Have you ever wondered what lighting can do for you? Not the kind that is standard in most homes, but the one that illuminates every space in a beautiful way. At Elite Technology Solutions residential lighting design plays a critical role in all our projects across St. Louis, MO. From safety and convenience to energy and climate control, a well-designed lighting system will make your smart home both brighter and smarter! 

Read on to learn why planning ahead is an essential aspect of lighting design, especially in the early stages of both new construction and remodeling projects. 

You might read the title of this post and wonder, isn’t wireless technology taking over the world? Yes and no. The wireless world still needs a good amount of wired infrastructure to support it. Despite wireless options for lots of smart technology, the reality is that wiring adds a tremendous amount of flexibility and reliability to what you can do in your smart home. Plus, when you do it early in the construction process, you can add features later because the foundation is in place. 

Keep reading to learn more about smart home prewiring for your Chesterfield, MO, home.

For many homeowners, building a home theater is a dream they’ve considered for some time. They’ve explored different seating options and the audio and video equipment that would create the ultimate cinematic experience. But, whether due to differing opinions or feeling overwhelmed, many put aside their plans, waiting until they have more time to consider all the essential elements in home theater design. 

That’s where we come in. As a full-service systems integrator and home theater design company serving St. Louis, MO, for over 30 years, we provide unparalleled expertise in design, acoustical engineering, and video excellence. We expertly guide you through every aspect and consideration. 

Here, we'll explore some important, yet sometimes overlooked, design aspects. These include sightlines, sound treatments, and room dimensions. To end up with a home theater that exceeds your expectations requires attention to detail.

Do you know what tunable lighting is? No doubt you are familiar with the color temperature of white light. Go into Home Depot for a bulb, and you will see designations like “warm” and “cool” on the package to denote color temperature.

To get more technical, this range of white light is measured in Kelvins. At the low end of the spectrum, like 2600K, is the incandescent bulb and its warm glow. At the high end, like 5250K, is midday sunlight, bright white with bluish and cooler tones. Of course, for years, you could buy bulbs and fixtures with warmer and colder light. But with modern LED technology, you can get dynamically “tunable” lighting that can change color temperature on the fly. 

Why is tunable lighting a game-changer in residential lighting design? Read more below to learn what it can do in your Chesterfield, MO, home.