Lighting & Shading
See your home in an entirely new light
Lighting Design
Why hire a
lighting designer?
Why risk NOT hiring one ? Lighting isn’t just a functional element of design, it’s absolutely central to the experience of living – bolstering your mood on a gray day, calming the soul after a hectic one; setting the stage for a party, or focusing your attention on work. Unique in their ability to integrate the technical and creative aspects of design, lighting designers leverage an impressive – and essential – array of skills.
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Knowledgeable about the latest lighting technology and trends
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Trained to transform light into dynamic architectural design
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Schooled in physics, optics, electricity, codes and environmental impact
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Adept at reducing equipment costs through competitive bids and manufacturer partnerships
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Able to identify lighting techniques that will reduce equipment and labor costs
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Attuned to the requirements of the home and the preferences of its owners.
Color Temperatures at a Glance
1,700 K
2,700 - 3,300 K
4,100 - 4,150 K
5,500 - 6,000 K
6,500 K
15,000 - 27,000 K
1,850 K
3,000 K
5,000 K
6,200 K
6,500 - 10,500 K
1,700 K
2,700 - 3,300 K
4,100 - 4,150 K
5,500 - 6,000 K
6,500 K
15,000 - 27,000 K
1,850 K
3,000 K
5,000 K
6,200 K
6,500 - 10,500 K
Essential Layers of Light
Ambient Light
Task Lighting
Accent Lighting
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Daytime
Optimize focus and concentration in your home office with bright white-blue ambient lights and desk lights. For added convenience, integrate the settings into a “Daytime” lighting scene that automatically activates weekday mornings at 9 AM.
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Bedtime
Prepare for restorative sleep with a “Bedtime” lighting scene, activated by a bedside remote or tablet. Lights will dim gradually, casting the room in a warm, orange hue that induces relaxation.
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Entertaining
Want to keep guests energized? Activate your “Party” lighting scene and illuminate the kitchen and living room with a white-blue hue. Augment the scene with landscape lighting that prompts guests to explore your outdoor spaces.
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Movie Night
Recessed lights and decorative sconces dim. Floor track lighting illuminates. It all happens when you activate “Movie Night” on your handheld remote or touchpad.
Lighting Control
Interfaces
Processor
Dimming Panels
Smart Dimmers/Switches
Why Motorized Shading?
Improve your morning, midday and evening routines while enjoying the benefits of upgraded climate management and lighting control, as well as enhanced security and privacy. Choose from a vast array of fabrics and styles tailored to your décor. The added automation of motorized shades also enables effortless control of your home via timers and scenes.
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Create perfect light every time by integrating motorized shades and window treatments with your existing smart home system and adjusting shading and lighting systems together.
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Automate your home by creating zones for various lighting needs throughout your living spaces.
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Enjoy enhanced control as your shades rise and lower in unison, quietly and right on schedule.
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Straightforward control enables anyone in the home to experience the simplicity of automated window treatments.