Explore the Latest Outdoor Lighting Innovations from a Coastal Source Dealer

As more homeowners began enjoying outdoor living, the need for high-quality landscape lighting became apparent. Too often, bright white lights took away from the ambiance of nightfall, enhancing security but doing little for the overall aesthetics and design. 

Coastal areas, such as Rye NY, faced even greater challenges, with the sea salt’s corrosive nature quickly damaging outdoor light fixtures and connections. 

Then came Coastal Source. 

Born in the Florida Keys, a band of brothers set out to create warm outdoor lighting that could withstand the elements, including sand and saltwater. They succeeded. At Digital Home Systems, we’re proud to be a Coastal Source dealer, sharing their incredible outdoor lighting systems with our clients in Rye and Greenwich. 

Here, we’ll explore their latest innovation: EVO.

How to Build Beautiful Spaces Without Sacrificing Comfort 

In Part 1, we showcased how lighting control, motorized shades, and discreet audio complement a design by keeping technology out of view. But that’s only the beginning.

This follow-up further expands on our go-to hidden technology solutions. If you’ve ever struggled with where to put a thermostat or wished a TV could disappear after the show ends, this list is a must-have for your next Westport, CT, project. 

And the earlier you bring in a technology partner, the better the results. We can help map out wiring, recommend design-friendly products, and install them in a way that supports your vision. When technology experts help from the start, you avoid last-minute compromises and gain access to solutions you may not have known existed.

Smart Home Living Made Simple With Unified Control 

Smart home technology has come a long way. Once a luxury reserved for the tech-savvy, it's now making its way into homes all over Milford, CT. Many folks are excited about what smart systems like Control4 can do for their daily routines, but it’s common to feel overwhelmed by the idea. That’s why we recommend Control4 systems. Their features are easy to access with a few taps or voice commands. Below we outline some of the many reasons a professionally installed one simplifies your routines while enhancing your everyday life. 

Explore Smart Strategies for a More Efficient Home

You deserve a home that feels comfortable without wasting energy. That balance can be hard to achieve, but Control4 makes it easier with automation that fine-tunes lighting, climate, and power usage. You don’t have to think about turning off lights, adjusting the thermostat, or monitoring energy consumption. Your home does it for you.

Control4 lighting schedules, smart thermostats, and real-time energy monitoring work together to reduce waste and lower utility costs. The best part? It all happens in the background, keeping your home efficient without disrupting your daily routine. 

SEE MORE: 5 Ways Control4 Sets Itself Apart from Other Home Automation Systems 

Lighting That Works with Natural Daylight

Wasting electricity on unnecessary lighting is a common way of driving up energy costs. Control4 lighting automation helps by managing indoor lights based on natural daylight. Using sensors that detect outdoor brightness, lights automatically dim or turn off when enough sunlight fills a room. Scheduling also plays a key role. Program lighting to follow a routine that matches your daily habits. For example, lights in your living areas can brighten in the morning and fade as the sun sets. You reduce energy waste while maintaining a natural rhythm

Smarter Climate Control for Consistent Comfort

Heating and cooling account for the biggest portion of your monthly energy bill. A Control4 smart thermostat adapts to your lifestyle by automatically adjusting the temperature based on time of day, occupancy, and weather conditions. When no one is home, your thermostat enters a predetermined eco mode instead of running heating or cooling at full power.