Smart Shading for Mountain Living

Blessed with abundant Colorado sunshine, Steamboat Springs homes need solutions for managing natural light. Lutron shading is up to the challenge, bringing convenience and smart management to window treatments. But Lutron shades also solve other common window treatment issues, from accessibility to safety to energy efficiency. 

Let’s explore five common problems this stylish Lutron solution solves so you and your family can enjoy beautiful views and the benefits of sunlight in any room.

Your Network Should Support Your Lifestyle

Have you suffered a network glitch at precisely the wrong time, like when trying to complete an important online purchase or in the middle of an important negotiation over Zoom? In a world where we're more connected than ever, many Steamboat Springs homeowners find their networks buckling under the pressure. 

It's not just about streaming your favorite shows and movies; networks are an essential piece of your digital life. From smart home systems that anticipate your every need to crystal-clear video calls, a rock-solid home Wi-Fi foundation is not a luxury but a necessity. 

So, how do you ensure your Colorado home stays ahead of the digital curve? Let's explore four essential keys that will transform your home network from a potential weak link into the backbone of your modern lifestyle.

Live the Smart Home Lifestyle on Your Terms

Technology might just be the new luxury, as homeowners in Steamboat Springs increasingly turn to smart technology to bring comfort and convenience to their mountain abodes. However, creating a truly integrated smart home involves more than adding a few new controls or apps. That's where a professional smart home company comes in. 

At Aurum, we excel at expert integration that can transform a house into an intuitive, efficient, and comfortable haven. Let's explore how a smart home company can elevate your Colorado residence, blending the latest technology with your refined taste to fashion a luxurious, tailored lifestyle.

What You Should Expect from a Professional Smart Home Integrator

If you are considering building a new Steamboat Springs home or remodeling one, there is a high probability that smart home features are on your wishlist. But navigating the complex world of home automation can sometimes be daunting. With different technologies, solutions, and ecosystems, how do you decide what you need and want? That's where a professional smart home automation company comes in. At Aurum, our expertise is in creating responsive, efficient, comfortable, and beautifully integrated smart homes. Let's explore what you should expect from a home automation company as you embark on your smart home project. 

AI Is Nothing New in the Smart Home

With all the talk about artificial intelligence in the past two years, you might think it's a new technology that has only recently sprung upon the world. The reality is that AI is decades in the making, with research dating back to the dawn of the first computers. Even more so, AI has been a core technology underpinning today's smart home automation systems. To some, AI might sound a bit worrisome, but if you think about what it already has enabled—especially in the smart home—you also realize the tremendous potential of the technology to enhance daily life in your Vail mountain home. Let's briefly examine how AI is transforming the smart home.

Discover What Makes Steinway Lyngdorf Different 

Many renowned brands compete for the ears of music lovers looking for the ultimate listening experience. One brand that approaches high-fidelity home audio from a less conventional perspective is Steinway Lyngdorf. Born from the marriage of Steinway & Sons' legendary craftsmanship and Lyngdorf's cutting-edge audio technology, these speaker systems are revolutionizing music experiences, offering incredible sound with elevated aesthetics. What sets Steinway Lyngdorf apart from the rest? Please keep reading to explore the qualities in more detail. 

Effortlessly Change the Ambiance of Your Home

Is light just light? Intuitively, you know there are different types of light. Outside, the bright light of a noonday sun is far different from the amber and red tones of a sunset. Inside, you likely prefer the soft glow of a lamp instead of the cool blue light of a fluorescent fixture. Naturally, these lights have their purpose, depending on the time of day and what you are doing. 

What if you could dynamically control light to any part of this spectrum? That's what lighting control brings to your Steamboat Springs home, unlocking the magic of tunable lighting in your Colorado mountain residence. Read further to learn more about this dynamic lighting and what it can do for you. 

Experience a High-Fidelity Sound System Fully Heard but Unseen

Today’s home sound systems can take many shapes and forms. From popular all-in-one connected speakers to large floor-standing loudspeakers with equally large amplifiers, there are many ways to experience different levels of audio performance. When it comes to audiophile-level sound, many might think you need large speakers and bulky subwoofers to achieve that performance echelon, but that doesn't have to be the case. A case in point is Wisdom Audio’s Sage Series L75i, a loudspeaker that files neatly into walls but delivers aural performances equal to their freestanding counterparts. Let’s explore the Sage Series L75i in more detail to see how they can outfit your Vail, CO media, or listening room. 

Discover the Role of Smart Technology in Health and Well-being

In the picturesque mountain setting of Vail, wellness may seem to come easily—just step outside. But despite the splendor of the Colorado mountains and the endless outdoor recreation, the reality is that humans spend as much as 90% of their time indoors. As a result, the environment inside a home has a huge impact on overall health and wellness. As a leading home automation company, Aurum Home Technology believes in the power of smart technology to improve lifestyles, and that extends beyond luxury and convenience to health and wellness. That’s why we leverage Cresron’s advanced solutions to create home environments that promote overall wellness through smart technology. Let’s explore how below. 

Step into Our Showroom for an Elevated Cinema Experience

Luxury home theaters are big, complex projects. In many cases, we get involved in them before the home’s foundation is poured. Why? Because a home theater has specific requirements for space, ceiling heights, room shape, acoustic treatment, and much more. As such, it may be difficult for a homeowner to visualize what it will look like and how it feels. While we do very detailed home theater design and planning that includes elevations, how does someone experience the feel of a luxury cinema? That's why we built one from the ground up in our Denver showroom. If you are building your dream home in Steamboat Springs, you can experience the visuals, sound, and ambiance of a true home cinema right in our showroom. Explore the details of how this luxurious entertainment oasis was put together.

