Cameras first, especially on the water
On canal-front lots, owners want to see the dock, the bulkhead and the street as easily as the front door. We plan camera positions for those views, mount hardware rated for salt air and wet weather, and record locally on the home network so footage does not depend on a cloud subscription.
Raised and rebuilt homes often have new open-plan living levels above parking or storage. That changes where equipment can live and how cable gets to the outdoor cameras, so we plan routes during construction rather than after.
Light, shade and music for bright rooms
Large windows toward the water bring glare and heat in the afternoon. Motorized shades handle that on a schedule or with one button, and Lutron lighting control sets the rooms for evening without walls of switches.
Whole-home audio carries through the living level and out to the deck. Control4 brings shades, lights, music and cameras into one app, which is especially useful for checking the house when you are away during a storm.