By Anthony Savona The newest Crestron experience center is on the third floor of the New York Design Center, and it is just one of the many companies in the building that collectively offer everything interior designers need to create luxury homes for their clients. After a day of looking at rugs and countertops and cabinets and furniture, clients must appreciate the chance to visit a space that takes care of them and shows how convenient a home can be.

By Anthony Savona As a lifelong fan of the New York Mets, I am as surprised as anyone to look to them for exemplary leadership advice. The Mets are the perennial underdogs, even with the second-highest payroll in MLB. And, sure, they are in first place now, but Mets fans are conditioned to wait for that other shoe — and their place in the standings — to drop.

It’s back for 2025 — the Best of Show awards program that celebrates the best custom installation and home entertainment technology launches at CEDIA Expo! Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi? will once again have judges on-site to examine each of the entries and bestow honors on the most deserving.

Entries will be accepted online through Friday, August 1.

New integration expands control and automation with advanced functionality for outdoor, marine, and RV environments.

The ultra-slim XIO offers a 5.1.2 configuration and 12 Class D amplifiers.

Delivering 500 watts per speaker, the system features a dual-stage power supply.

Telecom-inspired solution offers a space-saving alternative for homes where indoor installation is challenging or not permitted.

The new Infratech Smart Wall Switch and Smart Wall Dimmer feature ‘Smart by Bond’ with built-in Wi-Fi technology.