Heighten Your Spaces with Architectural and Tunable Lighting

In the luxurious abodes of Steamboat Springs, lighting is an art form, the soul of every home. It has the power to set the mood, enhance your décor, and create a truly immersive experience. With modern lighting systems, you have the opportunity to craft an environment that reflects your refined taste and sophistication. Our lighting experts have carefully curated a collection of lighting fixtures and systems designed specifically for luxury homeowners who demand the best. With our lighting designs, you can showcase your passion for fine living. Below are some of the best lighting solutions for your Colorado home. 

How Savant Power Enables Smart Energy Consumption

Colorado luxury homeowners want the best of all worlds. They prize convenience and comfort, but with a healthy dose of sustainable living practices. Fortunately, those things are not at odds with a Savant smart home automation system. Not only does Savant enable streamlined control of lighting, climate, shading, entertainment, security, and more, but they also have a solution for intelligent energy management fully integrated with home automation, providing an easy path to sustainable living. Learn more below about Savant Power and what it can bring to your Steamboat Springs home.

How Lighting Can Complement and Enhance Your Lifestyle 

Lighting is a functional feature of every home. But just like the spectrum between basic food for sustenance and elevated culinary experiences like Sweet Basil in Vail, lighting design can transcend mere function and bring all the beauty of light to your interiors, meshing with the natural splendor of the Rocky Mountain surroundings. Ketra, part of Lutron’s smart lighting solutions, is a system lighting designers use to create light that invigorates, inspires, and intensifies your experiences at home. Let’s take a closer look at how Ketra redefines home illumination.

Wilson High-Fidelity Speaker Systems Elevate Cinema Sound

For jaw-dropping entertainment experiences in luxurious Denver homes,  home cinema enthusiasts seek not just lifelike visuals but also deeply engaging sound. Not just any speaker can deliver that experience, but extraordinary transducers like the Wisdom Audio LS4 speakers and STS subwoofers transform ordinary viewing rooms into extraordinary auditory experiences. At Aurum Home Technology, we specialize in integrating advanced home theater systems to create dedicated entertainment environments that envelop the senses in unparalleled sound quality. Read on to learn more about these exceptional speaker systems. 

Enjoy Traditional High-Fidelity Steinway Sound in a More Flexible Package

At the top echelons of high-end audio, speakers and components are often large and take up significant amounts of space. Sometimes, audiophiles want the same level of performance as larger equipment—especially speakers—in a smaller form factor that better suits their space and decor. Recognizing this need, Steinway Lyngdorf recently introduced the Model C. A speaker with its own heritage, it shares its core technology with the superlative Model D but in a smaller and lighter design. Keep reading below to learn more about the Model C and how it might be the right fit for your Denver, CO, listening space. 

How Aurum Creates Elevated Listening Experiences

When you think of high-fidelity speakers, you might imagine imposing, box-like speakers needing to occupy space in your room. Admittedly, many high-end speaker brands create exquisitely finished and attractive models, but if that's not your preference, do you have to compromise on sound quality? There was a time when the answer was yes, but certainly not anymore. Modern architectural hi-fi speakers pack all the performance you want into packages discreetly installed in walls and ceilings, freeing your space to embody your design vision. Stay with us as we provide some examples of how you can have high-fidelity home audio custom-fitted to your Vail, CO, space to create sublime listening experiences. 

How Aurum Crafts Custom Home Cinemas 

Creating the perfect home theater is a blend of art and precision engineering, particularly in the luxurious residences of Vail, where attention to detail is paramount. At Aurum Home Technology, we understand that a home theater isn’t just a room with an AV system; it’s an experience. That's why our approach to home theater design involves meticulous planning and execution, ensuring that every aspect, from the acoustics to the aesthetics, is carefully considered. Our process guarantees that the final setup meets and exceeds your expectations with no surprises—just pure cinematic enjoyment for your Colorado home. Take a closer look at our process below. 

Turning Smart Home Visions into Reality

In the luxurious retreats of Vail, home automation has become an integral part of the luxury lifestyle. At Aurum, we specialize in transforming these sophisticated homes with customized, fully integrated smart systems that enhance comfort and security and blend seamlessly with your home's aesthetic. From initial design through implementation, our process ensures that every detail is considered, so there are no surprises—only delight in the elevated living experience. Keep reading below to learn more about our detailed process that delivers on the vision of the integrated smart home. 

Harnessing and Managing Natural Light in Steamboat Springs

The beauty of natural light on the landscape makes the Colorado mountains an ideal backdrop for experiencing a unique blend of outdoor splendor with indoor comfort. Motorized shades, particularly those from Lutron's Palladiom line, offer an elegant solution to harnessing this natural beauty within the luxurious confines of Steamboat Springs homes. They allow homeowners to effortlessly control the ambiance and mood, marrying the raw allure of mountain living with the pinnacle of home automation technology. Let's explore what motorized shades can do for your mountain home. 

Harnessing the Power of Tunable Light for Enhanced Wellness and Beauty

The transformative power of lighting in shaping our living environments has never been more evident. A recent report on lighting trends by Lutron indicates that 91% of U.S. homeowners say that quality lighting is important to their home design, and 75% say that lighting is one of the most important design choices for their home. Offering unparalleled precision and versatility, Ketra's full-spectrum, tunable LED lighting solutions are at the forefront of meeting homeowner preferences for quality lighting—enhancing wellness, ambiance, and a seamless connection to the natural world. Let’s explore how Ketra lighting control can transform the way you experience your Colorado Springs, CO, home.