Music

We all know that music makes a home feel better. Most of our clients are not audiophiles, so we don't need to recreate Carnegie Hall. But having the music you want play through every area of the house is a wonderful luxury. Music should be heard, but not seen. So let's discuss ways to hide the speakers and the electronics, with simple controls to choose whatever you want to hear.

TVThere have been major advances in TV quality over the past few years. In particular the jump from standard to high definition has made viewing much more enjoyable. With TVs as thin as 1 inch, it's easier than ever to hide them in furniture, or behind trap-doors. We recently built a rotating wall with a TV on one side, and a bookcase on the other, that turns at the press of a button.

LightingLighting sets the mood of your home. To properly illuminate a space, various types of fixtures are required. For example, chandeliers, downlights, cove and permiter lighting, task, and artwork lighting. But everytime you walk into a room, you don't want to have to manually adjust each of these lights. With a lighting control system we can achieve the perfect balance of light levels with the touch of one button.

ShadesJust as important as the control of artificial light is the control of natural light. Solar shades reduce the light coming into your home and blackout shades offer darkness and total privacy. Both reduce UV radiation, protecting your furnishings. Roman shades, blinds, curtains, and other window treatments may complement your home's design. When motorized, these treatments are easy to open or close, and can even be totally automated.

ClimateMost heating and cooling systems are controlled by thermostats, located throughout the home. Besides being unnatractive, you have to walk from room to room to make adjustments. Together we can design a more friendly environment, where you can set comfortable temperatures from anywhere.

Home Theater

Having a movie theater in your home in the ultimate luxury. It could be a totally dedicated room, with art deco elements and row seating. Or it could be a traditional living or family room that converts to a theater at the push of a button. Flat panel TVs are great, but it doesn't create the same experience as a large projected image. With high quality, Dolby Digital surround sound, there's no better way to escape the world and immerse yourself in a cinematic journey.

Security

Nothing is more important than protecting your home and family. Once we understand your specific needs, we can design the right security solution. It may include an alarm with central station monitoring or hidden surveillance cameras with internet access. In some cases on-site personel are required for a more personal level of protection. No two security solutions are exactly alike.

Control

Perhaps you're interested in some or all of the systems described above. Now we have to make sure it's simple to use. Control systems, when designed and implemented properly, make complicated things easy to operate. Whether it's wall-mounted touchpanels or wireless remotes, we can create a control system that makes using your technology a complete joy. Various options are available depending on your needs and aesthetic considerations. The beauty and elegance of your home can be maintained, while having all the benefits of intelligent control.