Lighting

Horizon Home Cinema + AV believes that light is integral to luxury architecture and ambiance.

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The Art and Science of Lighting

Smart Lighting focuses on enhancing architecture and human-centric design, blending form and function seamlessly.

Architectural Design Strategy

We begin with a detailed strategy focusing on layers of light—ambient, task, and accent—to highlight architectural features, artwork, and textures. Our designs minimize visual clutter by concealing light sources and integrating fixtures into the structure itself.

We prioritize human-centric lighting, utilizing systems that subtly adjust colour temperature and intensity throughout the day to support your natural circadian rhythm and overall well-being.

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Fixture Selection & Control

We specify premium, high-efficiency LED fixtures from specialized lighting manufacturers, chosen for their superior colour rendering index (CRI) and longevity. The control system manages precise dimming, scene setting, and colour changes (RGBW).

Every light switch or keypad is custom-engraved, simplifying complex control into elegant, intuitive interfaces that match the aesthetic of your luxury home.

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Dynamic Scene Creation

True luxury lies in effortless customization. We program unlimited lighting scenes meticulously tailored to specific moods and daily functions. For instance, the 'Dinner Party' scene may gracefully activate soft accent lighting on artwork while brightening the dining table, whereas 'Night Mode' only activates low-level pathway lighting for safe movement. These complex scenes are fully automated to occur at precise times (linked to astronomical sunset/sunrise) or triggered by other smart home events (like disarming the security system), ensuring the perfect ambiance is achieved seamlessly, without the need for manual adjustment.

Energy Management & Exterior Lighting

Our smart lighting solutions are engineered for exceptional efficiency, leveraging high-quality, long-lasting LED technology and automated scheduling that significantly reduces energy consumption. Beyond interiors, we design sophisticated exterior lighting schemes to enhance landscape features, pool areas, and architectural facades, providing security and dramatic curb appeal. This comprehensive approach integrates dimming and motion sensors to further conserve energy while delivering unparalleled aesthetic impact and reliable centralized control.

Human-Centric Lighting

We implement advanced Human-Centric Lighting (HCL) systems that go beyond simple dimming. HCL utilizes fixtures with adjustable colour temperatures (tunable white) that automatically mimic the natural daylight cycle. This system provides cool, bright light during the day to enhance focus and gradually shifts to warmer, dimmer light in the evening. This subtle automation supports your body’s natural circadian rhythm, improving well-being, mood, and sleep quality, a key feature of the modern intelligent luxury home.

Bespoke Keypad Design

Control should be as beautiful as the light itself. We design and install custom-engraved architectural keypads to replace traditional, cluttered wall switches. These keypads are aesthetically matched to your home’s interior finishes (e.g., metal, glass, or stone). Each button is intuitively labelled (e.g., 'Welcome,' 'Movie,' 'All Off'), simplifying complex lighting scenes into single-touch functionality, providing an elegant and intuitive physical interface.

frequently asked questions

What is the benefit of Human-Centric Lighting (HCL)?

HCL systems automatically adjust the colour temperature and intensity of your lights throughout the day to mimic natural daylight. This is scientifically proven to support your body's natural circadian rhythm, which can enhance focus during the day, improve mood, and ultimately lead to better quality sleep at night.

Can I control my exterior lights automatically?

Yes. Our systems integrate all exterior and landscape lighting. We program the lights based on astronomical time clocks, meaning they automatically switch on precisely at sunset and off at sunrise. This ensures security and curb appeal without any manual intervention, regardless of the time of year.

Will a smart lighting system save me energy?

Absolutely. Smart lighting is inherently energy efficient because it uses modern, high-quality LED fixtures which consume significantly less power. Furthermore, the system includes centralized control and scheduling, ensuring lights are never left on unnecessarily, which delivers measurable long-term energy savings.

What happens if the Wi-Fi or internet goes down?

Our professional smart lighting systems operate on a dedicated, localized communication protocol, not just Wi-Fi. This means that if your internet goes out, the system will still function perfectly. You can still use the wall keypads, dimmers, and programmed scenes without interruption.

Can I use my phone to control the lights?

Yes. All our lighting systems are fully integrated with your central home automation platform (Control4, etc.). You can use a dedicated, secure mobile app to control, adjust, and create new lighting scenes from anywhere in the home or securely from anywhere in the world.

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