Best Integrated Home Winner

Hushed Horizon

For these recent empty nesters, smart home technology had always felt frustrating and overly complicated. Hushed Horizon was their chance to do it right. They wanted a clean and modern home with intuitive, reliable control that blended quietly into the architecture. Cantara partnered with the homeowners, architect, and designers from the very beginning to make that possible.

By integrating natural voice control, invisible audio, discreet motorized shading, and a custom blackout solution in the theater, Cantara created a home that feels calm, minimal, and responsive. Every part of the environment now adapts naturally to the family’s routines without adding visual clutter or complexity.

Rooms included

Bathroom Bedroom Garage Garden Kitchen Lounge Study Home Cinema Dining Room

Full Smart Home Integration Lighting Home Theater and Media Rooms Smart Temperature Control Multi Room Audio Visual (AV)

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Design Challenges and Smart Fixes

Large skylights and glass doors in the theater made it difficult to create darkness for daytime movie viewing

Cantara engineered custom motorized blackout shades and concealed drapery systems that quickly transform the room into a true theater.

Client wanted limited visible technology

Sonance Invisible speakers, recessed shade pockets, and low-profile sensors allowed the home to stay visually quiet while still delivering high performance.

Architectural constraints prevented side and rear theater speakers from being wall-mounted

Ceiling-mounted surrounds were carefully positioned and calibrated for accurate, enveloping audio.

The clients expected natural voice control that understood their accents and daily habits

JoshAI was tested directly with the clients and tuned for their routines, supported by deeper automation logic running quietly through Control4.

Standout Features

Invisible Audio Solutions: Sonance Invisible Series speakers deliver rich sound without visible grilles, keeping ceilings and walls clean.

Theater Transforms on Demand: Custom blackout shades, concealed drapery tracks, a perforated screen, and precise audio calibration create a high-performance cinema.

Smart Lighting and Shading: Lutron lighting and silent shades are integrated into automation scenes for comfort, privacy, and energy efficiency.

Motorized Architectural Elements: Glass doors and skylights respond to app, voice, or scheduled events, supporting effortless indoor–outdoor living.

Reliable Networking: A Ubiquiti enterprise network with OvrC ensures strong connectivity and proactive system support.

Hybrid Control: JoshAI handles the natural interaction, while Control4 manages complex automation behind the scenes. 

Best Integrated Home Winner

Hushed Horizon

Rooms included

Design Challenges and Smart Fixes

Large skylights and glass doors in the theater made it difficult to create darkness for daytime movie viewing

Client wanted limited visible technology

Architectural constraints prevented side and rear theater speakers from being wall-mounted

The clients expected natural voice control that understood their accents and daily habits

Standout Features

“The technology disappears into the architecture, allowing the clean, modern design to shine.”

Cantara

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Costa Mesa, CA

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