In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the most common rooms in the home where many homeowners will consider lighting automation and controls, plus how to consider them within each room. Today's smart home features allow for lighting controls in virtually any part of your home, but there are a few rooms and sections that tend to be most common here.
At AVI Systems, we're happy to offer a wide range of home automation services for Salt Lake City clients, including home lighting control and many others. While part one of our series discussed the bedroom and the living room, today's part two will look into some other key rooms in the home where lighting control is often used, plus how to consider this feature if you're looking into it.
Kitchen
Lighting is also a vital part of creating an enjoyable, functional kitchen. Depending on the size and layout of your kitchen and dining area(s), you may need a range of light sources for different tasks. For example:
- Ambient lighting to provide overall illumination
- Task lighting for cooking or food preparation
- Accent lighting to highlight artwork or design elements in the space
- Monitored lighting for added safety in dark areas
As you're setting up and automating these lights, think of how to use different switches and controls to control each type of lighting from the same central system.
Bathroom
The bathroom is another area of the home where light automation can be a great benefit. Not only does it offer convenience for you as the homeowner, but also has several safety features that will help protect against slips and falls in the middle of the night.
For a bathroom, think about automated lighting for:
- Ambient lighting for overall illumination
- Dimmer switches to adjust brightness levels as needed
- Automated fan control for ventilation when lights are on
- Nightlights designed to offer just enough light to keep you safe and comfortable during nighttime visits
By setting up automated lighting in the bathroom, you can make sure your space is both comfortable and safe.
Media Room or Entertainment Room
One of the newer additions to many homes is a media room or entertainment space. This tends to be the ideal spot for automated lighting controls, as it allows you to create the perfect atmosphere for watching movies, listening to music, or simply relaxing with friends.
Some ways you can use smart home lighting in your media room include:
- Ambient light dimmers to adjust the brightness of the room
- Color-changing lights that can be adjusted to match your mood or decor
- Automated lighting for added convenience and safety when entering a dark media room
By installing automated lighting in your media space, you can make sure it's always just how you want it.
Overall, automated lighting control can be a great asset in any home, no matter what room or space you're looking to use it in. By setting up the right type of lights and controls within each area of your home, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that's always just how you want it.
Consider talking with an expert at AVI Systems for all of your SLC home automation needs, from lighting controls to security systems and beyond. We'll work with you to make sure your home is always just the way you want it.