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Best Integrated Home Finalist

Golf Course Getaway

This Florida escape was meant to be a relaxing second home for a Chicago-based couple. One passionate about cooking, the other a music producer. They wanted a place where family could gather, unwind, and enjoy Florida’s outdoor lifestyle, with technology that felt simple, reliable, and fun to use. 

ETC Florida delivered a whole-home system that brings together lighting, networking, security, audio, shading, and video into one seamless experience. From an expansive outdoor entertainment area to a blackout-capable glass media room, the home now adapts effortlessly to family time, hosting, and creative work. 

Rooms included

Bathroom Garage Bedroom Garden Kitchen Lounge Study Dining Room
Full Smart Home Integration Smart Lighting For Home

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Design Challenges and Smart Fixes

Weak bandwidth and uneven Wi-Fi coverage across the large property

Access Networks access points were placed throughout the home and outside to ensure strong, reliable connectivity everywhere.  

Maximising space for a full home rack

ETC creatively used an unused second-floor space accessible only by elevator, coordinating with the builder to install and service the rack safely.  

A media room with glass walls needed total blackout for daytime viewing

ETC designed overlapping Lutron blackout shades that seal out light completely when closed.  

Hesitation around complicated smart home tech due to previous experiences

ETC Florida designed a user-friendly Control4 system with simple remotes and clear room-by-room control, rebuilding trust through ease of use. 

Standout Features

Simple, Consistent Control: Control4 unifies video, music, lighting, shading, and security so every TV and room feels familiar and easy to use.

Lutron Lighting & Shades: Custom lighting scenes and carefully engineered blackout shades make each room comfortable at any time of day.

Outdoor Living Elevated: Coastal Source audio, outdoor TV integration, and extended Wi-Fi make the lanai, pool, and chef’s kitchen true entertainment spaces.

Smart Security: DW cameras and system alerts provide peace of mind whether the homeowners are local or out of state.

System Built for Growth: ETC structured the rack for accessible maintenance, clean cable management, and future expansion. 

“This second home became a true family retreat, simple to use, great for entertaining, and built to support cooking, music, and Florida outdoor living.”

ETC Florida

CEDIA Member Details

Palm Beach, FL

Website ETC-Florida.com Email info@etc-florida.com View Profile