100 year old Home Restoration Project

Restoring a century-old home while integrating modern smart home technology required a careful balance of preservation and innovation. Our client wanted to enhance comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency without compromising the architectural integrity and vintage charm of their home. The project focused on incorporating smart switches and lighting automation, allowing seamless control while maintaining the home’s historic aesthetics.

Rusé Vision

The homeowners wanted a fully connected, modern smart home but were committed to keeping the vintage architectural details intact. Our solution was to discreetly install smart switches, fans, and lighting that blended in with the home’s traditional design. Our approach was to respect the rich history and craftsmanship of this 100-year-old home while subtly introducing smart home technology.

“Our challenge was to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge devices into the home without compromising its timeless aesthetics.”

Key Features

The client sought a discreet and non-intrusive smart home solution that could provide modern functionality without altering the home’s original woodwork, vintage fixtures, or classic interior design. The primary requirements included:

• Smart Switches for Effortless Control: Retrofit-friendly switches that replace traditional controls while preserving the home’s authentic design.
• Automated Smart Lighting: Customizable lighting scenes that enhance ambience, energy efficiency, and ease of use without affecting period-accurate fixtures.
• Seamless Integration: A system that blends with the existing architecture, avoiding unnecessary rewiring or visible modifications.
• Remote & Voice Control: The ability to control lighting and ambiance remotely through smartphones or voice assistants.
• Energy Efficiency Upgrades: Smart technology that optimizes power consumption while maintaining historical authenticity.

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge: Ensuring that the smart switches and lighting solutions complement the classic aesthetic of the home without looking out of place.

Solution: We selected retrofit smart switches that fit into existing switchboards, maintaining the vintage appealwhile offering modern control.

Challenge: Preserving the original wiring and structure without major alterations.

Solution: We implemented wireless and retrofit solutions, allowing smart control without the need for invasive rewiring.

Challenge: Enhancing convenience without introducing visible modern gadgets that clash with the home’s period style.

Solution: We used discreet smart controls hidden behind traditional-looking panels and enabled voice & app control for seamless operation.

Challenge: Ensuring energy efficiency while using period-accurate lighting fixtures.

Solution: Smart dimmers and scheduling features were integrated, reducing energy consumption while maintaining warm, vintage lighting.

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This restoration project was a perfect example of blending history with innovation. The homeowners now enjoy the ease of smart automation while maintaining the historic charm of their residence. By integrating thoughtful and minimally invasive smart technology, we transformed this classic home into a timeless, intelligent living space without losing its heritage.