two additional handcrafted finishes to the Palladiom family, harmonizing with Alisse keypads and other Signature Metal accessories across the home.
Matte Graphite
A deep, low-sheen graphite finish with a refined hand. Reads dark and intentional against light walls and complements modern interiors with stone, blackened steel, or matte black architectural details.
MG · Signature MetalsChampagne
A warm, brushed champagne tone that bridges traditional brass and modern neutral palettes. Elevated and quiet against both warm wood and cool marble, with the subtle luster of refined metal.
CP · Signature MetalsPhysical Signature Metals samples are presented during your in home consultation alongside the rest of the Palladiom palette.
Built for the Rooms Where Architecture Matters
Palladiom is built for projects where the hardware is part of the architecture, not separate from it. Here is how we typically deploy it across luxury homes throughout Seattle, Bellevue, and the Eastside.
Lake View Living Rooms
Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish view homes are defined by their glass. Palladiom's 3.25 inch low profile assembly tucks into the head of even the largest window without intruding on sight lines. Single wired shades up to 12 ft x 14 ft handle the dramatic spans common in Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Medina lakefronts.
Primary Suites & Bedrooms
The motors operate below 35 dBA, quieter than a whisper. Wake scene raises the shades over fifteen minutes as the lights fade up. Goodnight scene closes everything silently while a partner is already asleep. The hardware does its work without making itself heard.
Media Rooms & Theaters
Blackout shades in Palladiom hardware drop into position before the opening credits. The whisper quiet motors mean the room stays in the moment. Pause scene raises the shades a few inches for ambient light during a break, then drops them back when the movie resumes.
Modern Architectural Walls
In minimalist interiors with stone, blackened steel, or floor to ceiling glass, the keypad is the design statement. Palladiom's flush uniplanar profile, custom engraved buttons, and Signature Metals finishes turn what would be a switch into an architectural detail worth featuring.
Outdoor Living & Covered Patios
One Palladiom keypad on the patio wall controls outdoor lighting, exterior shades, fire features, and sound. The handcrafted metal finishes hold up to coastal Pacific Northwest weather, and the engraved button labels make the system effortless for guests.
Whole Home Goodnight
One Palladiom press at the bedroom door closes every shade, dims every light, locks integrated smart locks, and adjusts the climate for sleep. The single most life changing scene we program in any Palladiom home, and the reason most clients add a second Palladiom keypad on the kitchen wall a year later.
Native to HomeWorks QSX
The full Palladiom family (keypads, thermostats, faceplates, receptacles, and shades) is engineered to work natively with HomeWorks QSX, delivering coordinated control of lights, shades, climate, and ambiance through a single keypad press, a schedule, a voice command, or the Lutron App. Palladiom shades are also compatible with RadioRA 3 for retrofit projects in existing homes, paired with Sunnata or seeTouch keypads for control.
HomeWorks QSX
HomeWorks QSX is the foundation for any complete Palladiom installation. It is the only residential control system that supports Palladiom keypads, thermostats, and accessories alongside Palladiom shades. Centralized wired dimming, full Natural Light Optimization, the deepest integration with lighting, shading, and HVAC, and unlimited scale across any size estate.
RadioRA 3 (Shades Only)
RadioRA 3 is Lutron's flagship wireless platform and the right choice for retrofit Palladiom shade projects in existing homes. Up to 400 devices with paired processors, full Natural Light Optimization with Palladiom shades, and no construction required. Note: Palladiom keypads, thermostats, and accessories require HomeWorks QSX. On RadioRA 3, Palladiom shades pair with Sunnata or seeTouch keypads for control.
Lutron Palladiom Installed by VIP Smart Homes
VIP Smart Homes is an authorized Lutron dealer serving luxury residences throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Medina, Clyde Hill, Sammamish, and the broader Eastside. Palladiom requires certified dealer specification and installation, and our founder Mike Hayertz brings over twenty years of luxury smart home experience to every Palladiom project across the region.
We measure every window, specify the right fabric, mounting style, and finish for each application, and design the keypad layout with your interior designer or architect. Custom engraving labels are reviewed and approved before fabrication.
We program scenes, schedules, sun tracking, and integration with your broader smart home. Wake sequences, evening winddowns, entertaining scenes, and goodnight routines all calibrated to your home's GPS coordinates and refined during commissioning.
We work directly with your architect, builder, electrician, and interior designer to coordinate Palladiom rough in, low voltage runs, mounting conditions, and finish review. Hardware decisions are set well before drywall.
Through Lutron Connect we push programming changes from our office without home visits. New scenes, button reassignments, and schedule edits happen remotely. Most service never requires us to step on site.
Common Questions About Lutron Palladiom
What is Lutron Palladiom?
Palladiom is Lutron's most refined collection. A complete family of motorized shades, architectural keypads, thermostats, dimmers, and faceplates engineered as architectural statements rather than concealed hardware. Shade brackets and hembars are milled from solid aluminum or brass and hand finished. Keypads are stamped from stainless steel or glass with laser etched buttons in a flush uniplanar surface.
Is Palladiom available for existing homes, or only new construction?
