Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of Hawaii's Big Island, Kona's homes are a beautiful blend of modern architecture and nature's beauty. To further accentuate the charm of your home, a professional lighting design paired with smart control technology elevates the aesthetics of your daily lifestyle.
Read along below to learn how smart lighting control and design transform the aesthetic of your spaces!
Hawaii island life offers an enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of living, well, anywhere else. The serene beaches, lush landscapes, and breathtaking sunsets make our home one of the most sought-after destinations for relaxation and rejuvenation, but you probably already know that.
To make the most of your island retreat, we want you to consider the often-overlooked solution of lighting design. From permanent island residents to frequent visitors, optimizing lighting can completely alter experiences in the best ways possible. Keep reading to find out more!
There’s something refreshing about being outside: the fresh air, the sights and sounds, and the ever-changing hue of the sun across the sky. But did you know you can enjoy all of those in your home? Open the windows to let in the ocean breeze. Listen to the sound of nature from your porch. And welcome the sunlight in with human-centric lighting from Ketra.
Although Ketra is not circadian lighting in the strictest sense of the word, it is a system that uses advanced technology to produce high-quality and dynamic lighting in your Wailea, HI, home. It’s a truly transformative lighting experience, because it automatically adjusts hue and brightness throughout the day to change the mood and perception of your rooms. Read more in our blog below!
Does your bedroom, living room, kitchen, and home theater have the same décor? More than likely, every room in your house looks unique with different floors, paint color, décor, and lighting. Why is that? It’s because we enjoy variety. It doesn’t need to be something big, though. Sometimes, little changes in a room’s décor have a big impact on the appearance and even your reaction to it.
One of the most effective, impressive, and modern ways to update your home’s design motif is to install smart lighting control by Lutron. Smart home automation and smart lights allow you to set scenes for each room and every event in your life. Keep reading to see how lighting scenes update your lifestyle in Wailea, HI.
A well-manicured lawn may capture attention during the day, but what happens when the sun goes down? Without landscape lighting, it looks dark and dreary but very inviting to intruders. Cast your home in a whole new light by illuminating the various elements that make you proud: a beautiful tree or garden area, unique architecture, winding pathways, or a stone driveway. Outdoor lights create an immersive and enjoyable experience throughout your property.
With creatively positioned landscape lights, you draw attention to those outdoor features that add appeal to your home in Maui, HI. Discover how Control Freaks Hawaii can effectively enhance your outdoor space with five landscape lighting products.
The home theater craze is in full swing this year. And it should be! Since people are spending more time at home, they need a way to enjoy a complete movie-theater experience where they are. Some homeowners think they can install a home theater on their own. They get an “A” for effort, but unfortunately, the end-product doesn’t usually align with their grand vision. While they may have mounted a 4K TV and installed a soundbar, the movie-theater experience falls flat.
Whether you aren’t happy with your DIY theater or you don’t have one at all, Control Freaks Hawaii knows how to create the private cinema space of your dreams in your Wailea, HI, home. Read our blog to learn about important home theater system upgrades that make you feel like you’re at the movies.
Did you know that Americans spend a combined $130 billion a year on wasted energy? If that made your jaw drop the same way it made ours, don’t worry. We’re here to help, and we know exactly how you can reduce the amount of energy wasted in your Lahaina, HI home.
Whole-home automation can increase your property’s convenience and security, but did you know that it can make your house more energy-efficient, too? It’s an added benefit that puts your mind at ease while making a small difference for the environment and your monthly electricity bill.
In this blog, you’ll learn how to use whole home automation to reduce your carbon footprint and make your living space energy efficient. Let’s get started.
One or two wireless devices might survive on your old home network, but if you have a full smart home setup, you’re going to need a stronger connection in your Maui, HI home. Implementing home automation and having all your systems and devices connected is great, but you have to lay a foundation first, and that foundation is your internet connection.
The experts at Control Freaks Hawaii can help you identify areas in which you can improve your home wireless network speed while creating a sustainable solution so that you can tie your TVs, audio, security, mobile devices, and more into one high-speed, secure network. Keep reading to learn more.
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Occupancy monitoring is quickly rising in popularity among Maui, HI, hoteliers, representing the missing piece of the hotel security puzzle. Occupancy sensors can monitor when your rooms are empty and automatically switch off all the lighting and A/V equipment, adjust HVAC, and more in unoccupied rooms.
If every person who occupies your hotel remembers to turn everything off as they leave their rooms, then you probably don’t need occupancy monitoring. But as we all know, that almost never happens. That’s where occupancy monitoring comes in. Here’s why your hotel or motel needs it and how it can save you time and money.
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We’ve discussed some benefits of motorized shades before, such as a helpful protection from excessive heat and high utility bills. You’ve probably seen some sleek automated window treatments in Kihei, HI, homes near you and want to try some on for size in your island paradise.
But with so many draperies available, especially from innovators with large product suites like Lutron, how will you begin your search? In this blog, we dive into four popular Lutron solutions and some of the unique perks of each. Keep reading on below for more!
If you have worked with us before, you know why we think there are plenty of reasons to make Control4 your choice home automation system. It features many customization options, including a vast network of 14,000 third-party integrations to enjoy, such as music and video tools, security devices and much more.
Last year, Control4 set a precedent within the automation industry when they released their Smart Home OS 3 system, full of user-friendly enhancements that allowed customers more intuitive control of their whole home, from one platform. More recently, the company purchased the Neeo remote specifically with Smart Home OS 3 suite in mind, while giving Control4 users a remote that appealed to their need for buttons and a touchscreen. The Neeo features an attractive interface and a sleekly designed aluminum body that holds up to everyday wear and tear.
As your Kihei, HI, Control4 dealers, we look forward to showing you more details about the Neeo remote, including three reasons it might be what’s missing in your smart home.
You’ve spent more time this year looking at your four walls than you usually do, and sometimes that view gets a bit stale. During these last few months, many homeowners have seen their Kona, Hawaii, homes in a completely new light: The increased exposure caused many of us to explore upgrade opportunities, paint the walls a different color, or look into a higher-performance internet service.
You might assume -- and reasonably so -- that adding technology might clutter or otherwise mar your smart home design. But when we look more closely, you’ll find that strategic use does wonders for your design goals, whether you’re fond of traditional looks or ultra-modern themes. We’ll explain how integrated technology, when well designed, improves how your residence functions AND looks.
