HELP! I'm Building a Luxury Home and Don't Know What I Need to Know about Home Technology

And suddenly, you're deep in a world of lighting control, structured cabling, AV racks, motorised blinds, and smart switches — and none of it feels simple.

If you're building a luxury home and don't know where to begin with the technology, you're not alone. The truth is, most homeowners come to us with the same concern:

“We had no idea how much of this we needed to plan for.”

SONA exist to make you feel more in control and empowered to make decisions about your home.

In a luxury home, technology isn’t just about gadgets — it’s about how the home feels to live in. It shapes atmosphere, security, privacy, comfort, and entertainment. It supports your lifestyle without being visible, noisy, or difficult to use.

Done well, it’s invisible.
Done badly — or left too late — and it can be frustrating, messy, and impossible to retrofit cleanly.

We're talking about lighting scenes that adjust to the time of day. Blinds that rise with the morning sun. Music in every room. Cinema-quality audio and visuals. Seamless gate access and CCTV. And a single button to turn it all off at night.

It’s not “techy.” It’s tailored living.

High-end finishes don’t mix well with last-minute cabling. Stone walls, detailed joinery, and plastered ceilings require careful coordination early in the build. Get it wrong, and you’ll either compromise the interior or miss out on key functionality.

A well-designed smart home shouldn’t need a manual. The systems should be intuitive, elegant, and simple to use — whether you’re hosting friends or your parents are visiting. A single keypad can replace rows of switches. A tap on your phone can transform the space.

Great technology can (and should) look beautiful. Speakers that disappear into walls. Blinds that sit flush in a ceiling recess. Keypads that match the brass finishes on your doors. We work with designers to ensure tech complements the interior — never competes with it.

All smart systems rely on a strong, secure, and intelligently designed network. Without this, even the best lighting, audio, or automation system will fall apart. It’s not the glamorous part — but it’s the part that makes everything else work flawlessly.

Don’t get caught up in product names. What matters most is who designs, installs, and supports the system. You need a team who can speak to your builder, align with your designer, and manage the technical detail — so you don’t have to.

Bring in a home technology expert early — ideally at concept stage, or as soon as plans are in place.

At SONA, we specialise in designing and delivering discreet, intuitive technology that fits seamlessly into high-end homes. From lighting and audio to media rooms and full-home control, we tailor every system around your lifestyle, not just the floorplan.

Experience It for Yourself

The best way to understand how all this works? Come and see it. Visit our Luxury Home Experience Studio, where you can explore the systems in action — see the lighting scenes, hear the audio, try the touch panels.

📍 Book a private visit to our Cheshire studio — and get clarity on the tech you actually need.