Smart Home Technology for Birmingham Remodels & Renovations

Custom Builders Choose Innovative Sight & Sound

As a custom home builder, your time is valuable, and your reputation is everything. Delays, miscommunication, or an unreliable trade partner can create frustration for you and your clients—especially when it comes to smart home technology.

At Innovative Sight & Sound, we simplify the process.

We bring nearly 20 years of experience, a regional footprint across six Southeastern markets, and a builder-first mindset that prioritizes clean coordination, reliable execution, and lasting client satisfaction.

6 ways we help builders deliver seamless smart home technology in every project

1. One Partner for All Technology Systems

Simplify your subcontractor list and reduce coordination headaches. We handle all low-voltage systems under one roof:

  • Audio/Video
  • Lighting Control
  • Motorized Shades
  • Security & Access
  • Surveillance
  • Structured Wiring
  • Network & Wi-Fi
  • Golf Simulators & Specialty Installs

→ One point of contact. One coordinated scope. Fewer change orders.

2. Reliable, Process-Driven Execution

We understand the phases of construction and align our work to your timeline:

  • Clear documentation and proposals from day one
  • Scheduled milestone visits for rough-in, trim, and final
  • Clean, professional crews who respect the jobsite

→ We stay on schedule so you don’t have to chase us down.

3. Clear Communication with Builders & Homeowners

We bridge the gap between your team and the homeowner when it comes to tech decisions:

  • Handle selections, demos, and client education directly
  • Prevent scope creep or delays from unclear homeowner input
  • Translate technical language into simple, actionable choices

→ You stay focused on the build while we manage the tech conversation.

4. White-Glove Client Experience (That Reflects on You)

From start to finish—and long after move-in—we support the homeowner:

  • Final walkthroughs and tech training
  • Follow-up support and service
  • Proactive care that ensures clients love the systems in their home

→ A great tech experience builds your reputation.

5. Trustworthy Scope Management & Design Collaboration

We don’t overcomplicate your builds or pressure your clients into upgrades. Instead, we:

  • Respect budget allowances and flag upgrades early
  • Provide value-engineered options when needed
  • Coordinate early with designers and architects to support your workflow

→ No budget surprises. No design compromises. Just better homes.

6. Regional Scale & Proven Experience

With nearly 20 years in business and locations in 30A/Destin, Atlanta, Birmingham, Charleston, Nashville, and Tampa, we’re the go-to partner for luxury builders across the Southeast:

  • Consistent team structure and communication across markets
  • Long-term relationships with regional vendors, trades, and clients
  • Confidence that your tech partner will be there when you need us

→ We grow with you—project after project, home after home.

Start Your Project with Innovative

Tired of chasing tech contractors or cleaning up messy installs? Let us simplify your process and elevate the home experience for your clients.

Innovative Design Center Locations

30A / DESTIN

Serving Destin, 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City, and more. Click here to connect with our team in Northwest Florida.

ATLANTA, GA

Our Georgia location serves the entire Atlanta metro and surrounding areas. Contact our team for your project needs.

BIRMINGHAM,AL

Our Alabama location serves the entire Birmingham area as well as Auburn, Huntsville and surrounding lake properties. Contact our team for your project needs.

CHARLESTON, SC

Serving clients in Charleston, Daniel Island, Kiawah Island and Mt. Pleasant. Click here to get started on your next project.

TAMPA 

Serving customers in Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, and Naples area. Connect with our local team by clicking here.

Lighting Systems and Fixtures Transform Your Home

Custom Lighting Keypad
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The Power of Light

How the Right Systems and Fixtures Transform Your Home

Lighting is more than just illumination. Lighting is what defines a space, creates atmosphere, and highlights architecture and design details. In a luxury home, great lighting is the difference between a room that feels ordinary and one that feels extraordinary.

At Innovative Sight & Sound, we approach lighting as both a science and an art. From centralized lighting systems to architecturally stunning fixtures and specialty lighting solutions, our team designs and installs lighting that enhances how you live, entertain, and relax.

Whether you’re building a new home or upgrading an existing one, the right lighting design will change the way you experience every room. From centralized lighting control to architectural fixtures and hidden accents, Innovative Sight & Sound helps you create a home that looks as good as it feels.

Lighting Design: Layering Beauty and Function

Technology alone isn’t enough. The way light is designed, layered, and placed determines whether a space feels warm, inviting, and functional.

Our lighting design service helps homeowners and their architects:

  • Map out ambient, task, and accent lighting for each room.

  • Highlight architectural features like vaulted ceilings, staircases, and artwork.

  • Create balanced, human-centric lighting plans that adapt to the time of day and activity.

Lighting design ensures every fixture, bulb, and beam contributes to a cohesive, intentional environment.

Centralized Lighting Systems: Control Meets Elegance

Traditional homes rely on rows of wall switches that can clutter your walls and complicate daily life. A centralized lighting system changes that.

  • Powered by Lutron: These systems consolidate lighting control into sleek keypads or touchscreens, eliminating “wall acne.”

  • Seamless Integration: Homeowners can manage multiple zones at once, from brightening the entire kitchen to setting a “Dinner” scene at the touch of a button.

  • Smart Lifestyle: Lights can be scheduled, automated, or adjusted remotely — perfect for modern living.

Centralized systems provide not only convenience but also the sophistication expected in high-end residences.

Can Lighting Fixtures: Precision and Flexibility

When it comes to downlighting, DMF Lighting sets the standard. Their modular can lights provide clean aesthetics and versatile functionality.

  • Best For: Kitchens, living rooms, hallways, and anywhere focused, adjustable light is needed.

  • Why DMF: Engineered with precision optics, these fixtures deliver consistent, glare-free illumination with the flexibility to swap trims or adjust beam spreads.

  • Result: A perfect blend of performance and design, ideal for both everyday use and entertaining.

Tunable White & Full-Spectrum Light: Lutron Ketra

Imagine lighting that mimics natural daylight, supporting your body’s circadian rhythm while enhancing the mood of your space. That’s the promise of Lutron Ketra.

  • Tunable White: Adjust color temperature from warm candlelight to crisp daylight.

  • Full Spectrum: Reveal the true colors of art, fabrics, and finishes in your home.

  • Wellness-Oriented: Support better sleep, energy, and focus by aligning indoor lighting with your body’s natural rhythms.

Ketra lighting is especially powerful in spaces where wellness and atmosphere matter most — like kitchens, home offices, and primary suites.

Let's work together

Lighting impacts every moment you spend at home. Choosing the right system and fixtures requires expertise, coordination with architects and builders, and an understanding of how people live in the space.

Innovative Sight & Sound provides:

  • End-to-end solutions: From design concepts to installation and programming.

  • Premium partnerships: Lutron, Ketra, DMF, and other trusted luxury brands.

  • Integration expertise: Lighting that works seamlessly with shades, audio, video, and automation.

Innovative Showroom Locations

30A/NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Serving Destin, 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City, and more. Click here to connect with our team in Northwest Florida.

ATLANTA, GA

Our Georgia location serves the entire Atlanta metro and surrounding areas. Contact our team for your project needs.

BIRMINGHAM,AL

Our Alabama location serves the entire Birmingham area as well as Auburn,Huntsville and surrounding lake properties. Contact our team for your project needs.

CHARLESTON, SC

Serving clients in Charleston, Daniel Island, Kiawah Island and Mt. Pleasant. Click here to get started on your next project.

NASHVILLE, TN

Serving clients in Downtown & The Gulch, Brentwood, Belle Meade, Franklin, College Grove, and more. Click here to get started on your next project.

TAMPA 

Serving customers in Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota area. Connect with our local team by clicking here.