Redefine Your California Home with Luxury Lighting

Lighting Design

Designing a beautiful home in California involves more than selecting the right color palettes and furniture—lighting plays a vital role as well. Proper lighting highlights architectural features, accentuates high-end furnishings, and enhances color schemes. Additionally, well-designed lighting systems improve daily life by boosting mood and facilitating important tasks. Hire a professional to optimize your lighting design and control for a luxurious lifestyle and residence.

Benefits of hiring a lighting designer

Employing an independent lighting designer may seem unconventional for California homeowners who have previously relied on electrical engineers and interior designers for their lighting needs. However, when lighting systems become a secondary consideration, they often lack the attention they deserve. A dedicated lighting designer combines technical expertise, scientific knowledge, and artistic vision to deliver solutions tailored to your home.

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Expertise in the latest cutting-edge lighting technology through ongoing training
Refined techniques that transform invisible light into dynamic architectural design
Specialized knowledge in physics, optics, electricity, codes, and environmental impact
Reduced equipment costs through competitive bids and manufacturer partnerships
Initial cost analysis outlines lighting techniques that minimize equipment and labor costs
Detail-oriented staff crafting innovative designs attuned to your home and lifestyle needs

Color Temperatures at a Glance

1,700 K

Red lighting reminiscent of a match flame offers a calming effect in the evening.

2,700 - 3,300 K

Elevate warm interior colors and wood finishes with warm, soft white lighting.

4,100 - 4,150 K

Stay focused on tasks in workspaces or kitchens with cool, white lighting.

5,500 - 6,000 K

Enjoy vertical daylight hues in the afternoon to stimulate your mood and décor.

6,500 K

Deliver lighting in main living areas with hues reminiscent of overcast skies.

15,000 - 27,000 K

Reserve clear blue lighting for activities that require ample energy or focus.

1,850 K

Craft the perfect date night light with romantic candlelit or sunset hues.

3,000 K

Facilitate relaxation with neutral white lighting while reading in the family room.

5,000 K

Employ crisp-white daylight hues to highlight artwork and bolster security.

6,200 K

Blue-white light mimics natural sunlight and delivers bright, energizing illumination.

6,500 - 10,500 K

Turn to blue hues for hyper-focused task lighting in your primary workspaces.

1,700 K

Match flames & low-pressure sodium lamps

2,700 - 3,300 K

Incandescent lamps & soft-white flourescent lamps

4,100 - 4,150 K

Moonlight; cool-white lamps

5,500 - 6,000 K

Vertical daylight

6,500 K

Daylight; overcast fluorescent lamps

15,000 - 27,000 K

Daylight; overcast fluorescent lamps

1,850 K

Candle Flame, sunrise, sunset

3,000 K

Warm-white fluorescent lamos

5,000 K

Horizon daylight

6,200 K

Xenon short-arc lamp

6,500 - 10,500 K

LCD or CRT Screen

Layers of Light

A single-tone lighting design can lead to strained eyesight, obtrusive shadows, and rigid spaces. Leverage ambient, task, and accent lighting managed by our advanced lighting control systems.

Ambient Light

Fill your space with soft, even lighting from natural sunlight, recessed ceiling fixtures, or pendants for a welcoming environment.

Task Lighting

Pendant lights, desk lamps, and under-cabinet fixtures provide focused illumination for specific activities.

Accent Lighting

Highlight artwork, photos, and architectural details with accent lighting brighter than ambient fixtures.

Daytime

Boost productivity with a “Daytime” lighting scene that automatically activates at 9 a.m. daily. As you head into your home office, bright white-blue ambient lights and desk lights greet you for optimal focus and concentration.
Bedtime

Wind down with a “Bedtime” lighting setting you can activate from a bedside remote or tablet. Dimming lights shift to a warm, orange hue, supporting relaxation and better sleep quality.
Entertaining

Host gatherings in style with a “Party” lighting scene that activates lights in the kitchen and living room to a white-blue hue that keeps guests energized. Extend the fun outdoors with landscape lighting to highlight your California patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Movie Night

Set the mood for cinema-quality experiences with a “Movie Night” lighting automation. Dim recessed lights and wall sconces while activating floor track lighting for safety. Control everything from a touchpad for a luxurious, effortless experience.

Architectural Fixtures

To achieve a successful layered lighting design, you’ll want to incorporate a wide range of lighting fixtures throughout your space instead of relying solely on canned ceiling lighting. By combining high-end pendants, downlights, and track lights, our designers ensure even, layered lighting systems that enhance your California home’s beauty and functionality while supporting everyday tasks.

Linear Pendants

Design-Forward Lighting

Pendant lights available in a wide range of colors and finishes add a spark to your décor while supporting ambient or task lighting needs. Transform your interior design through elegant fixtures hanging from the ceiling or within a track light system.

