Lighting and shading that show your home best

Shape every room, finish and view with lighting scenes, smart controls and motorized shades planned into the design.

Plan the light, not just the fixtures

Good lighting changes how a home looks, feels and functions throughout the day. Signal AV helps Lake Minnetonka and west metro homeowners plan fixture placement, lighting scenes, keypad locations and motorized shades around the way each space is actually used.

For new builds, remodels and existing homes, the goal is the same: rooms that feel finished, controls that make sense and light that supports the way you live.

Why work with a lighting designer?

Relying on an electrician or interior designer for lighting may seem like enough, but it often means lighting becomes an afterthought. A dedicated lighting designer like Signal AV brings a specialized understanding of how light impacts mood and design. The result? A lighting plan tailored specifically to your home’s architecture and how you’ll use the space.

Set the mood with smart color temperatures

1,700 K

Soft amber light, like a match flame, creates a calming atmosphere in the evening.

2,700 - 3,300 K

Warm, soft white lighting that enhances wood finishes and rich interior colors.

4,100 - 4,150 K

Cool white light to help you focus in the kitchen, home office, or garage.

5,500 - 6,000 K

Afternoon daylight hues that brighten your mood and enhance décor.

6,500 K

Subtle light like an overcast sky, perfect for everyday living areas.

15,000 - 27,000 K

Intense clear-blue light for moments when energy and concentration matter most.

1,850 K

Romantic candlelight or sunset tones, perfect for setting the mood on date night.

3,000 K

Neutral white lighting that’s ideal for relaxed reading in the family room.

5,000 K

Daylight tones that highlight artwork and add crisp security lighting.

6,200 K

Blue-white smart lighting mimics natural sunlight, bringing energy to your Minnesota home.

6,500 - 10,500 K

Bright blue hues that support high-focus tasks in home offices, gyms, or studios.

Layered lighting

A single light source on the ceiling can leave your home feeling flat. Not to mention, it casts unflattering shadows and leads you to strain your eyes. The solution? A layered approach that combines ambient, task and accent lighting.

Ambient light

Soft, overall illumination that sets the tone for a room. Think natural sunlight, recessed ceiling lights or elegant pendants.

Task lighting

Focused light that supports everyday activities, whether it’s reading under a desk lamp, prepping dinner with under-cabinet lighting or writing beneath a pendant.

Accent lighting

Bring your smart home to life by highlighting artwork, architectural details or statement pieces with light that’s up to three times brighter than your ambient fixtures.

Decorative wooden screen beside wall with mounted smart light switch

Woman in blue pajamas adjusting wall-mounted smart lighting control near bed

Modern black wall keypad with labeled buttons for home automation scenes

Man using smart remote control to watch streaming apps on large wall-mounted TV

Wake-up routine

Every day starts on the right side of the bed with smart lighting control. A “Daytime” scene activates at 9 a.m. with bright, white-blue ambient light paired with focused desk lighting.
Bedtime

Ease into restorative sleep with a “Bedtime” scene you can trigger from a bedside remote or tablet. Lights dim gradually and shift to a warm, amber glow, signaling your body it’s time to rest.
Entertaining

Set the mood for gatherings with a “Party” scene. Smart lights adjust to cozy mood lighting and fun rainbow colors, inviting your guests to relax in the kitchen, living room, or patio.
Movie night

Turn your home theater into a true cinema with a single tap. The “Movie Night” scene dims recessed and decorative sconces, while floor track lighting provides safe walking pathways.

Architectural fixtures

A well-designed lighting plan goes beyond ceiling cans. To achieve true balance and depth, you need a mix of fixtures working together across your space. From unique pendants that make a statement, to discreet downlights and track lighting, each element plays a role in creating a layered design. The result is a home that not only looks beautiful but also supports every detail of your daily life.

Linear LED lighting

Sleek & modern light

Subtle and architecturally stunning, linear LEDs blend into your space while delivering flawless, color-tunable lighting. Whether illuminating behind a mirror or defining open spaces, they offer the perfect balance of performance and design.

