Architectural Lighting & Tunable Light
Fixture control, dimming compatibility, Ketra or tunable-light interfaces, keypad locations and scene programming coordinated with the lighting design.
TRADE PARTNER · INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Technology, Lighting & Shading for Interior Designers
Regent5 works with interior designers as a lighting, shading and residential technology consultant and installation partner. We coordinate architectural lighting, motorized shades and drapery, discreet controls, invisible audio, concealed displays and the electrical and low-voltage infrastructure behind them early enough to protect millwork, finishes, furnishings and visual intent.
WALLS + WINDOWS
Keypads, Shades and Drapery Belong to the Interior Package
Switch banks, thermostats, touchscreens and visible hardware can undermine a resolved room. We coordinate keypad families, finishes, engraving, shade pockets, drapery tracks, fabric stack, motor access, blocking and power with elevations and millwork so every visible control reads as an intentional design decision.
LIGHT AS MATERIAL
Coordinate Tunable Light, Warm Dim and Daylight Together
Ketra, tunable white, warm dim, architectural fixtures and automated window treatments affect color, art, textile and material perception throughout the day. Current Lutron HomeWorks systems are designed to coordinate lighting, window treatments and keypads natively, giving design teams a practical way to treat electric light and daylight as one controllable layer.
CONCEALED TECHNOLOGY
Hide Audio, Displays and Equipment Before Finishes Close the Options
Invisible speakers, small-aperture speakers, art displays, projector lifts, motorized screens and remote equipment racks can preserve the room’s visual hierarchy, but only when structure, clearances, ventilation, signal pathways and service access are coordinated before drywall and fabrication.
DETAIL COORDINATION
Resolve Pockets, Trims, Openings and Mounting Heights on Paper
Recessed shade pockets need depth, access and power. Drapery needs track geometry and stack space. Invisible audio needs compatible finish assemblies. Keypads need to align with doors, artwork and furniture. These are design details first and installation questions second, so Regent5 coordinates them with the architect, millworker, lighting designer and window-treatment team.
CONTROL LANGUAGE
Replace Wall Clutter With a Consistent Control Palette
Centralized lighting and shading can reduce conventional switch banks and let the design team choose a consistent control language. Current Lutron keypad families include architectural metal, glass and handcrafted options, allowing controls to be selected with the same material discipline as hardware and fixtures.
MOCKUP + COMMISSIONING
Review the Experience Before the Client Lives With It
The finished result depends on more than hardware selection. Regent5 can help design teams compare controls, lighting quality, shade operation and interfaces before specification, then commission scenes, shade limits, AV behavior and user controls after installation so the residence feels composed rather than merely connected.
DESIGN-ALIGNED TECHNOLOGY
The Technology Details That Most Often Touch the Interior Package
CEDIA’s current design/build resources emphasize early collaboration between technology professionals and design teams. For interiors, that collaboration becomes tangible in the details below.
Roller Shades & Drapery
Pocket dimensions, blocking, tracks, power, motor access, fabric stack, glare and privacy planned before framing and millwork are final.
Keypads & Wall Controls
Control family, finish, engraving, mounting height and wall composition coordinated with doors, art, furniture and decorative hardware.
Invisible & Small-Aperture Audio
Speaker strategy selected around acoustic expectations, ceiling design and finish conditions before assemblies close.
Concealed Displays & Projection
Art displays, lifts, recesses, projectors, screens and remote equipment coordinated for structure, cooling and service access.
Interior Mockups & Client Review
Controls, lighting, shade operation and automation interfaces reviewed in person when product feel and visual quality matter to selection.
INTERIOR DESIGN FAQ
Questions Interior Designers and Decorators Ask
When should the interior designer involve Regent5?
Before reflected ceilings, millwork, shade pockets, wall elevations and lighting details are finalized. Early coordination preserves options for recessed shades, concealed displays, invisible speakers, keypads and equipment access.
Can motorized drapery and roller shades be fully recessed?
Often yes, but pocket dimensions, track type, fabric stack, motor access, blocking, power and window conditions need to be coordinated before framing and finish work.
Can speakers be hidden without sacrificing sound quality?
Yes when the room and performance goals support the right solution. Invisible and small-aperture speakers minimize visual impact; critical listening and cinema spaces may use different approaches where performance takes priority.
Do you work with our lighting designer and fixture specification?
Yes. Regent5 coordinates controls, circuiting, dimming compatibility, tunable-light interfaces, keypad locations and electrical installation alongside the lighting designer’s intent.
How do you reduce switch clutter?
Centralized lighting and shade control can consolidate multiple individual switches into programmable keypads, reducing wall clutter while preserving intuitive local control.
Can clients compare control finishes and shade operation before specifying?
Yes. Regent5’s San Carlos experience center lets design teams and clients compare lighting, shades, controls and automation interfaces before final selections are released.
What needs to be coordinated for concealed televisions or projection?
Structure, recess depth, lift or screen clearances, ventilation, signal pathways, power, service access and the relationship to millwork or ceiling assemblies should all be resolved before fabrication.
Does Regent5 replace the architect, lighting designer or window-treatment workroom?
No. Regent5 coordinates the technical and installation requirements with those specialists so their design intent can be executed cleanly.
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