Smart Home Showroom – Leeds

Our Leeds showroom demonstrates a perfect blend of cutting edge technology with classic styling. Feel the change in atmosphere as the Lutron lighting and blind control adjusts automatically within the fantastic 8m x 6m period lounge room. A 85" 4K UHD TV screen is accompanied by a high-quality Sonance surround sound system, built invisibly behind the bespoke media wall upholstery panels. A great example of how you can combine technology and design. The TV and surround speakers are fed by a 4K centralised video distribution system and a Bang and Olufsen high end dedicated stereo music system offers an alternative solution. The room features Crestron and Control4 control systems controlling the rooms lighting, blinds, heating, music and TV systems.

Our new 2nd cinema demonstration room allows our clients to experience two different Dolby Atmos home cinema systems from M&K, Yamaha and Sony and Krix, Anthem and Sony in a single room for direct comparison so you can easily choose the quality level and sound characteristics of the system you prefer.

In addition to the audio visual equipment our 2nd cinema also includes a custom designed acoustically treated interior, Lutron lighting control, RTI smart home control remote, tablet and in wall touch screen controllers, Orluna light fittings and our custom SMS tensioned fabric track system.

Two rows of seating from Front Rows incredibly cost effective electric reclining home cinema seats and Colleccion Alexandra’s Italian designer reclining cinema chairs allow for a comparison of styles, reclining systems and finish options..

Our dedicated reference cinema room showcases a turnkey overhaul of a once damp cellar into an incredible custom designed cinema. With a bespoke Art Deco styled fabric-lined interior that conceals the acoustic treatments, the cinema room allows has stunning lighting effects and full Lutron lighting control. The technology is also of the highest quality to deliver a reference-grade cinematic experience in the comfort of the home. With CinemaStyle bespoke dedicated cinema seating; immersive Dolby Atmos 7.4.4 surround sound via Wisdom speakers and Trinov processing and amplification; 4k cinemascope Laser projection by JVC; and a Kaleidescape 4k movie server, this room demonstrates the level of custom design and audiovisual performance which can be achieved with a larger budget and a dedicated room.

The Leeds smart home show house features numerous control systems from Crestron, Crestron HomeControl4 and RTI. This allows you to see the differences in capability, ease of use and overall functionality. After experimenting with the smart home systems yourself, you can make a more informed assessment on the requirements of your project and the most suitable solution.

The house features integrated lighting, heating, air conditioning, blinds, CCTV, gate entry, burglar alarm, external security and TV and music systems. We’d recommend trying out as much as you can. All of these features can be controlled with tablets, smartphones or in-wall touch screens, which means no matter where you are in the home, you’ll always have control.

Multiroom music systems have been installed throughout the Leeds showroom. There is technology from Sonos, Crestron, Control4, Sonance, Wisdom, Bang and Olufsen so that you can experience different systems in each of the rooms of the home and hear the difference. Speakers are also located in various positions, for example, in the ceiling, disguised as artwork, plastered over and invisible or as stand-alone floor speakers. This helps you to assess which devices are required for your own smart home project and also how you want them to fit with the design of your home. Each speaker system has varying levels of quality and price points, so we recommend experimenting with all of them during your visit to the showroom.

You’ll also find a full 4K TV distribution system within the property, which distributes Sky TV, CCTV and Apple TV to every room.

Security is a vital part of any smart home and the show house allows you to experience numerous levels of security so you can make a decision for your own home. You can test the CCTV system, gate entry, burglar alarm integration and our bespoke perimeter garden security solution.

With a smart home system installed, you are able to manage the various elements of your advanced security in one unified solution. By simply using the app on the device of your choice, you can get an overview of the home's security capabilities and understand its advantages. Walking out of the showroom after a visit, you’ll have a much better idea of what your own requirements are for your smart home project.

Our Leeds showroom allows you to test drive CEDIA’s award-winning “Best Showroom”. Previously a derelict Victorian property, it is now presented as a modern space that demonstrates how technology can enhance a real living environment. The award-winning showroom has also been praised for its future-proofing technology, demonstrating how homes can be equipped with smart technologies for many years to come.

If you know you want a smart home but you’ve no idea how you would make it work, visiting a showroom can prove really useful. By visiting the Leeds showroom, you’ll see the latest innovations in smart home technology to inspire you for your own home. Our sample room has a huge variety of different systems, fabrics and finishes on display systems for you to try and you’ll have a much more refined idea of what to use for your own project.

A home equipped with smart technology feels different to your standard everyday home. Automation creates a unique atmosphere within the home for you to enjoy that you won’t find anywhere else. For example, imagine the lights switching on as you walk into a room or the blinds starting to close automatically the moment the sun sets. These small things all add up to completely change the way you see your home.

The only way to really know what this feels like is to visit a smart home and see the possibilities for yourself. Every home has a different atmosphere and personality and for smart homes, it is exactly the same. Whilst you experience and learn about the different aspects of our Leeds showroom, you’ll also have the opportunity to discuss with an expert how this would translate to your own project.