{"id":74,"date":"2026-08-18T16:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T16:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barklygroup.com\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2026-08-19T21:15:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:15:05","slug":"residential","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barklygroup.com\/index.php\/residential\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.bkg-core{color:#17312b}.bkg-wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:auto;padding:92px 28px}.bkg-core h1,.bkg-core h2,.bkg-core h3{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-weight:400;line-height:1.08}.bkg-core h1{font-size:clamp(46px,6vw,82px);max-width:1050px;margin:12px 0 24px}.bkg-core h2{font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,62px);margin:12px 0 24px}.bkg-core h3{font-size:27px;margin:8px 0 14px}.bkg-eyebrow{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.19em;font-size:12px}.bkg-lead{font-size:20px;max-width:820px}.bkg-intro{padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:80px}.bkg-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:680px}.bkg-split>div{padding:8vw 6vw;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}.bkg-split img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.bkg-dark{background:#17312b;color:white}.bkg-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:38px}.bkg-card{background:#f2eee7;padding:30px}.bkg-wide-image{width:100%;max-height:720px;object-fit:cover}.bkg-uses{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px;list-style:none;padding:0}.bkg-uses li{border-top:1px solid #8c9d96;padding:20px 5px}.bkg-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}.bkg-step span{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:#9fb3aa}.bkg-cta{text-align:center;max-width:850px}.bkg-btn{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;padding:14px 24px;background:#17312b;color:white!important;text-decoration:none;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:12px}@media(max-width:800px){.bkg-split,.bkg-grid,.bkg-uses,.bkg-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.bkg-split>div{padding:60px 24px}.bkg-wrap{padding:62px 22px}}<\/style><div class=\"bkg-core\"><section class=\"bkg-wrap bkg-intro\"><div class=\"bkg-eyebrow\">Intelligent residential technology<\/div><p class=\"bkg-lead\">Barkly Group designs connected homes where lighting, climate, security, entertainment, shading and energy work together naturally. Every system is planned around the property, the architecture and the people who will use it.<\/p><\/section><section class=\"bkg-split bkg-dark\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lutron.com\/us\/sites\/hub_americas\/files\/2025-11\/great-room-east-hampton-dusk-7551.jpg\" alt=\"Lutron lighting and shading in an East Hampton residence\"><div><div class=\"bkg-eyebrow\">A considered approach<\/div><h2>Technology shaped around daily life<\/h2><p class=\"bkg-lead\">The best smart home is not defined by the number of devices it contains. It is defined by how calmly and consistently everything works. We translate complex technology into clear scenes, elegant controls and useful automation\u2014from a welcoming arrival to a single Goodnight command.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bkg-wrap\"><div class=\"bkg-eyebrow\">What we deliver<\/div><h2>Connected expertise across the project.<\/h2><div class=\"bkg-grid\"><article class=\"bkg-card\"><h3>Whole-home control<\/h3><p>Bring lighting, climate, AV, security and shading into one coordinated experience.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"bkg-card\"><h3>Lighting &#038; shading<\/h3><p>Create considered scenes and manage artificial light, daylight, privacy and comfort.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"bkg-card\"><h3>Entertainment<\/h3><p>Enjoy music, television and cinema throughout the property without visual clutter.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"bkg-card\"><h3>Security &#038; access<\/h3><p>Combine CCTV, entry, gates and alerts with simple local and remote control.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"bkg-card\"><h3>Networks &#038; Wi-Fi<\/h3><p>Build the dependable wired and wireless foundation every connected system requires.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"bkg-card\"><h3>Energy &#038; EV<\/h3><p>Plan monitoring, smart schedules and vehicle charging around the wider electrical demand.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section><section><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bkg-wide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/luxury.lutron.com\/sites\/luxuryv2\/files\/styles\/luxury_image_gallery_overlay\/public\/images\/image-gallery\/D2_Great-Room.jpg.webp?itok=GTqBMOsq\" alt=\"Lutron architectural lighting in a luxury residential great room\"><\/section><section class=\"bkg-wrap\"><div class=\"bkg-eyebrow\">Why coordination matters<\/div><h2>Designed as a complete experience.<\/h2><p class=\"bkg-lead\">Thoughtful technology should support the architecture rather than compete with it. Early coordination lets us conceal cabling, speakers, equipment, sensors and controls while preserving access for servicing and future upgrades.<\/p><ul class=\"bkg-uses\"><li>New-build homes<\/li><li>Whole-property renovations<\/li><li>Extensions and phased upgrades<\/li><li>High-specification apartments<\/li><\/ul><\/section><section class=\"bkg-dark\"><div class=\"bkg-wrap\"><div class=\"bkg-eyebrow\">Our process<\/div><h2>Clear thinking from design to handover.<\/h2><div class=\"bkg-steps\"><div class=\"bkg-step\"><span>01 \/ DISCOVER<\/span><h3>Understand<\/h3><p>We establish priorities, users, spaces, budget and programme.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bkg-step\"><span>02 \/ DESIGN<\/span><h3>Coordinate<\/h3><p>Systems, infrastructure and interfaces are planned together.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bkg-step\"><span>03 \/ DELIVER<\/span><h3>Install<\/h3><p>Equipment and cabling are fitted carefully and documented.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bkg-step\"><span>04 \/ REFINE<\/span><h3>Commission<\/h3><p>We test, programme, demonstrate and support the finished system.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bkg-wrap bkg-cta\"><div class=\"bkg-eyebrow\">Start a conversation<\/div><h2>Plan your connected home<\/h2><p>Tell us about your property, plans and priorities. 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