Minimalist kitchen with black pendant lights hanging over a white island.

Linear pendants

Statement design with purpose

Our high-end linear pendants do more than merely light a room. They define it. With precision dimming and tunable color temperature, they create a statement and set the mood with a single tap.

Modern kitchen with sleek downlighting, wooden cabinets, and marble backsplash.

Downlights

Clean Lines, Subtle Illumination

Discreet yet powerful, small-aperture downlights from brands like DMF Lighting and Lutron offer pinpoint lighting that flatters the room. With color-perfect accuracy, they're the backbone of any luxury lighting design.

Clean, modern room with a white ceiling, retrofit lighting, and a brick accent wall.

Retrofit downlights

Simple upgrades, lasting style

Upgrade your existing lights without compromising style or control. Retrofit downlights bring modern smart lighting into older spaces, blending advanced features with effortless installation.

Stylish room with multiple track lights, wooden accents, and modern decor.

Track lighting

Endless flexibility

Track lighting gives you flexible, gallery-style control in any room. Highlight architectural details, artwork or statement furniture with lighting that adapts as your space evolves.

Smart lighting control

Tired of juggling on/off switches and plugs and settling for flat, one-dimensional rooms? A unified lighting control system gives you effortless, one-touch control of scenes and tunable layers. See how easy it can be to set the mood in your Minnesota home.

Interfaces

You shouldn’t have to fumble with switches to get the atmosphere just right. With intuitive touchpads and a lighting control app in your Minneapolis home, you see the status of every room at a glance and make changes with a tap. Adjust brightness, color and temperature for individual fixtures or groups, then save your favorite scenes so your home feels perfect every time you walk in.

Processor

When your lights lag, the mood breaks. That’s why the processor acts as the brain of your system, delivering instant, seamless communication between your controls and fixtures. During design, our experts match you with the right model so every command, no matter where it comes from, responds with precision and speed.

Dimming panels

Wall clutter steals from your home’s elegance. Centralized dimming panels hide the complexity in a utility space, leaving your rooms clean and refined. With all the heavy lifting done behind the scenes, you enjoy complex programming, reduced wiring and flawless control over everything from lights to fans.

Smart dimmers/switches

Banks of switches distract from your décor. Luxury keypads and smart dimmers give you elegant, flush-mounted control in finishes that complement any style. With one touch, you can recall entire scenes, manage lights across the house and simplify your walls.

Why motorized shading?

You shouldn’t have to fight glare in the morning, wrestle with cords at midday or worry about privacy when night falls. Motorized shades handle it all for you, bringing effortless comfort, energy savings and peace of mind to your Twin Cities home. Our designer fabrics and styles blend seamlessly into your décor, so shades become part of the architecture, not an afterthought. Program them to rise with your morning, lower with the sun or sync with your lighting scenes, so your home looks and feels its best without you lifting a finger.

Why Twin Cities homeowners love motorized shades

Save energy

Stop battling the seasons. Program your shades to block heat in summer and welcome natural warmth in winter, lowering energy costs automatically.

Enhance security

An empty house doesn’t have to look empty. Timers raise and lower your shades automatically, creating the lived-in look that deters prying eyes.

Match aesthetics

Your shades should feel like part of your design, not a compromise. With hundreds of fabrics and finishes, you’ll find the perfect fit for your home’s style inside and out.

Enjoy privacy

Forget rushing to close blinds when the world can see in. With one touch (or an automated schedule) you get privacy exactly when you need it.

Protect your furniture

Automated shading shields artwork, flooring and furnishings from harsh UV rays, preserving your home’s luxury for years to come.

Modern bedroom with large windows featuring automated blackout shades

Living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows with shades

Bright lounge with green chairs and large windows covered by white shades

Contemporary home theater with large screen and motorized window shades

Open living and dining area with modern furniture and tall windows with shades

Bring luxury lighting home

You don’t want plain ceiling lights—you want a home that feels alive at every hour. With professional design, seamless installation and white-glove service, our lighting experts help you create an atmosphere that’s as effortless as it is extraordinary.