by Gina Romanello | Jan 4, 2023 | Innerspace Blog
It’s the start of a new year, and like many individuals, companies set new goals and resolutions for the year ahead. It is also a time to reflect on the past year and to think about what went well, where we could have improved and what we are most proud of. Below is a list of our most notable moments of 2022.
Award-Winning Installations
We are always striving for continued excellence and want to stay “ahead of the curve.” Together with our industry partners, many of whom are leaders in their respective trades, we want to create projects that stand out from the rest.
As members of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County (HBRA), we were thrilled to learn we were awarded the HOBI for Best Home Technology again this year. The winning home has a fully integrated Savant control system, but what makes this project especially noteworthy is it demonstrates a unique approach to lighting design and control. We were able to successfully combine conventional architectural recessed lighting with modern recessed linear LED strip lighting, perimeter lighting and decorative shelf and closet lighting throughout. Everything works together in concert to provide a warm and unique living space. We had the opportunity to collaborate on the final lighting design with a talented veteran lighting designer from the UK who specializes in cutting edge fixture choices and the application of recessed linear lighting, providing us with the opportunity to utilize these two distinct styles elegantly within the same spaces.
in addition, InnerSpace Electronics created the entire landscape lighting design and landscape fixture package. In our years of designing and providing innovative lighting and control solutions, this is the most interesting lighting design we have had the opportunity to work on.
Showroom Now Open
When we moved into our new office, the goal was to turn our space into a working showroom and demonstration space. All our technology, including our lighting processors & main equipment rack, is on display so industry partners & potential clients who visit the showroom can see exactly what we are including in our proposals. The entire space is outfitted with various types of in-wall, in-ceiling & in-room speakers, LED lighting fixtures, a lighting control system, an integrated control system, smart thermostats, video displays & surveillance cameras. We have a ‘lighting lab’ installed in our conference room which is set-up with a video conferencing system. We also have a certified Ketra showroom, one of the only showrooms in our area. Once we received the official certification from Lutron, we couldn’t wait to show off our new space and hosted two events for the design build community. Both events were structured so there was an educational component, demonstrations, and networking. The events were a success, and we look forward to hosting many more in the new year.
Dealer Status Updates
Once again, we were recognized as a Diamond Elite Dealer with Lutron based on our sales volume. A Diamond Elite Dealer must meet volume requirements over $750K within a fiscal year. To achieve this volume, our entire team needs to know, understand & be proficient in their entire product line from lighting processors to keypads to motorized window treatments.
As Savant dealers for many years, we continuously maintain their requirements to meet the high standards of a Platinum dealer. We are also proud to be a Savant Ambassador which means we lead with Savant as our integrated platform, we have adopted the Beta software & we have met all minimum spends in the categories of Audio/Video/Speakers, Energy/Lighting/Shades/Climate and Hosts & IU’s.
One thing we can look back on and take away from 2022 is the importance of strengthening our partnerships with the design-build community. Technology is always changing, and our partners look for us to be the expert on the latest offerings. It is so important that we continue to put an emphasis on continuing education and maintaining our strong vendor relations.
As we look ahead into the new year, we have ambitious goals that include more educational events both in our own space and utilizing vendor showrooms. We are also looking forward to attending more industry events to stay “in the know” about all the latest innovations in the home technology space. Thank you to all our industry & vendor partners and our clients for a successful 2022 and we wish everyone a happy, healthy & prosperous 2023!
by Gina Romanello | Apr 19, 2021 | Innerspace Blog
Whether you are interested in lighting control, motorized window treatments or high-quality LED lighting fixtures, InnerSpace Electronics is your one-stop shop for all things Lutron & Ketra. We are proud to announce our continued Diamond Elite Dealer recognition by Lutron through 2020. The Diamond Elite Dealer status is based on our volume with Lutron, but with that volume comes expertise.
We are thankful to our industry partners within the design build community, and of course our amazing clients, for without whom we would not be able to achieve this status.
by Jason Ferezy | Sep 25, 2018 | Innerspace awards, Innerspace Blog, Lighting
Light is an important part of our personal environment. It affects how we see and how we feel. We spend most of our lives under electric light – in our homes, schools, offices, stores, even outdoor spaces. But not all light is created equal.
The right light helps us live and work better. It can make visual tasks, such as reading, easier. It can set the mood for a space – vivid and energizing in a home office or gym, or warm and intimate for a dinner party. It can accentuate the colors and textures of fine furnishings. The right light may even help us sleep better.
