When interior designer Maria Deschamps of Maria Deschamps Design was first engaged on a private home theater project, the space presented immediate challenges. The room was small, a nearly square 20-by-20-foot space, and included a structural column that could not be removed. Every surface condition was different, and each design decision carried acoustical implications.

By Chris Turner, Managing Director, Faradite There are moments in this industry when an award represents far more than a trophy. Moments when recognition feels like a marker of change rather than a single win. For Faradite, receiving a Best New Hardware accolade at the 2025 CEDIA Smart Home Awards was one of those moments.

CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) is where the residential and commercial sides of the integration industry converge, driving better ideas, stronger partnerships, and a clearer understanding of where the market is heading. The same is true for the CEDIA Expo/CIX Smart Stage.

The next edition of Lightapalooza will be co-located with InfoComm 2027 in Orlando, Florida.

Events will include immersive home theater and HiFi system demos, Q&A sessions, and multiple giveaways.

Collaboration will foster the development of fully integrated luxury home cinema ecosystems and multi-room solutions.

Respected sales and industry leader reflects on nearly five decades shaping the evolution of the high-performance audio market.

Coastal Source is expanding its EVO outdoor lighting platform with the introduction of three Press Fit Marker fixtures that provide professionals with new directional lighting options for pathways, steps, walls, and other architectural landscape features.