Thoughtfully Integrated Technology for a Seamless Experience 

When technology solutions are thoughtfully considered at the beginning of a new home build, the technology disappears, and the experience becomes front and center. Our goal is to architect technology systems as seamless extensions of the home and the homeowner's lifestyle and preferences. And that's really what this project is all about. 

A No-Compromise Approach to Entertainment 

A TV in the dining room? Yes. The perfect example of a no-compromise technology conversation between our savvy husband and wife clients. The 55-inch Samsung Frame TV with a custom gilded bezel is perched over the fireplace as if priceless artwork instead of an unwanted eyesore. The TV changes from vibrant artwork to a football game at the touch of a button or voice command. 

An 82-inch Samsung TV and Sonos surround system with a custom-width Leon TC Fit sound bar enclosure become part of the well-appointed living room. In-ceiling 8-inch Bowers & Wilkins speakers throughout the home provide streaming music in every room while blending into the decor and remaining unnoticed, including throughout the airy and spacious open porch. 

Smart Shades and Window Treatments 

Shades were installed throughout the home with fabric selection and styling support from our in-house design team. 

Our client's new home is at the end of a cul-de-sac. A premium, quiet location within a development, but also a prime target for headlights from cars driving down their road at night and turning around. Sufficient privacy and light control were achieved with custom shades and window treatments for every room. Cellular shades let controlled amounts of light in while providing the benefits of privacy, insulation, and noise reduction. Not only do the shades keep out the headlights, but they protect interior artwork, upholstery, and clothing from the harmful rays of the sun (and this house has plenty of gorgeous beaming natural light). 

We designed the home's lighting system with Lutron's "Intelligent Hembar Alignment" (IHA) which synchronizes all motorized shades in a single space or entire building. This doesn't just look cool as shades are going up and down—it eliminates the possibility of shade misalignment and keeps window treatments looking neat and tidy. 

The arch of the custom windows in a dream walk-in closet flooded with natural light was left exposed at the top for a bespoke look to retain a view of the sky while still offering plenty of privacy and UV protection for the belongings within. 

A Home Theater That Disappears When Not in Use 

Shades for the home theater room transform a bright space full of windows into a cozy, light-controlled family room, perfect for movie-watching. An LG ceiling-mounted short-throw projector in white blends into the ceiling, and in-wall Sonance speakers are painted to match and disappear into the wall. The 110-inch screen sits close to the wall to round out the powerful, yet aesthetically unobtrusive, home theater system. 

Lighting and Shades for Comfort and Well-Being 

For a family with a new baby on the way, light control can be a game-changer. Properly designed shades and window treatments can support the natural circadian rhythm and help regulate sleep schedules for everyone involved. Turn the blackout shades down for nap times during the day. Program shades to turn down for bedtime when it's still light out and stay down longer in the mornings to avoid early morning wake-ups at sunrise. 

In addition to automated shades and window treatments throughout, a Lutron lighting system makes it easy to adjust lighting via keypads in each room or via a home control app on our client's smartphones and iPads. Dim the light, program different scenes throughout the day or by room—we specialize in human-centric lighting control and tuning lighting to our client’s lifestyle. 

The Home’s High-Performance Network: The Foundation of It All 

The backbone of the entire home is the high-performance enterprise-grade home network. A home network doesn’t just provide full-property fast and secure Wi-Fi—it ties all of the technology in a home together so that our clients can control it all from a single, intuitive app on their phones. 

From lighting to shades, audio and video systems, surveillance, climate control, and more, our clients can adjust their thermostat, raise and lower their garage door, turn their dining room TV or basement home theater system on and off, and set lights and shades to the "Good Morning" or "TV Chill" scene. Or, they can push "Good Night" when they're ready for bed to ensure nothing is left on in the house that shouldn't be. 

And because this project was done in stages, the home network provides a foundation to easily scale our client's home technology needs and add additional rooms/zones later on. The basement entertainment space and porch audio system were added later in the project. Next up? An outdoor TV and audio system with lighting for the pool area, going in next summer. 

Everything about this home was designed with seamlessness, simplicity, and future expansion in mind—ensuring our clients can enjoy their space exactly how they envisioned it.