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Residential Comfort & Design

Light, privacy and comfort shaped around daily life.

SES designs and installs intelligent lighting and motorized shading for one room, selected areas or the entire property—combining controls, fixtures, fabrics and automation into a simple experience.

What SES Provides

Control the electric light and manage the daylight.

Lighting and shades solve different parts of the same experience. SES coordinates dimmers, keypads, fixtures, shade motors, fabrics, sensors and automation so rooms feel comfortable, look intentional and remain easy to use.

Whole-home systemsSingle rooms and renovationsIndoor and outdoor lightingMotorized shades and drapery
Lighting & Shade Services

Choose the work your home needs.

SES can deliver a complete system, improve selected rooms or modernize existing controls while retaining compatible equipment and wiring.

01

Whole-Home Lighting Control

A coordinated system that replaces rows of switches with clear scenes and consistent control throughout the residence.

  • Dimmers, switches and centralized panels
  • Designer keypads and engraved buttons
  • Room, floor and whole-home scenes
  • App and voice-control integration
  • Occupancy and daylight sensors
  • Testing, labeling and documentation
02

Architectural & Decorative Lighting

Fixture planning and control for the layers of light that support tasks, architecture, artwork and atmosphere.

  • Downlights and adjustable accent fixtures
  • Linear, cove and undercabinet lighting
  • Tunable-white and color-capable lighting
  • Decorative-fixture control and dimming
  • Driver, load and compatibility planning
  • Coordination with architects and designers
03

Motorized Shades & Drapery

Window treatments selected for privacy, glare, comfort and design, then integrated with simple controls and scenes.

  • Roller, Roman and specialty shades
  • Motorized drapery tracks
  • Sheer, privacy and blackout fabrics
  • Recessed, fascia and exposed mounting
  • Wired and wireless motor options
  • Measurement, specification and installation
04

Outdoor & Landscape Lighting

Controlled illumination for entries, paths, architecture and outdoor living areas across the property.

  • Architectural and facade lighting
  • Path, garden and landscape lighting
  • Patio, deck and pool-area control
  • Astronomical schedules and timers
  • Weather-aware automation options
  • Integration with indoor scenes and security
05

Retrofit, Repair & Modernization

A practical path for adding intelligence without a full remodel or improving an existing lighting and shade system.

  • Existing-system assessment
  • Smart dimmer and switch retrofits
  • Keypad and control upgrades
  • Shade motor and control service
  • Programming and scene refinement
  • Ongoing service and support
Flexible Project Scope

One room, every window or the complete property.

SES scales the project around the customer's priorities. Lighting and shades can be installed together, separately or in phases supported by a long-term plan.

  • EverydayKitchens, bedrooms and living areas
  • FocusedHome offices, theaters and specialty rooms
  • DaylightHigh-glare and privacy-sensitive windows
  • OutdoorEntries, patios, gardens and landscapes
  • ProjectsNew construction and renovations
  • ExistingRetrofits, repairs and phased upgrades
Products & Equipment

Purchase a complete system or selected components.

SES supplies lighting and shade products as part of an installed system and can also help customers select compatible controls, fixtures, motors, fabrics and supporting equipment.

Dimmers, switches & keypadsWall controls selected for the electrical load, design language, room function and desired user experience.
Controllers, panels & interfacesCentral and distributed components that coordinate lighting zones, shade groups, sensors and connected-home commands.
Architectural & linear lightingDownlights, accent fixtures, linear channels, drivers and tunable-lighting products designed as coordinated layers.
Shade motors, tracks & hardwareQuiet motor systems, drapery tracks, brackets, recessed pockets, fascia and power components.
Shade fabrics & finishesSheer, privacy, room-darkening and blackout materials selected for performance, view, color and interior design.
Sensors & automation accessoriesOccupancy, light-level, temperature and contact sensors that support responsive scenes and energy-conscious operation.
Cabling, power & infrastructureLow-voltage and line-voltage coordination, shade power supplies, enclosures and documented infrastructure.
Products with professional integration: SES can supply selected components, a coordinated lighting or shade package, or the complete design, installation, programming and refinement engagement.
How the System Works Together

One command can coordinate the entire room.

SES connects controls, processors, lighting zones, shades and automation so the customer chooses an experience rather than operating individual devices.

01 · Intent

The customer chooses a scene.

A keypad, app, schedule, sensor or voice command communicates what the room should do.

02 · Intelligence

The controller applies the plan.

Programming translates the request into coordinated lighting levels, shade positions and timing.

03 · Electric Light

Each lighting layer responds.

Dimmers, switches, drivers and fixtures move to their assigned levels, color temperatures or colors.

04 · Daylight & Privacy

Shades move with the scene.

Motors position shades or drapery for glare control, privacy, comfort and the desired view.

05 · Connected Experience

The room works as one.

Lighting and shades can coordinate with climate, security, entertainment and away routines.

The supporting foundation matters: compatible loads and drivers, correct shade measurements, dependable wiring or wireless communication, power planning and clear documentation support every scene.

Lighting & shade brands offered

Control4LutronVantageColorbeamDMF LightingWAC LightingAmerican LightingScreen InnovationsDraper at HomeSomfy
The SES Process

Planned by room, delivered as one experience.

SES defines how each space should look, feel and respond before selecting controls, fixtures, shades and fabrics. This keeps the design cohesive and the operation simple.

Discover

We identify the rooms, routines, privacy needs, daylight conditions, design priorities, project schedule and budget.

Survey & Coordinate

SES reviews windows, electrical loads, wiring, fixture specifications, mounting conditions and construction plans.

Design & Propose

We define lighting zones, controls, fixtures, shade types, motors, fabrics, scenes, infrastructure and project scope.

Install & Program

Controls, lighting and shades are installed, commissioned and integrated with the smart-home system where applicable.

Refine & Hand Off

Scenes, dimming levels and shade positions are adjusted in the finished rooms, then documented and demonstrated.

Start with how each room should look, feel and respond.
Talk With SES

Plan intelligent lighting and shades.

Tell us whether you are planning a complete system, improving selected rooms, adding motorized window treatments, upgrading outdoor lighting or modernizing existing controls.

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