Catawba Lake Smart Home Case Study
Luxury Smart Home, Lighting Design, Entertainment & Security Integration in Catawba, Ohio
Located along the shores of Lake Erie in Catawba, Ohio, this custom luxury residence was designed to seamlessly blend elegant architectural lighting, immersive entertainment, smart home automation, networking, and integrated security into a refined modern living experience.
Xtend Technologies was selected to provide a fully integrated technology and lighting solution that enhanced both the beauty and functionality of the home while maintaining a clean, sophisticated aesthetic throughout the property.
This project combined professional lighting design services, architectural lighting fixtures, distributed audio and video, home theater solutions, enterprise-grade networking, surveillance, and advanced automation into a unified smart home ecosystem.
Project Goals
The homeowners wanted to create a residence that delivered:
✔ Elegant architectural lighting throughout the home
✔ Effortless smart home control
✔ Whole-home audio and entertainment
✔ Dedicated media and gaming spaces
✔ Reliable enterprise-grade networking
✔ Integrated security and surveillance
✔ Clean technology integration with minimal visual clutter
✔ Enhanced outdoor entertainment and connectivity
The overall goal was to create a luxury smart home experience that felt intuitive, immersive, and effortless to use.
Architectural Lighting Design & Fixture Integration
A major component of the project centered around comprehensive lighting design and architectural fixture integration.
Xtend Technologies collaborated with our partner, Light Can Help You to develop a custom lighting design plan tailored specifically to the architecture and lifestyle goals of the homeowners.
The project incorporated extensive architectural lighting solutions including:
- DMF recessed downlighting
- Warm dim architectural lighting
- Adjustable accent lighting
- Integrated linear LED lighting
- Under-cabinet lighting
- Cove and indirect lighting
- Exterior architectural lighting
- Step and pathway illumination
- Decorative flush mount fixtures
- Tunable white and RGB accent lighting
The lighting system was designed to create layered lighting scenes throughout the home that enhanced comfort, ambiance, and architectural detail.
Lutron HomeWorks Lighting Control
To provide effortless lighting control throughout the residence, Xtend Technologies implemented a fully integrated Lutron HomeWorks lighting control system.
The system included:
✔ Lutron HomeWorks QSX processing
✔ Sunnata dimmers and companion controls
✔ Hybrid keypads
✔ Custom lighting scenes
✔ Whole-home dimming control
✔ Smart automation integration
Custom scenes were created to support everyday living and entertaining while simplifying operation for the homeowners.
Whole-Home Audio & Entertainment
The residence was designed with a fully integrated distributed audio and entertainment system that delivered high-performance audio throughout multiple indoor and outdoor spaces.
Audio zones included:
- Great Room
- Kitchen
- Master Suite
- Master Bath
- Sitting Areas
- Covered Patio
- Guest Spaces
- Garage
- Bedrooms
- Media & Gaming Areas
Architectural Klipsch in-ceiling and in-wall speakers were carefully integrated throughout the home to provide exceptional performance while maintaining a clean visual appearance.
The distributed audio system was powered through Savant IP Audio platforms, allowing seamless music streaming and centralized control throughout the property.
Dedicated Media Room Experience
A dedicated second-floor media room was designed to provide a true cinematic entertainment experience.
The system featured:
✔ Sony native 4K laser projection
✔ Motorized Da-Lite projection screen
✔ Immersive surround sound
✔ Architectural in-ceiling speakers
✔ In-wall subwoofer integration
✔ Savant control integration
✔ Apple TV streaming
The room was carefully designed to balance aesthetics and performance while delivering a highly immersive viewing environment for movies, gaming, and sports entertainment.
Integrated Video Throughout the Home
Multiple Samsung Frame TVs and premium Samsung Neo QLED displays were integrated throughout the residence to provide entertainment while preserving the architectural design of the home.
Several displays incorporated:
- Leon custom framing systems
- Hidden wiring solutions
- Recessed equipment enclosures
- Integrated soundbar systems
- Minimal visual impact
The use of Samsung Frame TVs helped blend technology naturally into the interior design aesthetic.
Smart Home Automation with Savant
Xtend Technologies implemented a Savant smart home automation platform to unify control of the home’s major technology systems.
The system provided centralized control of:
✔ Audio & video
✔ Lighting
✔ Climate
✔ Security
✔ Door entry
✔ Garage access
✔ Streaming media
✔ Outdoor entertainment
Control options included mobile devices, handheld remotes, and integrated smart scenes tailored to the homeowners’ lifestyle.
Networking Infrastructure
A robust Ubiquiti enterprise-grade networking platform was implemented to support the home's extensive technology ecosystem.
The networking infrastructure included:
✔ Enterprise-grade routing
✔ Managed PoE switching
✔ Multiple wireless access points
✔ Outdoor Wi-Fi coverage
✔ Rack-mounted network management
✔ Remote monitoring capabilities
This ensured reliable connectivity and performance throughout the property.
Outdoor Living & Entertainment
Outdoor entertainment and connectivity were a major focus of the project.
The covered patio areas were outfitted with:
- Architectural outdoor audio
- Enterprise-grade outdoor Wi-Fi
- Integrated entertainment zones
- Seamless audio control
The outdoor systems were designed to support entertaining while maintaining strong wireless connectivity across the property.
Integrated Security & Surveillance
Security and monitoring solutions were integrated throughout the residence to enhance safety and convenience.
The project included:
- DSC security system integration
- Smart door entry station
- Smart lock integration
- Luma surveillance cameras
- Integrated NVR recording
- Motion and glass break detection
- Mobile monitoring capabilities
The homeowners could securely monitor and manage the property remotely through integrated smart home control platforms.
Designed Around Lifestyle & Architecture
One of the defining aspects of this project was the focus on integrating technology in a way that complemented the architecture and interior design rather than competing with it.
This included:
✔ Hidden technology integration
✔ Architectural lighting layers
✔ Minimal wall clutter
✔ Concealed wiring solutions
✔ Flush-mounted displays and speakers
✔ Unified control experiences
The result was a home where technology enhanced everyday living while remaining elegant and unobtrusive.
Bringing It All Together
This custom residence in Catawba, Ohio demonstrates how thoughtful lighting design, architectural fixtures, entertainment systems, networking, automation, and security can work together to create a truly elevated smart home experience.
By integrating every system into a unified platform, Xtend Technologies delivered a home that is:
✔ Beautifully illuminated
✔ Highly functional
✔ Effortless to operate
✔ Entertainment-focused
✔ Secure and connected
✔ Ready for modern luxury living
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