Downlights

Illumination without Clutter

Downlights are primarily used for ambient lighting, though they’re also used for task or accent lighting in some applications. Recessed or flush mounted in the ceiling, they’re available in round or square trims to match your décor.

Retrofit Downlights

Remodel without Limitations

Replace outdated lighting fixtures seamlessly with retrofit downlights featuring low-profile designs that fit into most standard recessed housing. Select from our collection of high-end tunable LED fixtures available in round or square trims.

Track lighting

Bright, Versatile Spotlights

Track lighting offers a flexible solution for your home’s accent and task lighting needs. Install adjustable spotlights on a track or rail system to showcase artwork or illuminate cabinets. Expand your stylistic choices with straight, round or curved track models.

Retrofit Downlights

MODERNIZE WITHOUT LIMITATIONS

Upgrade outdated fixtures with retrofit downlights featuring sleek, low-profile designs that fit standard recessed housing. Select from our collection of tunable LED fixtures in round or square trims to complement your lighting systems with style and efficiency.

Pendants

ADD ELEGANCE TO YOUR HOME

Pendant lighting offers a perfect blend of form and function, available in diverse finishes and colors to suit any style. Use pendants as your ambient or task lighting system, whether as standalone fixtures or within advanced lighting control solutions.

Downlights

ILLUMINATION WITHOUT CLUTTER

Downlights deliver clean and unobtrusive ambient lighting. Recessed or flush-mounted in the ceiling, they are available in round or square trims to match your décor.

Lighting Control

Unleash the full potential of your lighting design with an advanced lighting control system. Easily manage the diverse fixtures in your California residence to create beautiful layers while maintaining a cohesive feel throughout your space. Centralized control simplifies adjustments, offering intuitive, tailor-made solutions that streamline installation and reduce wall clutter for a sleek, modern look.

Interfaces

High-end lighting control systems feature personalized interfaces available on dedicated touchpads or mobile apps. Approach lighting your way with easy-to-use graphic menus that display the status of every room. Adjust brightness, color, and temperature for individual fixtures or groups, save your favorite settings, and recall them instantly with a single tap.

Processor

The processor serves as the brain of your lighting control system, ensuring seamless communication between devices and fixtures. A high-performance processor delivers instant, accurate responses to commands, whether you’re using a wall keypad or mobile app. Our experts evaluate your lighting automation needs to select the ideal processor for optimal performance and efficiency.

Dimming Panels

Professional lighting control systems use centralized dimming panels installed discreetly in utility rooms or closets. These panels reduce wall clutter, simplify wiring infrastructure, and enable advanced programming features. Alongside dimming, these panels can control fans, motors, and more, ensuring a clean and efficient lighting system throughout your California home.

Smart Dimmers/Switches

Smart dimmers and switches combine functionality and luxury, replacing bulky switch banks with elegant keypads. Control complex lighting scenes or manage lights across your entire home with a single touch. These dimmers are available in flush-mounted designs with finishes in matte, metal, or glass to complement any décor, making them an ideal addition to sophisticated lighting automation systems in California residences.

Lighting That Heals You

Human Centric Lighting

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Lighting is Part of Your Home’s Ecosystem

Consider human-centric lighting as part of your home’s architecture, with a powerful infrastructure supporting your well-being while making your home look its best. Instantly personalize your space with intelligent lighting solutions that are timeless and flexible. You only need to tap a button on a beautiful customized keypad, swipe your finger on an intuitive app, or say a voice command.

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Natural Light

Mimic the sun’s natural rays throughout the day, minimizing the difference between outdoors and indoors.

High-Def Palette

From 1,400 to 10,000K, enjoy the most comprehensive range of bright white and vibrant colors with pinpoint precision.

Vibrancy

Bring your furnishings and artwork to life with Vibrancy that shifts white light to the perfect setting.

Natural Dimming

As LED lights dim, your living spaces fill with a warm, golden glow to enhance your relaxation and wellness.

Color Lock

Color Lock preserves color throughout a light’s lifetime when other LED solutions’ colors degrade or mismatch when sourced from various manufacturers.

Transform Your Home with Lighting Automation

Elevate your California property with professional lighting systems and control for a seamless blend of luxury and functionality. From design to installation, our experts deliver unparalleled service and quality to create a sophisticated living experience.

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Redefine Your California Home with Luxury Lighting

Lighting Design

Benefits of hiring a lighting designer

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

Layers of Light

Ambient Light

Task Lighting

Accent Lighting

Architectural Fixtures

Linear Pendants

Downlights

Retrofit Downlights

Track lighting

Retrofit Downlights

Pendants

Downlights

Lighting Control

Interfaces

Processor

Dimming Panels

Smart Dimmers/Switches

Lighting That Heals You

Human Centric Lighting

Lighting is Part of Your Home’s Ecosystem

Natural Light

High-Def Palette

Vibrancy

Natural Dimming

Color Lock

Transform Your Home with Lighting Automation

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