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Expert Residential Lighting Design Company in Denver

Intelligent lighting and shading solutions elevate your home’s beauty, comfort, and daily experience.

Premium Lighting, Refined for Luxury Living

Bring your home to life with expertly designed lighting from Lutron’s premier line of LED luminaires and fixtures. Pair them with CTL’s professional system design and lighting control expertise to showcase every corner of your home in its best light.

Lighting Design That Defines Your Home

Color palettes and furnishings are only a part of the story. Lighting is what brings a space to life, casting warmth, depth, and visual focus throughout your home. A thoughtful lighting plan not only highlights architectural details and interior finishes but also supports your everyday well-being, productivity, and comfort. Our team works closely with you to craft a lighting design that’s both functional and breathtaking.

Why Work With a Lighting Designer?

While it may seem simpler to rely on your electrician or interior designer to “handle the lights,” the truth is that lighting design deserves its own professional focus. As a professional home lighting designer serving Grand County and beyond, we approach your home with a trained eye for how light interacts with architecture, color, and space. We see lighting not just as a utility, but as a foundational design element that enhances every detail of your environment and supports your lifestyle at every hour of the day.
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  • Access to the latest innovations in smart lighting through advanced manufacturer training
  • Lighting that becomes part of your architectural design, not an accessory
  • Deep knowledge of physics, optics, energy codes, and environmental best practices
  • Cost savings through competitive bidding and vendor relationships
  • Budget-friendly strategies that reduce equipment count and streamline labor
  • Design-minded professionals who translate your lifestyle into precise lighting experiences

Color Temperature: How Light Feels Throughout the Day

Lighting Tones Graphic

1,700 K

Mimics the soft flicker of a match; ideal for quiet, end-of-day winding down

2,700 - 3,300 K

Warm white light that enhances rich interiors and wood tones

4,100 - 4,150 K

Crisp cool light designed for kitchen counters or utility areas

5,500 - 6,000 K

Ideal for focus and mood-lifting during busy afternoon hours

6,500 K

Cool tones with the feel of an overcast sky, ideal for ambient fills

15,000 - 27,000 K

Blue-rich light for high-energy activities and sharp mental clarity

1,850 K

Offers a warm, candlelit glow, perfect for date nights or sunset ambiance

3,000 K

Neutral white light suited for reading or relaxing with a book

5,000 K

Bright, daylight-like light to highlight artwork or improve visibility

6,200 K

Cool white-blue light that simulates natural midday sunlight

6,500 - 10,500 K

High-focus lighting used for task-heavy areas like workstations
Lighting Tones

1,700 K

Match flames & low-pressure sodium lamps

2,700 - 3,300 K

Incandescent lamps & soft-white flourescent lamps

4,100 - 4,150 K

Moonlight; cool-white lamps

5,500 - 6,000 K

Vertical daylight

6,500 K

Daylight; overcast fluorescent lamps

15,000 - 27,000 K

Daylight; overcast fluorescent lamps

1,850 K

Candle Flame, sunrise, sunset

3,000 K

Warm-white fluorescent lamos

5,000 K

Horizon daylight

6,200 K

Xenon short-arc lamp

6,500 - 10,500 K

LCD or CRT Screen

The Three Layers of Light And Why They Matter

Flat, one-dimensional lighting creates glare, eye strain, and lifeless rooms. A professional design blends these layers to create warmth, depth, and clarity.

Ambient Light

General, room-wide lighting from recessed cans, sunlight, or pendants sets the foundation.

Task Lighting

Bright, focused light from under-cabinet fixtures, pendant lights, or desk lamps for working, cooking, or reading.

Accent Lighting

Dramatic, concentrated beams used to draw attention to art, architectural details, or textures. They’re at least 3x brighter than ambient lights.
Bright living room with a white sectional sofa, floor lamps, and large windows letting in natural light. Cozy living room with dim lighting, showcasing a white sectional sofa, floor lamps, and a soft, inviting atmosphere. Bright living room with a white sectional sofa, floor lamps, and large windows letting in natural light. Warmly lit living room featuring a white sectional sofa, floor lamps, and a welcoming ambiance for social gatherings. Darkened living room set for a movie night with a white sectional sofa, floor lamps, and a cozy, intimate setting.
  • Daytime

    Start your day on the right foot with a “Daytime” scene that kicks off at 9 AM. White-blue lighting activates in the home office and kitchen, increasing alertness and productivity right where you need it.

  • Bedtime

    Ease into a restful evening with a calming “Bedtime” scene triggered from your nightstand. Lights gradually fade and shift to soothing amber hues, preparing your body for restorative sleep.