Both. The wired Palladiom system is ideal for new construction and uses Lutron's QS link (24 to 36V, NEC Class 2). The wire free system is designed specifically for existing homes with no new wiring required, running on alkaline D cell batteries with an industry leading 3 to 5 year battery life. Same hardware, same finishes, same precision.
Which Lutron control systems work with Palladiom keypads vs Palladiom shades?
Palladiom keypads, thermostats, faceplates, and receptacles are exclusive to HomeWorks QSX (and Lutron's commercial systems myRoom XC and Athena). They do not work with RadioRA 3 or Caséta. Palladiom shades, however, work with most Lutron systems including HomeWorks QSX, RadioRA 3, RA2 Select, and HomeWorks QS. So if you want the complete Palladiom family (keypads, thermostats, and shades together), HomeWorks QSX is the foundation. If you have RadioRA 3 in an existing home and want Palladiom shades, you can pair them with Sunnata or seeTouch keypads for control.
How quiet are Palladiom shades?
Palladiom shade motors operate below 35 dBA, well under the threshold of a typical whisper. They are among the quietest motorized shades available and run silently enough to operate during a movie or while a partner is sleeping without disturbing the room.
Can I control Palladiom shades from my phone?
Yes. When connected to a Lutron HomeWorks QSX or RadioRA 3 system, Palladiom shades can be controlled from the Lutron App on iOS or Android from anywhere. They also respond to Palladiom keypads (HomeWorks QSX only) or Sunnata and seeTouch keypads (HomeWorks QSX or RadioRA 3), voice commands through Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri via HomeKit, and Josh.AI, automated schedules, and integrated scenes across the rest of your smart home.
What size windows can a single Palladiom shade cover?
A single wired Palladiom shade can cover windows up to 12 feet wide and 14 feet tall. The wire free version covers single windows up to 12 feet by 12 feet. Both depend on fabric choice and mounting configuration. Larger window walls are typically covered with multiple synchronized shades, kept aligned within one eighth of an inch by Lutron's patented Intelligent Hembar Alignment.
What finishes does Palladiom come in?
Palladiom keypads and accessories are available in nine matte polymer finishes (Black, Brown, Gray, Taupe, Beige, Almond, Light Almond, Ivory, and White), eight architectural metal finishes (Polished Graphite, Antique Brass, Satin Brass, Bright Brass, Satin Chrome, Bright Chrome, Satin Nickel, and Bright Nickel), and two architectural glass finishes (Clear Black Glass and Clear White Glass). Lutron's Signature Metals collection adds Matte Graphite and Champagne for the full Palladiom family. Shade brackets and hembars are milled from solid aluminum or brass and hand finished in a coordinated palette.
What button configurations are available?
Palladiom keypads are available in 2 button, 3 button, 3 button with raise/lower, and 4 button layouts, in U.S. Style or Square Style, and in 1, 2, 3, or 4 column gang configurations. Custom laser etched engraving lets each button announce exactly what it controls (Entertain, Goodnight, Movie, Dinner, or any phrase you choose).
Can Palladiom shades adjust automatically based on sunlight?
Yes. When paired with HomeWorks QSX or RadioRA 3, Palladiom shades use Lutron's Natural Light Optimization to track the sun's position throughout the day and adjust automatically to mitigate glare, reduce thermal heat gain, and preserve your views and natural light. Schedules calibrate to your home's GPS coordinates so the system follows the actual sun, not a generic clock.
How long does the wire free Palladiom battery last?
Wire free Palladiom shades run on alkaline D cell batteries with an industry leading 3 to 5 year battery life depending on usage frequency, shade size, and fabric weight. The system reports battery status to your Lutron App, and we replace batteries as part of ongoing service.
What warranty comes with Palladiom?
Palladiom wired motorized roller shades are backed by an 8 year limited warranty from Lutron. Keypads, thermostats, and accessories carry their respective Lutron warranties. We also stand behind every system we install with our own service guarantee.
How does Palladiom compare to Sivoia QS Triathlon and Triathlon Select?
Sivoia QS Triathlon is Lutron's wire free retrofit roller shade for projects where Palladiom would be overkill. Triathlon Select offers an exposed roller styling at a more accessible price point. Palladiom is the flagship: every bracket and hembar milled from solid aluminum or brass, hand finished, and designed as architectural detail rather than concealed hardware. Many of our larger Eastside homes use Palladiom in primary spaces and Triathlon or Triathlon Select in secondary rooms.
What does a Palladiom installation cost?
Pricing depends on the number of shades, fabric choice, mounting style, finish family, the keypad count, and whether the project is wired or wire free. A modest single room Palladiom installation might start in the mid five figures. A whole home Palladiom installation across thirty or forty windows is a meaningfully larger investment. Schedule a consultation and we will walk the home, design the system, and provide a clear itemized quote.
Where can I buy Lutron Palladiom in Seattle?
Palladiom is a professional grade product available only through certified Lutron dealers. VIP Smart Homes is an authorized Lutron Palladiom dealer serving Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Medina, Clyde Hill, Sammamish, and the broader Eastside. We specify, supply, install, and program Palladiom as part of complete lighting and shading projects. Schedule a consultation to see the keypad palette and fabric library in person.
Experience Palladiom Firsthand
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