Lutron HomeWorks for New Construction Projects in Orange County, CA

Building a luxury home from the ground up in Orange County is a rare opportunity to blend architectural beauty with intelligent living. For custom homes in Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Corona del Mar, integrating Lutron HomeWorks during new construction ensures the entire residence is equipped with world-class lighting, shading, and automation — built seamlessly into the structure.

At Oasis Smart Homes, we specialize in collaborating with architects, builders, and homeowners to engineer Lutron HomeWorks systems that align with the home's design vision and future-ready needs. Here’s how Lutron elevates new construction projects across Southern California.

1. Plan Infrastructure Early for Seamless Integration

The earlier Lutron HomeWorks is considered in your construction timeline, the smoother the integration will be. This includes prewiring, electrical load schedules, shade pocket framing, and keypad placement — all coordinated to support a clean, minimalist design.

Early-phase planning includes:

• Centralizing lighting panels in tech closets
• Running low-voltage wiring to all lighting loads and shade locations
• Framing hidden shade pockets for ceiling-recessed window treatments
• Preselecting keypad finishes and mounting heights to match millwork and trim

Starting early ensures Lutron feels built in — not bolted on.

2. Whole-Home Lighting Control from Day One

New construction allows you to fully realize the power of scene-based lighting. With Lutron HomeWorks, we design layered, zoned, and programmable lighting across your entire home — tailored to how you live and entertain.

Scene examples for custom builds:

• “Welcome Home” activates pathway lights, kitchen lighting, and opens shades
• “All Off” shuts down the entire house at bedtime or when you leave
• “Entertain” dims key spaces and adjusts lighting for ambiance indoors and out
• “Morning” gradually brightens lights and lifts bedroom shades

All scenes are easily controlled via keypads, app, or voice — right from move-in.

3. Hidden Motorized Shades for Architectural Simplicity

Installing motorized shades during construction means every window can be pre-framed for clean, invisible integration. This is especially important for large openings and multi-panel sliders popular in Orange County architecture.

New construction advantages:

• Seamless shade pockets that preserve ceiling lines
• Dual roller options for sheer + blackout configurations
• Clean wiring routed in-wall without retrofit limitations
• Fabric selections coordinated with interior finishes before install

Shades are programmed to move with lighting scenes or on schedules for comfort and privacy.

4. Advanced Lighting with Lutron Ketra

For clients who want the ultimate in lighting performance and design flexibility, we recommend pairing HomeWorks with Lutron Ketra. It brings color-tunable, circadian-friendly lighting into your home from the very beginning.

Ketra lighting benefits:

• Daylight-mimicking white light that shifts with time
• Stunning color scenes for art, mood, and special events
• High CRI output to preserve true color in furnishings and finishes
• Precise control for accent, task, and ambient layers

Incorporating Ketra during new construction allows for full system calibration and placement planning.

5. Tailored Keypad Design and Placement

With HomeWorks, wall clutter is replaced by beautifully designed keypads that control lighting, shades, and more. New construction offers the ideal moment to coordinate placement with cabinetry, wall finishes, and doorways.

Keypad planning considerations:

• Choose between Palladiom, Alisse, or custom-finish keypads
• Coordinate with interior designers for finish and engraving selections
• Place in natural, ergonomic spots that align with flow and usage
• Predefine control zones for future expansion (e.g., guest suites, additions)

Every detail is aligned before drywall — ensuring elegance from day one.

6. Smart Home Ecosystem Planning

Lutron HomeWorks is just one part of your larger smart home ecosystem. During construction, we help integrate lighting and shading with your AV, climate, security, and voice systems for a unified control experience.

Common integrations include:

• Savant or Control4 for whole-home AV and automation
• Josh.ai for natural voice control
• Climate zones that respond to scenes (e.g., cooling down during “Evening”)
• Outdoor AV and landscape lighting scenes for seamless transitions

Everything is engineered to work together — not just coexist.

7. Long-Term Value and Scalability

Lutron HomeWorks is an investment in your home’s longevity. It’s engineered to scale with future technologies and lifestyle changes, and it’s backed by professional support and service from Oasis Smart Homes.

Futureproof benefits include:

• Easy upgrades to scenes, devices, or zones over time
• Compatibility with future lighting and control protocols
• Remote access and app updates
• 24/7 client support from our dedicated team

New construction gives you a head start — and Lutron ensures you stay ahead.

Bring Lutron HomeWorks Into Your Custom Home Project

If you’re designing or building a new home in Orange County, integrating Lutron HomeWorks from the beginning guarantees a smarter, more elegant living experience. Oasis Smart Homes is your local expert in luxury automation — providing detailed planning, precise installation, and continuous care.

Schedule Your Private Consultation

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