"I install motorized shades and Lutron lighting for Peninsula designers. I saw you spec custom blinds, shades, and lighting design — I'd love to be the person who makes those disappear into the wall and just work. Could I show you a couple recent installs?"

"I do motorized shades and Lutron lighting for high-end Peninsula homes. You work closely with architects and builders here — I'd love to be your go-to for the shading and lighting layer. Could I show you a few installs?"

Use the contact form only — no phone number exists and a cold call would be the wrong approach anyway. She's said publicly she is selective and doesn't love self-promotion. The note you've already drafted is ready to paste into the Additional Details field. Project city: Menlo Park. Type of project: select first two options. Partners: N/A.

"I work alongside designers doing motorized shades and Lutron lighting for Peninsula homes. I'd love to learn how you approach those systems in your projects and see if there's a fit." M–F 9am–6pm.

"I focus on motorized shades and Lutron lighting — the finishing layer that makes a remodel feel complete. You do design and construction management — I'd love to grab coffee and see if there's a fit."

"I do motorized shade and Lutron lighting integration — the systems that complete a modern interior. I'd love to understand how you approach those in your projects and see if there's a natural fit."

"Steve, I specialize in motorized shades and Lutron lighting for high-end Peninsula homes — the finishing layer after a remodel. I'd love to buy you coffee and learn what your clients typically want when a project wraps up."

Ask for Walter — named in nearly every review. "Walter, I do motorized shades and Lutron lighting — the smart home layer you mention on your site. I'd love to be a resource for your Peninsula clients." Based in San Jose, works Peninsula including Atherton.

"Sean, I specialize in motorized shades and Lutron lighting for the high-end homes you build. I'd love to buy you coffee and be a resource for clients who want that finishing layer." M–F 7:30–5:30.

Ask for Matt specifically — reviews repeatedly name him by name as the relationship. "Matt, I specialize in motorized shades and Lutron lighting for high-end Peninsula homes. Do you have clients who ask about that after a project?"

Reviews name Aviv and Gilad as the team leads. "I specialize in the shade and lighting layer — motorized, Lutron, clean retrofit. Do you ever have clients who want that after a remodel?" Number (408) 216-7516 is via BuildZoom — confirm on baybuilders.com.

"I work with homeowners who just finished a remodel and are ready to dial in their lighting and shades — clean retrofit, no construction. Do you ever get clients asking about that after a project wraps up?"

Architect-led design-build — luxury custom homes, teardown-rebuilds, whole-home remodels across the Peninsula (Atherton, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos) + South Bay, with an in-house design center. Estate-scale client profile is a strong fit even without an advertised signal. "I do the motorized-shade and Lutron lighting layer on high-end builds — I'd love to be a resource for your clients." Cupertino-based; find number on ritzbuilders.com.

Re-research flag: this is Bath Planet NorCal — a bathroom-remodel franchise + outdoor pavers, NOT a smart-home GC. The real hook is coverage: Moss Beach, Montara, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica — your coastal backyard. "I handle the motorized-shade and Lutron lighting layer on the coast — do your remodel clients ever ask about that?" Ask for Steven Molof or Elysia Kushins.

Ask for Peter Baltay. "I work with residential architects on motorized shades and Lutron lighting — I noticed you have someone on your team focused on smart home solutions, which is exactly what I do. I'd love to understand how you spec those systems." 654 Gilman St, Palo Alto. M–F 9–6.

"I work with residential architects on motorized shades and Lutron lighting — estate properties are a great fit. I'd love to understand how you spec those systems in your projects." Estate + Monterey Coast focus. 718 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park.

"You do both architecture and interior design — which means you're specifying shades and lighting from two angles. I'd love to learn how you approach those systems and see if there's a fit." Find number via Houzz or their site.

"I work with residential architects on motorized shades and Lutron lighting — you've been featured in AD and Elle Decor, which tells me your clients have both taste and budget. I'd love to understand how you spec those systems." ⚠ Verify open before calling — Yelp lists KNR as closed, but their site and a Jan/Feb 2026 Architectural Digest feature indicate they are active. Ask for Kendra Rosenberg.

Ask for Fred directly — boutique means he answers. 300+ completed Peninsula projects. "Fred, I do motorized shades and Lutron lighting for residential projects. I'd love to understand how you spec those systems and see if there's a fit." M–F 9–5:30.

Ask for Chris Kummerer — founding partner, boutique so he answers. 100% residential, Mediterranean estates to Craftsman homes in your exact market. "I work with residential architects on motorized shades and Lutron lighting — I'd love to understand how you spec those systems." 2089 Avy Ave, Menlo Park.

Ask for Alex Tong. San Mateo electrician (est. 2004, 4.9★ / 188 reviews) doing wiring, lighting design/install, low-voltage, and A/V home theater — reviews mention Lutron switch installs, but they're not a Lutron systems specialist. Perfect referral: "You do the electrical and lighting — I handle the Lutron shade and lighting-control layer. Any clients asking for motorized shades or whole-home control you'd rather hand off?"

40-year Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer, 4 Peninsula showrooms. Peer conversation — they do PowerView, you do Lutron. Ask for Bart San Diego. "Bart, I noticed you published a comparison of PowerView vs Lutron Serena — I work on the Lutron side on the Peninsula. I'd love to grab coffee and compare notes on the market."

Ask for Larry. Mountain View Lutron authorized dealer (HomeWorks, RadioRA, Ketra) — home automation, lighting control, motorized shades, deep Peninsula coverage (Atherton, Woodside, Menlo Park). "I do retrofit Lutron shade + lighting on the Peninsula — ever have smaller-scope jobs or Peninsula clients you'd refer or sub out?"

"I do retrofit shade and lighting installs on the Peninsula — do you ever have jobs that are smaller scope or clients outside your core area?" Find number on screensolutions.biz before calling.

"I do retrofit shade and lighting installs on the Peninsula — do you ever have clients with smaller scope or jobs outside your core area that you'd refer out?"