Classic Design Meets Tech Innovation at Chelsea Townhouse

Renovating a property is always a challenge, but when that property is Grade II listed and the homeowner wants to maintain a traditional aesthetic while ensuring the space is fit for modern living, the task is even greater.

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This was the case in a recent project for home technology specialists JPAV in which the owners of a Georgian townhouse in fashionable Chelsea undertook a sympathetic renovation that also includes a whole host of discreet technology from Snap One. JPAV worked closely with client and the two interior design studios responsible for the project, Steph Hill Designs and Devereux Designs, to make sure that the smart home system afforded all the lifestyle benefits demands by the client as well as meeting the aesthetic challenges of the project.

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James Shorter of JPAV explains: “The owners knew they wanted home automation technology, but they didn’t want to see it. They were keen to keep the style as classic as possible and there were listed areas that made it quite difficult to do certain things. We had to think outside the box in a number of areas and both we and the homeowners are delighted with the result.”

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While discrete technology was a must, ease of use was also high on the priority list and as the client was familiar with the Control4 platform, it was an easy decision to turn to the Snap One brand once again for a reliable and intuitive experience.

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Shorter adds: “Control4 handles pretty much everything in the house, integrating audio, lighting, TVs, heating and security control onto one seamless platform. The family love the benefit of being able to control things anywhere. If they forget to do something, they can just log in to their phone, turn the heating on when they arrive at a destination, adjust the lighting schedules or whatever. that they can have multiple properties all on one Control4 app, so they don’t have to use different apps for different properties and technologies.

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Control4’s CA-10 automation controller is at the heart of the Chelsea townhouse system, offering reliability, flexibility and built-in OvrC remote management for enhanced troubleshooting. The Core5, meanwhile, manages the wide range of devices throughout the property, creating personalised automated experiences for the family. This includes a vacation mode which mimics the family being at home when they’re travelling. Alongside the app, Control4’s Halo remote and T4 touchscreens are proving the ideal interface for the client, offering simple, customisable control and sleek, unobtrusive designs.

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The family love the new Halo remotes,” he adds. “They also have wall-mounted touch panels at key locations on every floor with flush housing, so they look amazing.

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Keen to have a premium quality audio system throughout the house, the client was also clear that they wanted to minimise impact on the interior design and retain the clean aesthetic of the property. This led to the decision to install invisible speakers along with architectural in-ceiling speakers from Snap One brand, Triad, in the guest rooms. Additional Triad outdoor speakers are located on the roof terrace to provide the perfect ambience for enjoying the fresh air and social gatherings. Triad 16x16AMS v2 audio matrix switches and Triad PAMP4-125v2 amps ensure high-resolution audio can be experienced throughout the home.

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Security was also a consideration with this project and a Luma X20 CCTV system from Snap One, the first Luma product line to include full OvrC integration, is in operation. AI-powered human and vehicle detection, automatic video stream configuration in Control4, and enhanced camera views ensure peace of mind for the homeowner, while aControl4 DS2 door station offers video monitoring, motion detection and HD video, while ensuring easy access for expected visitors.

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Also central to the installation is Snap One’s WattBox power management, with WattBox PDUs controlling and monitoring the system, something Shorter says is “superb”, especially when combined with OvrC. He continues: “Opening OvrC and being able to reboot boxes is great. Allowing us to remotely reboot devices is a godsend. We end up putting WattBox in pretty much every project, it's just a varying amount of whether it's everything or just the core devices.”

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That theme of centralized management continues with the addition of Araknis Wi-Fi 6 access points, bringing higher network capacity and enhanced reliability to the project. The high speeds of Wi-Fi 6combined with OvrC Wi-Fi management is again bringing great benefits to the homeowner and the integrator.

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“OvrC and its integration with Control4, WattBox, Araknis and other Snap One brands is an absolute game-changer. It makes life so much easier for us and our client. We love it.” adds Shorter.

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For more information and to book a place visit: Control4 | British Institute of Interior Design (biid.org.uk). Information on JPAV is available at www.jpav.co.

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Existing Snap One partners can learn more https://dealer-emea.control4.com/. To learn more about Snap One and apply to be a partner please visit https://www.snapone.com/emea.

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Snap One Kit List

• Control4 CA-10
• Control4 Core5
• Triad 16x16AMS v2
• Control4 Halo
• Control4 8" T4 in Wall Smart Backboxes
• Control4 DS2
• Triad PAMP4-125v2
• Araknis WiFi 6
• WattbBox PDUs
• Luma X20 CCTV
• OvrC remote management

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