The Solution

In the case of this new build, our greatest challenge was adding impact without really being seen. The house was a sleek, clean, modern design with no clutter and a minimalist décor that required us to embrace subtlety wherever possible without giving up performance. In a home like this, we also have to give great thought to where the rack will go, how we can perfectly match the finish out throughout the property, and even which equipment will best match the lifestyle of the owners.

Led by Starpower veteran Chris Vaughn, the Starpower team met with the couple to better understand their expectations for their new home and how and where Starpower could best serve their vision. As existing customers, they understood that at Starpower we don’t cut corners. And as such, they were happy to spend time with us answering our questions and sharing their thoughts up front to ensure the end result was spectacular. And it was.

Asking our clients about their lifestyle and habits to create the optimal system for their home is part of what sets Starpower apart from other companies that do some of the same things we do. Our calling is to transform homes and add well-earned luxury to our clients’ lives. That’s not just about the integrated systems we create, install, and program. It’s about understanding how

those systems perfectly match how our clients work, live, and entertain right down to their favorite movies, musical genres, and lighting schemes.

“It sounds a bit odd, but in every home we work on, and especially ones like this one, the less you see of our work, the better,” Vaughn said. “We try to have as small a footprint as possible. To achieve that, every member of our installation team sees themselves as part engineer, part artist, and part magician. From the speakers to the Smart Home tech and even the appliances, we try to hide as much as possible to maintain the design esthetic of the home. We take great pride and go to great lengths to perfectly match the style of any space whether it’s inside or in the outdoor living areas. We love what we do, and our customers can tell.”

From the alarm system and cameras at the front door to the audio surrounding the pool in the back, the home was completely wired and programmed with state-of-the-art Smart Home technology coordinated through URC Total Control and adjustable by remote control, 7” wall mounted touch panels, and the family’s mobile devices. We installed multiple audio zones throughout the home and numerous flatscreens for video distribution including a stunning 100-inch Sony TV over the fireplace in the great room at the center of the home.

Once we finished with the more than 6,000 square feet inside, we moved to the home’s breathtaking outdoor living area featuring a spectacular pool, an outdoor kitchen, and multiple sitting areas. To give the family the ultimate quality and flexibility, we installed a vibrant Coastal Source audio system with outdoor speakers that both matched the color scheme of the home and all but disappeared into the décor. The sound was exceptional and fully controllable with the touch of a button.

The finished home was a model of refined elegance. The sound, the vibrant video, the lighting schemes all provided a soothing atmosphere that could be adjusted to fit any occasion, desire, or time of day. What started as a potentially tense situation at the beginning finished with an installation that could double as art, and happy customers with exceeded expectations.