York’s homes ask a particular question of technology: how do you add a reference cinema, modern lighting and reliable control to a period or listed property without spoiling it? That’s exactly the work we enjoy — discreet, carefully integrated systems that sit comfortably inside York’s older homes as well as its new builds.
Discreet technology for period homes
In conservation areas and listed buildings, the technology has to be felt rather than seen. We hide cabling, match keypads and faceplates to the décor, and use Lutron lighting and concealed speakers so the architecture stays the hero. The control system — Control4 or Crestron — does the rest, quietly.
Home cinema in York
From dedicated cinema rooms to flexible media rooms, we design and calibrate the space properly. Our York home cinema is a good example of what’s possible even in a characterful property.
Lighting and smart home in York
Our York penthouse smart lighting project shows how lighting design transforms a modern space — and the same principles apply to a Georgian townhouse or a village farmhouse.
Restoring, renovating or building in York? Let’s talk about technology that respects the property
FAQ
Can you work in listed buildings and conservation areas?
Yes, discreet, reversible, sympathetic integration is one of the things we do best. We hide cabling, match keypads and faceplates to the décor, and use concealed speakers so the architecture stays the hero. We have lots of experience in grade 2 buildings and working with heritage projects.
Do you cover all of York?
Yes, central York, the surrounding villages and the wider North Yorkshire area, with our team based nearby at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby.
Can you install a home cinema in a period York property?
Yes. Our York home cinema project shows what’s possible even in a characterful property, the technology is designed to sit comfortably within the existing architecture.
Do you design lighting for period homes in York?
Yes. Our York penthouse smart lighting project is a good example of how lighting design transforms a space. For period homes, we design lighting that respects the architecture — concealed fittings, warm colour temperatures and scene control that enhances the property rather than modernising it inappropriately.
Planning a project?
If you'd like to talk to us about integrating smart technology in your home, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.
inspireme@inspire-av.com
Unit 661c, Thorp Arch Estate, Wetherby, LS23 7FF
0330 430 3490