Designing a Luxury Home in Orange County, CA With McIntosh

Designing a luxury home in Orange County means curating every detail — from the finishes and furnishings to the technology that elevates daily living. For homeowners building in Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, and surrounding communities, McIntosh audio systems represent the perfect blend of performance, legacy, and timeless design.

At Oasis Smart Homes, we partner with architects, designers, and homeowners to integrate McIntosh into beautifully engineered smart home environments. The result? A home that sounds as incredible as it looks — and feels effortless to live in.

Why McIntosh Is Ideal for Custom Luxury Homes

McIntosh is a natural fit for luxury residences because it offers:

• World-renowned sound quality for music and movies
• Iconic design with signature blue meters and sleek black glass
• Handcrafted reliability built to last decades
• Seamless integration with Savant, Control4, Crestron, and Josh.ai systems

For high-end homeowners, McIntosh offers more than a listening experience — it offers a lifestyle enhancement, supporting everything from everyday routines to high-style entertaining.

Key Areas to Integrate McIntosh in a Luxury Home

Media Rooms and Home Theaters

Design a custom media room where McIntosh delivers immersive surround sound that rivals commercial cinemas — all while matching your interior style.

• Dolby Atmos surround sound powered by McIntosh amplifiers
• Lighting and shading control with Lutron for the ultimate viewing experience
• Custom cabinetry or acoustic treatments that preserve design integrity

Whole-Home Audio

McIntosh’s multi-zone amplification brings high-fidelity sound into every room, from living areas to master suites and outdoor spaces.

• High-resolution streaming across indoor and outdoor zones
• Personalized scenes like “Morning Playlist” or “Entertain Outdoors”
• Flawless control through wall panels, remotes, or voice (Josh.ai)

Two-Channel Listening Rooms

For music lovers and vinyl collectors, create a minimalist sanctuary centered around two-channel McIntosh components.

• Precision speaker placement and acoustic design
• Floating shelves or dedicated display cabinets for amplifiers
• Smart control scenes for lighting and listening presets

Outdoor Entertainment Areas

Extend your McIntosh system to patios, terraces, and pools for a complete lifestyle experience.

• Weatherproof speakers connected to indoor McIntosh equipment
• Seamless audio transitions from inside to outside
• One-tap control for music, lights, and climate

Plan Early for Seamless Integration

The best time to plan your McIntosh system is during the design and pre-construction phases. Oasis Smart Homes works closely with your build team to:

• Coordinate AV, lighting, electrical, and shade infrastructure
• Design hidden wiring paths and ventilated enclosures
• Calibrate systems for acoustics, room layout, and personal preferences
• Program smart scenes tailored to your routine and lifestyle

With the right planning, your home becomes a fluid experience — powered by technology you never have to think about.

McIntosh + Smart Home: A Lifestyle Upgrade

When integrated into a complete smart home system, McIntosh becomes part of your lifestyle:

• Wake up to music and lighting that matches your circadian rhythm
• Host dinner parties with perfect ambiance and rich sound
• Unwind in the evening with a “Goodnight” scene that fades out audio and locks the doors
• Control it all effortlessly with a smartphone, touchscreen, or voice command

At Oasis Smart Homes, we make sure your McIntosh system is intuitive, reliable, and beautifully executed.

Why Choose Oasis Smart Homes?

With over 30 years of experience and a studio-based design approach, we are trusted partners for luxury homeowners, architects, and designers across Orange County. Our in-house team covers:

• Licensed electrical and AV design
• Smart lighting and motorized shade integration
• Custom media room and whole-home audio planning
• Professional installation, programming, and 24/7 support

We deliver a white-glove experience from concept to completion — and long after move-in.

Start Your McIntosh Smart Home Journey

If you’re designing a custom home in Orange County and want to elevate it with high-performance audio and effortless control, McIntosh is the ideal choice — and Oasis Smart Homes is here to help you bring it to life.

Call our Scottsdale studio at (480) 907-7095 or our Orange County studio at (949) 210-9440 to schedule your private smart home consultation!