Kotekuh Magazine - Issue 1 - Winter 2012/2013

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WHY CHOOSE LED?

in the TV area, kitchen and over the dining table, which help to define these areas. For the ultimate finishing touch, the bar itself has also been fitted with colour changing LED strips - situated under both the seating area, and within the two shelves behind it. The nearby wall-mounted keypad provides the homeowner with the ultimate lighting experience; enabling choice and style, they can cycle through a selection of 12 of their favourite colours depending on their mood, the party or maybe even their outfit! To help the energy efficiency of the home, an ‘all off’ button was installed by the front door to switch off the house lights in a sequence from the furthest room to the front door, room by room when the house is vacated. In addition to this, a ‘good night’ button was put in place in the master bedroom to turn off the lights and timed scenes were set up on the Philips Dynalite time clock which automatically tracks the dawn and dusk times throughout the year – so lights aren’t on unnecessarily. “The Philips Dynalite system has allowed us to provide a lighting design that provides our client the option to set their house to a scene that matches their mood or helps their way of life” “The Philips Dynalite system has allowed us to provide a lighting design that provides our client the option to set their house to a scene that matches their mood or helps their way of life. The lighting design has enhanced what is already a stunning home as well as providing it with multiple personalities for any given night” says Technophobe’s owner, Jamie Marshall. “Using this system has allowed us to program some advanced settings for our clients. A 'holiday' mode has been set up so that when the homeowner is away - all the house lights are set into an automatic switch on/off mode, creating greater protection and security. We have also programmed a very low light setting for when our client has to get up early for work, which gradually increases the light level.” This is a beautiful home and the lighting simply takes it to the next level. Having the ability to instantly change your surroundings is a comforting and empowering feeling, which is something we should all feel in our own homes.

Everyone loves LED because of its versatility and availability in a wide variety of sizes and colours. LEDs give off little heat and are super energy efficient. LED uses up to 80% less energy than a traditional incandescent bulb and what’s more they last for 30,000 to 50,000 hours! In contrast a CFL (low energy bulb) lasts for 10,000 to 12,000 hours.

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style and produce a genuine ‘wow’ factor within a bright and contemporary Kent-based home? The solution was obvious for AV installers, Technophobe. With the use of Philips Dynalite lighting control, they were able to satisfy the homeowner’s every need with an innovative lighting installation. The epicentre of this sensational lighting installation lies in the heart of the home, the living area. Consisting of a kitchen, dining area, bar and TV areas, the space is an excellent “palette” for creative lighting thanks to its clean canvas of white walls and furniture. An array of lighting fixtures throughout the space allow complete control over lighting level, colour and therefore the mood and feeling of the room. Whether you want the room to feel warm and cosy, or want to create

PHILIPS DYNALITE ENERGY EFFICIENCY

a cool, bright and airy space for entertaining, a simple button press is all it takes to transform the room. Movement of light can also be achieved such as a glowing fire effect or a transition between colours over time. All of these effects give the space an organic feel. Energy saving was a key concern of the client and part of their brief to Technophobe was to use LED lighting wherever possible. This didn’t pose a problem as Philips Dynalite integrates perfectly with Philips Lighting LED technology and allowed Technophobe to use LED lighting throughout the home. In the living area, LED walkover lights installed in the floor create an ultra-stylish lighting effect along the walls, folding doors and fire place. High-power LED strips were fitted cleverly above two windows, to create an impressive wall-wash effect across the ceiling. Adjusting the wall wash levels gives depth to the room and gives you a fresh perspective on the space.

I N T E L L I G E N T C O N T R O L

The Philips Dynalite control system utilises the latest lighting technology to make your home eco-friendly. This includes compatibility with super efficient LED lighting, as well as dimming for increased lamp life. Intelligent control utilises sensors and timers to switch off unused lights or adjusting light levels to suit the time of day.

Dimmable LED downlights take centre-stage