Manmeet Ahuja is a name synonymous with opulence and unparalleled elegance in the world of interior design. The firm offers an expansive suite of interior design services, tailored to create sumptuous and luxurious living spaces. By integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative design solutions, they enhance the overall living experience, ensuring every detail, from the grand layout to the finest finishes, is minutely curated.
Manmeet Ahuja speaks to Smart Home World about his perspective on smart automation and the importance of collaborating with System Integrators. He highlights the benefits of these partnerships in creating beautiful and functional living spaces.
Tell us about your experience of using Automation, Smart Lighting, Smart Technology, and Home Theatres in your project.
Over the last decade, we have extensively integrated automation into our projects, using brands like Schneider and ABB. Our focus has been on enhancing comfort and control through smart technologies. While we’ve implemented home theatres, we find lounges with large LED screens and high-quality music integration particularly exciting.
What unique advantages do you believe smart lighting brings to interior spaces, both in terms of functionally and aesthetically?
Smart lighting brings significant functional benefits, such as control over ambience with a single touch. Aesthetically, it transforms spaces, allowing for varied lighting moods that enhance the overall feel of the interiors.
Could you share a standout project where you successfully incorporated smart lighting and automation? What challenges did you face, and how were they overcome?
In our project at Punjab-e-Bagh, we faced challenges with smart lighting and automation, particularly in matching switches and sockets with panels aesthetically. While we found some good systems from certain brands, it has still been a challenge.
Which Home Automation brand do you prefer, and what specific features make them essential to your designs?
ABB is a preferred brand due to its comprehensive automation features. We also use Rako for retrofit projects, ensuring clients get the desired automation within their budget.
When it comes to Smart Lighting and Controls brands, which brands do you prefer for your projects?
Currently, we are using ABB and Rako, as they provide excellent aesthetics and functionality in automation and lighting.
Can you discuss the importance of collaborating with technology integrators? How do you ensure a cohesive partnership during a project?
Collaborating with technology integrators is vital because automation and smart technologies are no longer a luxury, they represent comfort and a sense of control. This partnership ensures that with just a single touch, homeowners can create different ambiances and worlds.
Are there any innovative concepts or technologies in Home Theatres that you find particularly exciting? And want to incorporate it in your projects.
We find the concept of lounges with large LED screens and high-quality music integration particularly exciting. This approach focuses on creating enjoyable spaces rather than traditional home theatres, which can often become underused.
If you feel we have missed out on any important aspect Tell us about your forthcoming projects where you have been incorporating Smart Automation, Smart Lighting, and Smart Technology.
We continue to incorporate smart automation, smart lighting, and technology in various projects, including farmhouses and residential areas, emphasising the importance of automation in both interiors and exteriors for enhanced user experience and convenience.
