What Can I Do With Lighting Control?

5 Ways Lighting Control Can Elevate Luxury For Martha’s Vineyard Homeowners

You may have heard the buzz about lighting controls that make managing your home’s lighting a breeze. Well, the buzz is true—there are so many ways you can benefit. Continue reading for five specific ways we love to use lighting controls to elevate the luxury of homes in and around Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

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#1. Home Safety and Security

Lighting control can be a crucial player in your home’s security system. Using customizable scenes, you can program your home’s lighting to illuminate as you pull into your driveway, announcing to potential intruders that someone is home. And, while you're away, protect your home with a "mockupancy" feature that schedules the lights in your house to turn on and off, making it appear that your home is occupied and, therefore, a less attractive target for burglars.

#2. Wake Up Refreshed

If you struggle to leave your cozy bed in the morning, add lighting to your morning wake-up routine. This helpful feature gently encourages your family to rise naturally by slowly illuminating the lights, similar to the sun's rising. This gentle wake-up call eliminates the need for loud alarms or stumbling around in the dark as you roll out of bed. Dimmed lighting can also help at bedtime by making kids more calm and relaxed as they prepare for sleep.

#3. Create the Perfect Atmosphere for Any Occasion

Whether you host delightful garden parties or quiet dinners, you can enhance the event with ambient light designs. Imagine enjoying your company under a canopy of twinkling colored lights or a delightful conversation with a few close friends with relaxing dimmed lighting. Clean up after a meal with a brightened kitchen while guests relax in a softly lit living room. A lighting control system will put you in charge of every memorable scene.

#4. Control from Anywhere

Most lighting controls also offer mobile control access through a smartphone app or tablet, ensuring you’re always connected, no matter where you are. Remote access can be helpful if you forget to turn off the lights or prefer entering an illuminated house when you arrive home in the evening. 

#5. Eco-Friendly and Economical

Lighting control can help improve your home’s energy efficiency, reducing your carbon footprint and utility bills. You can live more sustainably by using dimming technology and scheduling lights to optimize usage, ensuring all lights are turned off when no one’s home. Are you ready to elevate the luxury of your Martha’s Vineyard, MA, home with a lighting control? Let our team at Vineyard Sound Integration guide you through design and installation to achieve the aesthetic and function you desire. Contact us to schedule a consultation today!