LET THE OPPORTUNITY SHINE ON
For over 30 years we’ve been involved in controlling these environments through lighting control systems such as Lutron, working closely with architects, home builders, and interior designers to create programmable environments based on a client’s needs and desires. A residential project’s lighting control is directed through predetermined lighting plans and typically contains specified fixtures selected in earlier phases of construction that may present challenges when it’s time to program the control system. This can cause a great deal of strife for all parties involved and even delay a project while sorting out compatibility issues between fixtures and programming.
As A/V and Lighting Control Specialists, the lack of control we have on a project at this stage of the game opened up an opportunity for us. It was important to claim a majority stake in the lighting development stage to ensure the best possible lighting experience and control for our customers.
ADDING A LIGHTING DESIGN TEAM
In order to achieve this we invested in our tenured lighting control engineers and provided them the means to earn their certifications as ALA Lighting Specialists, and in Lutron HomeWorks Illumination and QS. Additionally, through our long-standing partnership with the nationally recognized Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA), we have access to an expert designer to support our team.
Our service benefits projects of any size that lack an appointed lighting designer or need a backup design team to review existing plans and provide recommendations that will further enhance the original design.
SELLING AND SPECIFYING LIGHT FIXTURES
Resources geared up, our next step was to expand our brand portfolio to include lighting fixtures giving us greater leverage to specify and sell high performance, energy efficient, state-of-the-art LED fixtures that are compatible with the most popular lighting control systems. We are pleased to announce our new offerings from Lutron Ivalo Finiré, USAI Lighting, Ketra, and DMF Lighting. Whether for new construction or retrofit renovation projects, we have an appropriate fixture that fits. With a range of color options, from classic, consistent white, to dimming cycles that stimulate the patterns of natural daylight, to a rainbow of saturated colored light, the possibilities are endless.
Through direct relationships with these manufacturers, we are competitively priced to meet a variety of project scopes and budgets. Lead times tend to be reduced by cutting out multiple middle men commonly used in traditional purchasing channels.
Furthermore, coupling our design services at the beginning with specifying and purchasing the fixtures in the middle alleviates any compliance issues at the last stage when it’s time to program the lighting control system; therefore, miscommunications are prevented, delays are lessened, budgets are met, and longstanding relationships are developed.
DELIVERING AWARD-WINNING RESULTS
The investment in developing our working knowledge of lighting from conception, to specification, to execution has captured gains in delivering award-winning environments. Most recently we were named the winners of the 2018 Lutron Excellence Award for Best Use of Lutron’s High-Performance LED Fixtures. The winning project conjoined all trades – architect, lighting designer, home builder, and InnerSpace; and resulted in a truly unforgettable classic, shingle style home overlooking the Long Island Sound.
The lighting plan was designed to illuminate the space while highlighting all the fine details and rich finishes. With a project scope of over 330 Lutron Ivalo Finiré fixtures and 144 circuits of lighting, the ability to partner up with the contracted lighting designer to assess the plans and supply the fixtures was helpful in meeting budgetary requirements, and allowed InnerSpace Electronics to provide a beautifully designed and functioning Lutron QS system to the homeowner.
LIGHT AND LEARN
To learn more about our lighting design services and our lighting brand portfolio click here. To schedule a demo please contact us.
When we moved into our new office, the goal was to turn our space into a working showroom and demonstration space. All our technology, including our lighting processors & main equipment rack, is on display so industry partners & potential clients who visit the showroom can see exactly what we are including in our proposals. The entire space is outfitted with various types of in-wall, in-ceiling & in-room speakers, LED lighting fixtures, a lighting control system, an integrated control system, smart thermostats, video displays & surveillance cameras. We have a ‘lighting lab’ installed in our conference room which is set-up with a video conferencing system. We also have a certified Ketra showroom, one of the only showrooms in our area. Once we received the official certification from Lutron, we couldn’t wait to show off our new space and hosted two events for the design build community. Both events were structured so there was an educational component, demonstrations, and networking. The events were a success, and we look forward to hosting many more in the new year.
Once again, we were recognized as a Diamond Elite Dealer with Lutron based on our sales volume. A Diamond Elite Dealer must meet volume requirements over $750K within a fiscal year. To achieve this volume, our entire team needs to know, understand & be proficient in their entire product line from lighting processors to keypads to motorized window treatments.
As Savant dealers for many years, we continuously maintain their requirements to meet the high standards of a Platinum dealer. We are also proud to be a Savant Ambassador which means we lead with Savant as our integrated platform, we have adopted the Beta software & we have met all minimum spends in the categories of Audio/Video/Speakers, Energy/Lighting/Shades/Climate and Hosts & IU’s.
