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Palladiom for Big Windows: Motorized Drapery for New Construction and Great Rooms

Published September 2, 2026

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Walk into almost any new luxury home on the Gulf Coast and you will find the same defining feature: expansive walls of glass built to capture water views and Florida light. Those windows are stunning — and they are also the hardest to dress. They are tall, wide, and often out of easy reach, which is exactly where the Lutron Palladiom drapery track is designed to perform.

Built to Span Wide Openings

A single Palladiom track runs up to 12 feet wide without any splices, and up to 30 feet using up to two splices. That reach lets a continuous run of drapery sweep across a great-room window wall or a bank of sliding doors as one clean, coordinated movement — no awkward breaks, no mismatched panels. For the scale of glass we see in Lakewood Ranch and waterfront Sarasota builds, that matters.

Safe, Cord-Free, and Reachable

When windows rise well above head height, manual cords and wands are impractical and, in homes with children or pets, a safety concern. Motorized drapery removes them entirely. With the Palladiom track connected to Lutron’s Sivoia QS platforms, panels open and close from a keypad, app, or voice — and can move on a schedule or with the sun — so even the highest glass is effortless and safe to operate.

Plan It Into the Build

  • Coordinate track placement and power during construction for the cleanest ceiling detail.
  • Span wide window walls and slider banks with a single continuous run of drapery.
  • Integrate with shades, lighting, and climate on one Lutron system from day one.
  • Choose a rod finish that complements the home’s architecture and metals.

Partner With Us Early

The best results come from planning window treatments alongside the build rather than after. We partner directly with builders, architects, designers, and homeowners — from planning through final installation — to deliver a coordinated result. As a Lutron Certified Dealer, we handle the design, installation, and programming so the finished system performs exactly as intended.

Brands Behind the Look

We combine the Palladiom track with treatments from the makers we install. Explore their collections:

Building or renovating a home with big, beautiful windows? Schedule a free consultation and we will design a motorized drapery plan that fits your architecture and your timeline anywhere across Sarasota, Manatee County, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice.

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Frequently asked questions

How wide a window can the Palladiom drapery track cover?

A single track spans up to 12 feet without splices, and up to 30 feet using up to two splices — wide enough to run a continuous sweep of drapery across a great-room window wall or a bank of sliding doors.

Is motorized drapery safer for tall, hard-to-reach windows?

Yes. Motorized drapery removes cords and wands entirely, which is both practical and safer in homes with children or pets. Connected to Lutron’s Sivoia QS platforms, panels open and close from a keypad, app, or voice, and can move on a schedule or with the sun.

Should window treatments be planned during construction?

Whenever possible, yes. Coordinating track placement and power during the build gives the cleanest ceiling detail and the best integration with shades, lighting, and climate. We partner with builders, architects, designers, and homeowners from planning through installation.