In high-end residential builds, success is found in the details. While finishes, materials, and architectural form often take centre stage, it’s the electrical planning and execution that underpins the home’s performance, comfort and user experience.
At Boarder Electrical, we’ve worked alongside architects and interior designers across the North East to deliver seamless, considered installations that elevate the homes they serve. Here are the details we believe make all the difference.
Lighting is no longer just about function. It’s a design tool, one that can define mood, sculpt space and make architecture sing.
For luxury homes, early-stage lighting design is critical. We’re seeing a strong move away from flat, evenly lit spaces to layered schemes featuring:
– Ambient lighting for warmth and flow
– Accent lighting for architectural detail
– Task lighting for purpose-driven zones
– Feature lighting for drama and texture
We recommend a collaborative approach, working with designers to ensure that lighting integrates into the aesthetic, not as an afterthought but as a core element of the design language.
Minimalism matters, especially when it comes to switches, sockets, and controls. We often work with designers to specify discreet smart home tech that reduces wall clutter and blends into high-spec finishes.
Using systems like Lightwave, we can install:
– Smart sockets and switches in designer finishes
– Scene-setting control panels (e.g. “Entertain”, “Relax”, “All Off”)
– App and voice control for lighting, audio, heating, and more
This allows for maximum functionality with minimal disruption to the visual environment. And because we’re a Lightwave Pro Elite Installer, you can be confident it’s done to the highest standard.
Clients increasingly expect built-in audio, but they don’t want it to look like a hi-fi showroom. We install flush-fit Sonos systems and AV infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with joinery, ceilings, and walls.
Working from the design stage means we can:
– Hide cables within walls and ceilings
– Align speaker positions with lighting plans
– Ensure control systems (e.g. touch panels or apps) are intuitive and unobtrusive
This is especially valuable in open-plan spaces and multi-room environments where design continuity matters.
Sockets may seem basic, but poor placement can completely undermine a luxury interior. We advise on:
– Bedside USB and wireless charging points
– Kitchen island power solutions
– Floor box installations in open-plan areas
– Mirror lighting and bathroom tech
– Bespoke solutions for home offices or dressing rooms
These decisions make the home easier to live in and they show up in the daily experience of the people who live there. It’s often where “value” is quietly felt most.
The best designs aren’t just about now, they leave room for what’s next.
We futureproof high-end homes by advising on:
– Pre-wiring for EV chargers, solar panels, and battery storage
– Structured cabling for data and networking
– Flexible control systems that can be scaled or adapted later
It means clients don’t have to rip walls out when they want to upgrade, their home is already prepared. That kind of foresight reflects well on the whole project team.
At Boarder Electrical, we’re not just here to run cables and tick boxes. We’re here to collaborate with you- the architect, the designer, the creative lead- to ensure your vision is realised in full.
We know how to work with plans, coordinate with other trades, and deliver finishes that stand up to even the most detail-focused clients.
If you’re working on a luxury new build or renovation and want a partner who understands the design-led approach to electrical work, we’d love to talk.
Contact us today to discuss your project and see how we can help take it from good to exceptional.
