Welcome back, Dreamedia family! Today, we’re giving you an exclusive look inside a stunning smart home in the Colorado Rockies—where breathtaking views meet cutting-edge home automation.
This was a major renovation project, where the only thing missing was technology—until we stepped in. Now, this home features:
✅ Control4 Smart Home Automation
✅ Lutron Shades & Lighting
✅ Whole-Home Distributed Audio
✅ Surround Sound Entertainment Zones
✅ Battery Backup for Smart Tech During Power Outages
✅ Smart Security & Remote Access
🚀 Whether you’re building new or upgrading an existing home, we handle everything technology-related—from design & installation to full home system management and support.
Now, let’s take you inside this incredible smart home!
🏡 Smart Home Overview: Bringing the Future to the Mountains
This home underwent a full interior renovation, and as part of the process, we integrated a state-of-the-art Control4 smart home system.
🔹 Smart Features Installed in This Home:
✅ Lutron Smart Shades – Featuring dual rollers for blackout or light-filtering options.
✅ Control4 Home Automation – Full lighting, audio, and entertainment control from touch panels, remotes, or mobile apps.
✅ Smart Security & CCTV – Video doorbell, security cameras, and remote access.
✅ Whole-Home Audio – Seamless music playback in every room and outdoor zones.
✅ Surround Sound Zones – Immersive audio for movies & sports.
✅ Wi-Fi & Battery Backup – Keeps network & smart systems running during power outages.
Now, let’s take a room-by-room tour of how technology enhances every part of this home.
🚪 Welcome to the Future: Smart Entry & Security
🔹 Control4 Smart Video Doorbell
🔹 CCTV Cameras for Remote Monitoring
🔹 Garage & Front Door Remote Access
At the front entrance, guests are greeted by a Control4 video doorbell.
🔸 Unlike standard Ring cameras, this integrates natively into the Control4 platform, offering:
✔ Rock-solid security with instant alerts.
✔ Live video & two-way communication via mobile or in-home touchscreens.
✔ Integration with whole-home audio, so when the doorbell rings, it plays across the house.
🛑 Security Cameras:
📍 Driveway, entrance, and patio areas are covered with high-definition CCTV cameras.
📍 Live & recorded footage available anytime, accessible via the Control4 app.
📍 Motion alerts notify the homeowner instantly, ensuring 24/7 protection.
🏡 The Great Room: Ultimate Comfort & Control
This open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space is the heart of the home, featuring:
🎵 Whole-Home Audio – Seamless music streaming through hidden in-ceiling speakers.
📺 Custom Leon Soundbar – Perfectly matched to the Sony TV for high-end aesthetics & premium sound.
🎛 Control4 Touch Panel – One-tap control for lighting, shades, music, and entertainment.
🔹 Lutron Dual Roller Shades:
✅ Blackout Mode: Perfect for movie nights or energy efficiency.
✅ Light Filtering Mode: Reduces glare but keeps the space bright & inviting.
✅ Total Home Control: Adjust shades from wall keypads, remotes, or mobile app.
🔹 Smart Lighting & Scenes:
✅ Adjustable brightness & preset scenes for different activities.
✅ One-touch control for all lights in the house.
✅ Automation schedules for energy efficiency & convenience.
💡 Pro Tip: These Lutron wall keypads are completely customizable. Need a different scene programmed? Just pop off a single button and update it without replacing the entire keypad.
🍽 The Dining & Kitchen Area: Elegant, Effortless Living
🔹 Smart Lighting with Custom Scenes
🔹 Whole-Home Audio for Background Music
🔹 Dual Roller Shades for Privacy & Sunlight Control
In the kitchen and dining space, all lighting, shades, and music are automated for a perfect dining experience.
✔ A “Dining Mode” scene dims the chandelier and enhances ambiance.
✔ Shades adjust automatically throughout the day to reduce glare.
✔ Background music sets the perfect mood for entertaining.
💡 Touchscreen Control:
Want to check the weather before heading out? The Control4 touch panel displays live forecasts and lets you plan ahead—without pulling out your phone.
🏡 The Colorado Room: Indoor-Outdoor Perfection
This multi-purpose entertainment space includes:
📺 Sony TV & Custom Soundbar
🎵 Surround Sound System (w/In-Wall Subwoofer & Rear Surrounds)
🔹 Control4 Automation for Lights, Shades & Entertainment
🔹 Seamless Access to the Outdoor Patio
With one button, the Lutron shades rise, revealing a breathtaking view of the Rockies.
✔ Movie Mode: Blackout shades drop, lights dim, and surround sound kicks in.
✔ Sports Mode: Audio immerses you in the action.
✔ Entertaining Mode: Music plays throughout the room & patio.
🎵 Outdoor Audio System:
🔹 Discreet, weatherproof in-ceiling speakers blend seamlessly with the patio architecture.
🔹 Dedicated speaker zones for hot tub, fire pit, and grilling area.
💡 Noise Control: To reduce sound complaints, we installed custom outdoor speaker mounts angled downward toward listeners instead of projecting sound outward.
🎬 The Home Theater & Media Room
This hybrid theater/media space was designed for movies, gaming, and casual viewing.
🔹 Tab-Tensioned Stewart Film Screen
🔹 Sony 4K HDR Projector
🔹 Blackout Lutron Side Channel Shades (No Light Gaps!)
🔹 Surround Sound System
With one button press, the screen drops, lights dim, and the movie starts.
📍 Key Features:
✅ Dedicated surround sound system for cinematic audio.
✅ Multi-use space doubles as a casual lounge area.
✅ Ping pong table in the background makes it fun for all ages.
💡 Tech Tip: The Lutron blackout shades are fitted with side channels, ensuring zero light leakage—critical for a true cinematic experience.
🌟 Key Takeaways: How Smart Homes Improve Daily Life
This home was designed to blend modern technology seamlessly into everyday life:
✔ Automated Lighting & Shades – Adjusts instantly for comfort & energy savings.
✔ Smart Security – Monitors visitors & property remotely.
✔ Whole-Home Audio – Seamless music streaming in every space.
✔ Surround Sound Entertainment – Immersive sports & movie experiences.
✔ Battery Backup for Network & Smart Devices – Keeps Wi-Fi & automation running during power outages.
📍 Thinking About a Smart Home Upgrade?
At Dreamedia, we design, install, and service top-tier smart homes—customized to fit your lifestyle.
📍 Located in Colorado? We offer in-person consultations & full installation.
📍 Anywhere in the U.S.? We provide virtual design services & expert recommendations.
✅ New build? ✅ Remodel? ✅ Upgrade? We’ve got you covered.
📞 Let’s turn your home into a smart home!
🚀 Contact us today for a free consultation.
