What is Design and Consulting for home automation?

Design and consulting is the strategy phase of a residential automation project, where we plan how everything works together before any installations.

This typically includes:

• Technology discovery (how you live, priorities, pain points, budget)

• System architecture planning (what connects to what, and why)

• Device and hardware specification (right system for the right job)

• Cabling and infrastructure planning (future-ready and serviceable)

• Keypad, speaker, TV, access point, and sensor placement planning

• Scene and automation logic planning (how the home behaves day-to-day)

• Coordination with builders and trades to avoid clashes and rework

This is where we protect the outcome.

What we design for residential projects

Depending on your project scope, our design and consulting can cover:

• Lighting control (keypads, dimming, scenes, schedules)

• Window treatments (motorised blinds/curtains, privacy and glare automation)

• Audio visual systems (multiroom audio, media rooms, home cinema)

• Wireless and wired networking (whole-home Wi-Fi, structured cabling)

• Security and CCTV (camera coverage planning, recording strategy)

• Access and entry integration (gates, doors, intercom, remote access)

• Central equipment layouts (racks, cupboards, ventilation, power planning)

• Control interfaces (touchscreens, apps, keypads—simple and consistent)

Why this stage matters

Avoid costly changes later

Decisions made early (like keypad positions, cabling, and equipment locations) are hard to change once walls are closed.

Keep the interior design clean

We plan technology to suit the home’s architecture and interiors — discreet placement, minimal clutter, and intentional finishes.

Ensure everything works together

A smart home is an ecosystem. We design the system as one connected experience, not a collection of separate products.

Improve reliability and long-term support

Well-documented systems are easier to service, upgrade, and maintain, and far less likely to create ongoing issues.

Make the home easy to use

We design around real daily life — scenes, routines, and simple controls that anyone can understand.

Deliverables you can expect

Your project will determine the final outputs, but typical deliverables include:

• Automation and AV design scope and recommendations

• Equipment specification and performance allowances

• Cabling and network infrastructure plan

• Keypad and control interface placement guidance

• Speaker, TV, access point, and camera placement plans

• Scene and automation schedule (how the home behaves)

• Coordination notes for builders, electricians, and other trades

• Clear documentation to support installation and commissioning

Who this is for

• New builds and architectural homes

• Major renovations and extensions

• Clients who want technology “done once, done right”

• Projects where multiple trades need coordination

• Homeowners who want the system to be refined, simple, and reliable

Our process

1. Discovery call / site meeting: understand the home, the lifestyle, and priorities

2. Concept design: outline system approach, user experience, and key decisions

3. Detailed design: infrastructure, placement, documentation, and coordination

4. Specification alignment: refine selections to match the brief and budget

5. Handover to delivery: smooth transition into installation and commissioning