The Art and Science of Indoor Lighting
Lighting isn’t just about visibility—it’s about experience, productivity, and lifestyle. As a high-level executive or business owner, you understand the importance of precision and efficiency in every aspect of life. Your home should reflect that same level of intentionality. At Smarter Homes of Austin, we design tailored lighting solutions that go beyond aesthetics, ensuring your space works as hard as you do. Ketra lighting adapts to your schedule, shifting color temperature and intensity to keep you energized during the day and relaxed in the evening—just like a well-structured routine that optimizes performance.
Smart lighting is an investment in yourself. Just like the right tools and systems streamline your business, the right lighting enhances the way you live. With Lutron and Ketra, your lighting adjusts seamlessly, whether you’re hosting a dinner with investors or winding down with family. Task lighting ensures precision in workspaces, ambient lighting sets the tone for every room, and accent lighting showcases the details that matter—whether it’s artwork, architecture, or carefully curated design pieces. Your environment should be just as strategic and dynamic as your career.
At Smarter Homes of Austin, we don’t just install lighting—we create a lifestyle experience that aligns with the way you operate. Our solutions are designed for those who expect more—efficiency, luxury, and effortless control. Imagine walking into your home and having the perfect lighting automatically adjust to your preferences, creating an atmosphere that matches your mood and agenda. That’s the power of intelligent lighting design, and that’s what we bring to your home.
Highlighted Project: Transforming Spaces with Luxury Lighting Design
Backyard Golf Course Lighting
Experience the magic of expertly designed lighting with our featured backyard golf course project. See how we transformed this space into a beautifully illuminated retreat that enhances both aesthetics and functionality.
Transparent Pricing for Quality Lighting Design
At Smarter Homes, we believe in clear and straightforward pricing. Our pricing structure is designed to provide value while ensuring you get the best quality lighting design tailored to your needs.
Tier 1
Standard Lighting Design
$0.75
sq/ft
A structured manufacturer-supported package for projects needing formal CAD-based plans and fixture schedules with an anticipated 15-business-day delivery.
- (1) web-based design consultation and (2) review meetings
- Preliminary plans and fixture schedules for non-decorative and exterior structure lighting
- Final fixture bid schedule, individual specification sheets, and (2) sets of architectural revisions.
Tier 2
Deluxe Lighting Design
$1.25
sq/ft
Includes all Tier 1 services plus advanced coordination for Ketra zoning and keypad placement, delivered within 20 business days.
- Ketra zoning layout for programming and keypad types/locations specified on plan sets
- Customized installation diagrams for the technical team
- Total of (4) review/redling opportunities with one-hour review meetings
Tier 3
Premium Lighting Design
$2.50
sq/ft
The most complete manufacturer-led tier, adding high-end visualization and unlimited design flexibility for estate-level projects (20-day timeline)
- Unlimited scheduled 1-hour meetings and unlimited redline revisions as needed
- Printed lighting calculations for main areas of the home
- (2) Renderings with viewpoints selected by the homeowner
Homeworks Lighting
Controls Plan Set
$0.40
sq/ft
$0.40 per sq/ft ($1,500 minimum) provides a complete layout including Bill of Materials (BOM), labeled loads, wiring diagrams, and backroom equipment layouts.
Lighting Calculations
& Photometric Heat Map
$0.60
sq/ft
$0.60 per sq/ft ($500 minimum) uses IES files and architectural reflectance details to provide measure footcandle calculations and digital lighting representations.
Interior
Realistic Renderings
$1500 - 2500
per room
Interior ($1,500 to $2,500 per room) or Exterior ($2,500 to $5,000 based on scope) models providing accurate visualization from multiple viewpoints; 10-business-day timeline.
Ongoing Project Support
Custom Quoted
Custom quoted on-call support for project management, additional installation guides, and product order scheduling coordination.
Payment Requirement: Full payment is required before the commencement of any design or documentation services.
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