  • Entertaining

    Activate your “Party” scene to energize indoor spaces with bright, cool-toned lighting while outdoor fixtures gently guide guests to your patio or garden for seamless indoor-outdoor fun.

  • Movie Night

    Your home theater adapts instantly with a “Movie Night” scene. Overhead lights fade, wall sconces dim, and floor track lights come on just enough to move safely without interrupting the on-screen experience.

Architectural Fixtures

A layered lighting design considers how light interacts with your space. Relying solely on recessed “can” lights flattens a room, leaving it cold or inconsistent. Our designers incorporate a range of architectural fixtures, from elegant pendants to precision downlights and linear LEDs, to craft visual balance, enhance everyday function, and highlight the character of your home. Every fixture serves a role, whether it’s washing walls in soft light, guiding you through a hallway, or spotlighting art in just the right hue.
Elegant dining area with a modern chandelier, table lamps, and framed artwork, creating a sophisticated and cozy atmosphere.

Lamps That Reflect Your Taste

Style Meets Performance
Lutron’s curated lamp collections pair high-end design with Ketra-ready technology to deliver tunable light without compromising your aesthetic. Choose from sleek beam-adjustable track heads or low-profile fixtures that fit perfectly into your remodel or new build, offering flexibility, color precision, and a design language that fits your home.
Modern home exterior illuminated with downlights showcasing architectural features and large windows.

Downlights

Clean Light with Precision Control
Fixed or directional downlights give you the freedom to shape light exactly where you need it, washing a wall with warm illumination or drawing focus to a piece of art. Available in both round and square aperture designs, they suit any architectural style and are essential for completing the visual rhythm of your lighting plan.
Spacious, contemporary bathroom with linear lighting, a walk-in closet, and a large window overlooking nature.

Linears

Lutron’s Performance-Driven Linear Lighting
Ideal for cove, wall-grazing, or uplighting applications, the G2 Linear provides high-output, high-definition illumination that enhances architectural features with bold clarity. For tighter spaces or minimalist interiors, the Lumaris Linear offers soft, even light with advanced white-dimming down to 0.1%.
Cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, recessed ceiling lights, and a staircase in the background.

Retrofit LED Lamps

Flexible, Smart, and Built to Perform
Lutron’s smart LED lamps give you the flexibility to upgrade without a full remodel. Tunable beam angles and wireless controls allow you to fine-tune individual bulbs or manage entire zones with ease. These lamps offer a calibrated lighting experience that adapts to your home and your unique preferences.

Smart Control at Your Fingertips

Managing your home’s lighting should feel effortless, and it does with intuitive interfaces built around your needs. Whether it’s a simple button press on a wall-mounted keypad or a quick swipe on your smartphone, you can transform the feel of a space in an instant.

Lighting Control That Ties It All Together

Behind every beautiful lighting design is a robust control system that keeps it organized, consistent, and easy to use. We create unified control environments that bring together fixtures of all types into one streamlined interface. Adjust individual lights or groups, save scenes, and reduce visual clutter on your walls. For homeowners seeking home lighting control in Denver and throughout Colorado, CTL Companies delivers complete control with zero complexity.

Personalized Interfaces

Lighting should work for you, not the other way around. Whether you prefer a tactile wall-mounted touchpad or the convenience of a smartphone app, our systems offer intuitive visual interfaces with room-by-room visibility. View lighting status, adjust color and brightness, and customize scenes in seconds, then save your favorites for one-touch recall. It’s control that’s clear, personal, and ready when you are.

Processors That Power Performance

The processor acts as the brain of your lighting system, keeping every command responsive and accurate. Our team selects high-performance models based on your home’s size, system complexity, and bandwidth needs. That means no lag, no hiccups, just immediate feedback and smooth transitions every time you dim a light, change a color, or launch a scene.

Centralized Dimming Panels

Centralized dimming panels make your lighting smarter and your walls cleaner. Instead of cluttering each room with multiple switches and dimmers, all your control runs through discrete dimming panels hidden away in equipment closets or utility rooms, resulting in advanced programming, easier wiring, and a streamlined look throughout your home. These panels can also handle motor control and fan integration, all in one efficient package.

Smart Dimmers and Switches

Instead of crowding your spaces with rows of switches, we install smart dimmers and multifunction keypads that consolidate control into one refined interface. These elegant devices let you manage scenes, lighting zones, and even combined functions like dimming and fan speed from a single touchpoint. Choose from a range of finishes and materials to ensure your controls complement the design of each room without drawing attention to themselves.
Wall-mounted Lutron smart switch on a dark geometric-patterned wall.
Minimalist black touch-sensitive Lutron light switch on a white wall in a bright, modern home.
Elegant Lutron Alisse black smart switch with "Energize" and "Relax" buttons on a textured dark wall.
Sleek silver Lutron wall switch with buttons labeled "Open," "Preset," and "Close," next to a window with a grey shade.

