Lutron and Hartmann&Forbes Redefine Natural Luxury in Window Treatments; Announce Native by Design Integration Partnership

This new partnership brings handwoven natural textiles to Lutron’s intelligent motorized shades

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2025 | Tualatin, OR – Lutron Electronics, the trusted leader in Intelligent Lighting, motorized window treatments, and intuitive control systems, announces a partnership with Hartmann&Forbes, the award-winning designer of handwoven natural window and wallcoverings. The partnership brings Hartmann&Forbes into Lutron’s Native by Design program, adding a collection of heirloom textiles to Lutron’s precise, whisper-quiet shade drives.

The Native by Design program is a new initiative that seamlessly natively integrates Lutron technology into best-in-class products from leading luxury brands. Designed with integrators in mind, the program ensures guaranteed reliability, faster commissioning, and the peace of mind that comes with solutions engineered from the start to work flawlessly together. 

Hartmann&Forbes’ signature handwoven textiles will now be available for Lutron’s industry-leading Roman and roller shade drives. By marrying these natural luxury textiles with Lutron’s intelligent shade hardware, the partnership delivers design-forward, reliable solutions for homeowners and integrators alike.

Craftsmanship Meets Innovation

Hartmann&Forbes is known for their meticulous, artisan-crafted textiles handwoven from renewable natural fibers—including grasses, reeds, and sustainable woods—that bring warmth and authenticity to luxury residential spaces. Through the Lutron Native by Design program, these natural fabrics are applied to Lutron Roman and roller shade kits, ensuring native performance that eliminates compatibility challenges.

For Lutron dealers and interior designers, this partnership makes it easier than ever to offer:

• Roman Shades with Natural Handwoven Textiles – Hartmann&Forbes provides fully finished Roman shades, pairing natural fabrics with Lutron’s precision shade hardware for a complete solution.
• Roller Shade Applications – Many of the same natural handwoven textiles are also available in roller shade styles, expanding design flexibility.
• Native Integration – Hartmann&Forbes offers personalized consultations to ensure accurate specifications, with fabrics engineered to pair seamlessly with Lutron hardware to ensure performance and durability.

“Native by Design is about bringing together the best of technology and design,” said Ben Bard, Vice President, Luxury Residential, Lutron. “Lutron’s partnership with Hartmann&Forbes allows homeowners to enjoy natural, handcrafted beauty while knowing their shades will perform with the reliability and precision they expect from Lutron.”

Expanding Value for Integrators

 The collaboration delivers distinct benefits for integrators and designers:

• New Business Opportunities – Provide clients with distinctive natural handwoven Roman and roller shade solutions, without the challenges of third-party compatibility.
• Time Savings – Pre-engineered integration simplifies installation and ensures seamless integration. 
• Design Confidence – Designers can specify Hartmann&Forbes’ luxury natural textiles with the assurance of Lutron’s trusted technology behind them.

“At Hartmann&Forbes, we believe the home should be a sanctuary — one that nurtures both beauty and well-being., “said Michael Jones, Founder and CEO of Hartmann&Forbes. “By bringing our handwoven natural textiles into harmony with Lutron’s intelligent shade technology, we are able to offer an experience that feels both timeless and innovative, elevating everyday living into something extraordinary.”

See It at CEDIA Expo 2025

Debuting at CEDIA Expo 2025, the Lutron x Hartmann&Forbes partnership brings technology and craft together to transform how spaces feel and function. Experience it in the Lutron booth—and order today, as these integrated shades are available now.

About Lutron Electronics

Founded in 1961, Lutron Electronics is headquartered in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. From dimmers for the home, to lighting management systems for entire buildings, the company offers more than 15,000 energy-saving products, sold in more than 100 countries. In the US alone, Lutron products save an estimated 10 billion kWh of electricity, or approximately $1 billion in utility costs per year. The company’s early inventions—including the first solid-state electronic dimmer invented by Lutron’s founder, Joel Spira—are now at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.

About Hartmann&Forbes

Founded in 1998, Hartmann&Forbes exists to enrich interior spaces through the timeless beauty of nature. With a design ethos rooted in artisanal craft and material integrity, the brand offers a diverse collection of award-winning windowcoverings, wallcoverings, and textiles — all handcrafted from natural fibers sustainably cultivated in carefully managed ecosystems. Distributed exclusively to the design trade through leading U.S. and international showrooms, Hartmann&Forbes is recognized as a pioneer in luxury sustainable design.

Learn more at hartmannforbes.com