Why Lutron Alisse Keypads Are a Designer’s Best Friend

Eliminate Wall Acne and Get Luxury Keypads Fitting of the Space 

Through our work with interior designers in Rye, CT, we know the hard work that goes into creating beautiful luxury homes. Having heavily invested time and money into stone feature walls, custom millwork, and smooth plaster surfaces, they don’t want it ruined by standard plastic switches. 

Each light switch clashes with the decor and creates wall clutter. Getting design-forward lighting keypads is a great way to merge form and function. Enter Alisse keypads. Not only does this new line of keypads protect the visual integrity of the home, but it also does so without sacrificing ease of use for your clients. 

SEE MORE: Why Lutron Lighting is a Favorite Among Integrators 

Refined and Retro Style from Lutron Alisse 

Alisse is the latest luxury keypad available through Lutron Homeworks systems. These keypads feature faceplates milled from solid brass and finished by hand. It’s easy to install flush with the wall surface due to its thin profile. Our favorite part may be the retro button layouts that give your clients access to their go-to lighting scenes. Replace toggles of switches with one control point, ideal for spaces like entryways, kitchens, or primary suites. 

Stone, Wood, and Plaster Installation Tips 

Our team will coordinate with you to find the finish palette (brushed, polished or painted) and installation methods that coordinate best with your finishes. 

• Stone: Darker or warmer metals are a great match for stone undertones. Setting keypads along grout joints or pattern breaks also helps them blend in.

• Wood Paneling: Have Alisse keypads sit within vertical stiles or trims for better symmetry. Even though woods may vary significantly in color, in most cases, we’ve seen polished finishes work great. 
• Plaster & Limewash Walls: The minimalist design of Alisse makes it great for flush-mount options in these applications. Select painted finishes that can be matched to the surrounding walls. 

How to Optimize for the Homeowner 

Each Alisse keypad comes with customizable button configurations. Match the buttons to the use cases for the client. We’d want each button to correspond to a specific ‘scene’ or purpose, so a media room could have buttons for ‘Relax’, ‘Host’, or ‘Movie’. 

Alisse keypads also let you custom-engage the buttons to have any name. Since you want these to be easy for homeowners and guests to use, buttons should clearly indicate their function and when they should be used. 

Get a Technology Partner That Protects Your Design Vision

We like to join your process at the start. Early coordination prevents controls from interrupting stone patterns, wood paneling, or smooth plaster surfaces. Our experience with Lutron lighting, shading, and whole-home control systems gives you a technical team that supports the level of detail your projects demand.

After reviewing your material boards, we help you narrow down finish options and button layouts that fit your design vision. Each keypad reflects how the client will use the space, with scenes programmed to capture the mood and purpose you outline. You get a clean result that is easy for clients and guests to use.

If you have an upcoming project in Rye, we would be happy to schedule a consultation and walk you through keypad placement and finish options. Just call us or fill out our contact form to get started.