Lighting That Supports Your Wellbeing

Discover how our systems make it easy to align indoor lighting with your natural circadian rhythms. With a simple voice command or tap on your phone, you can shift the ambiance to support focus, energy, or rest. It’s lighting designed not just for beauty, but for balance.

A Lighting Ecosystem Designed Around You

Think of your lighting system as part of the home’s core architecture, not just a surface upgrade. Human-centric lighting is a wellness tool that subtly adjusts color, brightness, and direction to work with your body and elevate your space. Whether you’re using a beautiful wall-mounted keypad, a smart app, or a voice assistant, control is fast, intuitive, and personalized.
Modern bedroom with a large bed, accent pillows, and a sliding glass door opening to a balcony.

Natural Light Simulation

Mimics the rise and fall of the sun to keep your circadian rhythm on track.
Luxurious bathroom featuring a large shower area with marble walls and multiple windows.

High-Definition Color Range

From warm 1,400K tones to crisp 10,000K whites and vibrant accent colors, enjoy a wide palette of perfectly calibrated light.
Mother and daughter engaged in homework at a dining table with a colorful vase of flowers.

Vibrancy Control

Adjust color tuning to make textures, artwork, and finishes pop with true-to-life richness.
Group of friends enjoying a cozy evening in a warmly lit living room with a TV.

Natural Dimming

As the lights dim, color temperature warms, setting a relaxed mood without harsh transitions.
Bright and open dining area with a large table, modern chandelier, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

Color Lock Technology

Keeps colors consistent over time, eliminating the mismatches and fading common with lower-end LED options.

Automated Shading That’s as Quiet as It Is Smart

Elegant and near-silent, our automated shading systems include roller shades, drapery tracks, honeycomb blinds, and more, each designed to complement your interior while managing light and privacy throughout the day. With luxury fabric options and customizable finishes, your shades blend into the background until you need them, and move in perfect unison when called to action.

Why Upgrade to Automated Shading?

Automated window coverings simplify your day from sunrise to sunset. Wake up to natural light as shades gently rise. Keep cool midday as they close to block solar heat. In the evening, create a cozy, private atmosphere without lifting a finger. Whether you’re at home or away, scheduled automation keeps your environment consistent and secure. As a leader in automated shading systems in Summit County, CO, CTL Companies delivers solutions that blend sophisticated control with timeless design, enhancing how you experience every moment in your space.

  • Coordinate your shades and lights to work together for consistent comfort and visual harmony.
  • Group shades by room or floor, then manage them with a single button or mobile device.
  • See how your shades move smoothly and silently in perfect unison, no jerks, no delays.
  • From the app-savvy to the tech-averse, everyone in the home can easily operate the system.

Discover the Everyday Benefits of Smart Shading

Energy Efficiency

In the summer, shades block the heat; in winter, they capture warmth, reducing HVAC strain and utility costs.

Peace of Mind While You’re Away

Timers give your home a lived-in appearance, improving security while your home is unoccupied.

Design Flexibility

With hundreds of curated fabric and material options, your window treatments enhance your interiors and complement your aesthetics.

Privacy When You Need It

Program shades to lower automatically during high-traffic hours or evening routines, or keep the appearance of an occupied home while you’re away.

UV Protection for Furnishings

Prevent fading and sun damage to rugs, artwork, and furniture by lowering shades at peak daylight hours.
Close-up view of Lutron roller shades with a sleek design and textured fabric.
Roller Shades
Modern living room with Lutron solar shades, a large sectional sofa, and a view of the city skyline.
Solar Shades
Contemporary living room with Lutron cellular shades, bright red accents, and a fireplace.
Cellular Shades
Tranquil sitting area with Lutron woven Roman shades, an Eames lounge chair, and a view of the trees outside.
Woven Roman Shades
Elegant bedroom with Lutron blackout shades, a cozy bed, and a seating area with armchairs and a decorative vase.
Blackout Shades
Bright bedroom featuring Lutron horizontal sheer shades, a stylish bed, and a comfortable chair.
Horizontal Sheer Blinds
Cozy living room with Lutron Roman shades, neutral-toned furniture, and a welcoming ambiance.
Roman Shades

    Enjoy Lighting and Shading That Makes Your Home Feel Like Home

    Every detail matters when you’re building a space that feels truly yours. As a certified Lutron installer in Colorado, CTL Companies is ready to help you integrate lighting and shading solutions tailored to how you live.
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