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Design Challenges and Smart Fixes

A household spanning a technically expert owner and a technology-averse family needed one system that satisfied both

Control4 was selected specifically for offering deep customization underneath a simple, scene-based user experience, with over 100 bespoke scenes hiding complex conditional logic behind a few straightforward buttons. 

Older Edwardian architecture included sash windows, skylights, full-height glass doors, and four-cornered bay windows, each requiring different shading solutions

Lutron window treatments were custom-engineered per window type, including curved tracks for bays, in-ceiling automated blinds for skylights, and a three-tier blackout system (blinds, sheer rollers, curtains) in bedrooms. 

Different household members needed different wake and sleep schedules respected automatically

Individual smart heating and cooling schedules were created per room through the Polar Bear/Control4 integration, recognizing separate routines for children and adults. 

Control4 touchscreens needed to disappear into the wall rather than protrude as visible hardware

Touch panels were recessed to achieve a fully flush finish throughout the property. 

"A home that is always lit for the right person, in the right way, at the right moment."

Inspired Dwellings Ltd

UK

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