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Maintain Hawaiian Views with Customized Window Treatments

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You Can Reduce Glare, Elevate Your Design, & More by Partnering with Blueprint!

One of the most exciting aspects of living in Hawaii is the scenery. Whether you’re sitting in your living room or enjoying the great outdoors on a hiking excursion, there’s always something beautiful to see. 

When you’re at home, blocking those beautiful scenes with bulky curtains that detract from your interior design motif or block natural sunlight just isn’t an option. Instead, custom window treatments from the installation experts at Blueprint can transform the way your interiors look and feel – while maintaining your picturesque views.

Read on below to learn more about what custom automated shading solutions can do for your Honolulu-area home!

What Can I Do with a Control4 Intercom Anywhere System?

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Communication, Access Control and More with a Control4 System from Blueprint

Protecting your home is a top priority for Hawaiian homeowners. Securing the perimeter of your property, maintaining an eye on entry points, and having a general understanding of the goings-on of your home is essential for every homeowner.

That’s why access control systems are so important for Honolulu-area residents. At Blueprint, many of our clients look for ways to maintain a presence on their property – even when they’re not at home. Keep reading below to learn how Intercom Anywhere from Control4 lets you do just that!

What Can a Lighting Control System Do For My Home?

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Learn How to Manage Your Lights, Shades and More with Intuitive Control Options

Lights go hand-in-hand with other devices and smart solutions inside your Hawaii home, such as security systems and motorized shades. All these devices work in symphony with one another to add to your design aesthetic, help protect your family, and illuminate the activities you complete in your daily life.


Keep scrolling below to learn how lighting control systems can help you manage and operate not only the lights on your Big Island property but other smart technologies as well!

Spending the Holidays in Hawaii? Contact Blueprint First!

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Ensure Your Vacation Home is Ready for Your Arrival with Parasol Service.

If you’ve been away from your Hawaii home for a few months or most of the year, then it’s time to prepare the property for your arrival! Vacant homes frequently experience problems that aren’t discovered until the homeowner returns – and that could include costly water leaks, a disconnected network, audio/video problems and more. 


Keep reading below to learn how the Parasol service from Blueprint can help you prepare for your arrival to the Islands for the upcoming winter months.

Top 3 Ways to Enjoy an Outdoor Speaker System

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The Holidays Are Here – Consider a New or Upgraded Entertainment Area for Yourself!

It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are falling in other parts of the country, but we’re lucky to have beautiful temperate weather practically all year in Hawaii. The season of back-to-back holidays is upon us, too, with lots of fabulous meals and gift-giving opportunities. But what about treating yourself to a gift this year as well? And it’s not only a gift for you – it’s a gift for all of your family and friends!


With a new or upgraded outdoor speaker system, you can enjoy crystal clear audio entertainment from every corner of the yard. Keep reading below to learn three ways you and your loved ones can enjoy your Maui-area backyard more than ever before!

It’s Never Too Soon to Plan for the Holidays

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With the Biggest Gift-Giving Occasion Right Around the Corner, Are You Ready?

We know it may seem a little early to start talking about the holidays, but truly, it’s not! Before we know it, the most exciting gift-giving season will be upon us, and without proper planning, you may be stuck in a bind trying to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. And with longer shipping delays from many manufacturers, especially to Hawaii, it’s best to start planning now.


We have the perfect suggestion for your favorite audiophile – a new HiFi sound system! Whether they’re old-school vinyl fans or love streaming daily mixes from Spotify, music lovers need a high-performance solution to fully immerse themselves in their listening experience. Read below to see a few of our gift suggestions!

Palladium Motorized Shades Change the Way You Experience Your Home

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Experience Whisper-Quiet Roller Shades that Elevate Your Lifestyle with the Tap of a Button

Whether you live in Maui year-round or only visit the island a few months out of the year, your Hawaiian property should showcase your style and provide you comfort at all times. That’s why we love working with the Lutron Palladiom shades line. These sophisticated, elegant window treatments not only look fantastic, but they work effortlessly in your home with the tap of a button!

There’s a New Voice Control Assistant on the Playing Field!

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Learn How Josh.ai Works Beautifully with Lutron Control Systems

Imagine having your Kona-area home respond to your needs and wants. Turning lights on, arming the alarm system, raising motorized shades, and starting a movie marathon can be a simple command away. There’s no need for digging in the couch cushions to find the remote or losing your comfortable spot on the sofa to dim the lights when you incorporate a voice control system

Many homeowners have heard of Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, but there’s another voice assistant on the market that’s making a splash in the Hawaiian waters. It’s Josh. Keep reading below to learn more about the Josh.ai and Lutron partnership and why we’re so excited.

Will Your Resort Benefit From Lighting Control Systems?

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Spoiler: The Answer Is a Resounding YES!

Imagine your hotel or resort responding to your guests’ needs. Each room has intuitive controls, the lobby has the perfect ambiance, and hallways and walkways are safely navigable no matter the time of day. Once a guest steps into their booked room, they can slide their finger on an adjustable dimmer to brighten or dim the room as they need; they can tap a button to lower the shades for privacy or raise them to see gorgeous ocean views.

Bringing luxury and sophistication to your Hawaii resort with lighting control systems is a breeze when working with an expert team like Blueprint. Take a look below to learn what your guests could experience with this innovative smart solution.

Control4 Door Entry Systems Make Life Easier

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Protect Your Hawaiian Home with Innovative Security Solutions

We’ve written before about the incredible versatility smart home automation brings to Hawaiian homeowners. This blog will explain the benefits of incorporating door entry systems into your new or existing Control4 system. 

Have you ever missed a package delivery while away from your Honolulu home? Imagine being able to communicate with the delivery person standing on your front porch while you’re across town at work or across the globe on vacation. You can remotely unlock the front entry to let them drop off the package then lock the door once they’ve left. Packages are safe from porch pirates, plus you’re aware of activity occurring on your property – it’s a win-win!

Keep reading below to learn more about what you can do with a door entry system.

Network Services Keep Your Home Office Connected

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Let Blueprint Take the Guesswork Out of Networking Setups

If you’re like 69% of U.S. employees, you likely worked remotely from home during the peak of the pandemic. Many Hawaiian employees are still working from home, either part-time or full-time, depending on their employer’s requirements, and a hybrid work environment is simply the reality for businesses across the globe. Employers and employees alike have had to adapt to this modern work environment with increased video calls and more flexible work hours.

To ensure you don’t drop out of a video conferencing call during the middle of a big sales presentation and that you can easily download important files when you’re working from home, home network services from Blueprint can keep you connected when it matters most! Take a look below to learn how to revamp your Big Island remote office with technologies that create the ultimate work-from-home experience.