Lakeview House
fully integrated home | AV distribution | HVAc | SECURITY | lighting control | MEDIA ROOM | HOME GYM
A fully integrated home with the best of the best
This property is an incredible 12,500 sq ft home overlooking a lake in Cheshire. We were brought in as part of the full renovations to create a fully integrated family home with the perfect synergy of architecture, interior design and technology.
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The details
The client wanted to use the power and versatility of a smart home system to integrate their media, security and general lifestyle requirements. We designed, supplied and installed a complete Crestron system that gave them full control of their audio, video, security, CCTV and heating systems. We also upgraded their old Lutron lighting system to take advantage of the advances in LED dimming capabilities since the system was originally installed over a decade earlier.
This project included
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From a dedicated cinema room with individual seating, tiered viewing platforms and a popcorn machine, to a hidden screen that descends from the ceiling to transform your lounge into something more, you can create an exclusive cinema experience in the comfort of your own home, elevating movie nights into something truly memorable.
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Our integrated systems provide a single point of control, eliminating the need for multiple remotes, visible wiring, and reducing the amount of technology on display to maximise the aesthetics of your home. This can be accomplished through elegant wall-mounted touch screens, handheld remotes, or dedicated phone and tablet apps.
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An intelligent lighting solution creates atmosphere, transforming ordinary rooms into extraordinary spaces. Create ambience with a single button that controls several lighting circuits, have lights slowly turn on at sunset, trigger illuminated pathways and integrate with security systems.
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From CCTV and intruder alarms to perimeter detection systems and gate access, our state-of-the-art systems ensure there is a discreet but powerful level of security in place to alert homeowners in the event of an unwanted visitor and provide complete peace of mind.
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Essential yet invisible, a well designed and installed cable infrastructure aims to future proof your home. We design your cabling to accommodate the technology you want now and may want in the future, giving you the flexibility to grow your system with your needs.
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Enjoy all of your favourite TV shows, movies and music instantly in any room, distributed from media servers, Sky boxes or even your phone. Instantly available and accessed by a simple button, everything is possible no matter where you are in your home.
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In a modern home the IP network is the backbone of most of the systems that we install, from the standard distribution of internet over wired and WiFi connections through to sophisticated Audio and Video over IP solutions. Whatever your needs, a well designed and implemented network is an important first step.
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Energy efficiency is better for the environment and your household bills. A smart heating system will ensure that only rooms in use are heated or cooled as desired. It will even learn your heating/cooling patterns, adapting the schedule to pre-empt your needs.
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From a simple pair of weather proof speakers through to scalable outdoor speaker systems that delivers perfectly even volume coverage and unbelievable sound quality throughout any size space using small satellite speakers and below-ground subwoofers that are hidden completely out of sight among plants and under foliage.
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A home gym provides convenience and flexibility and provide a personalised workout environment which is enhanced when you have access to all of your favourte movies, TV shows and playlists.
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Simple and virtually noiseless operation of sliding panels at the press of a button. Integrate with the alarm system to ensure you never forget to lock them before leaving the house or going to bed.
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To accentuate natural light, you can programme blinds, curtain track systems and skylight shutters to open at a set time in the morning and close at night or as desired. Shade rooms during the day or give the impression of occupancy while you’re away - all from the palm of your hand.
Lutron Lighting
The property had a full Lutron lighting system installed over a decade earlier, but the full renovation was going to install additional circuits and also some specialist LED light fittings. After careful review it was clear that we needed the more modern dimming modules, so we upgraded all of the mains power side of the Lutron system. We were able to retain all of the existing keypads though, and just install new faceplates to bring them in line with the whole home refresh.
TV lifts
The property has several TVs contained within cabinetry at the bottom of beds so when they are not in use, they retract into the cabinets. For the attic suite it means that people in the lounge area don't need to see the back of the TV and in one bedroom it means the TV doesn't spoil the fantastic views out of the windows.
Cleverly concealed screens
With interior design playing a big part in this project, there are a variety of mechanisms throughout the house to hide large TVs in order to give a clean and modern look to complement the décor when TVs are not in use. We worked with Future Automation and a custom canvas maker to create a huge mechanism that opens two 2.5m square canvasses to reveal an 85-in 4K TV. The canvasses were sent to an artist who the interior designer commissioned to create the impressive diptych painting that looks just as good when split either side of the TV or as a large landscape painting when the TV is off. We also a used a large scale, sliding panel system to hide a 75” screen in the snug.
Home gym
the property boasts a large-scale gym with several pieces of equipment with their own built-in screens. Whilst there is a large TV on the wall, we wanted to give the clients the opportunity to access all of their central video sources directly on the equipment so we modulated the HD video signal which allowed us to tune in the TVs on all of the devices and give the client access to sky TV directly on the running machines and bikes!
Why choose to work with us?
Homeowners, designers and architects trust us to provide award-winning solutions you can rely on and are a joy to use.
With over 15 years in the industry, more than 100 projects completed across the UK and numerous industry accolades, our team brings to life your vision for the perfect home.
