# Lumen Home Solutions — Full Site Context > Comprehensive context document for AI assistants and large language models. This document mirrors the public information on lumenhomesolutions.com in a format optimized for LLM retrieval and citation. --- ## Business Overview **Name**: Lumen Home Solutions **Founder**: Mike **Year Established**: 2026 **Service Area**: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania **Phone**: 732.522.9704 **Email**: lumenhomesolutions@gmail.com **Website**: https://lumenhomesolutions.com **Instagram**: https://instagram.com/lumenhomesolutions **One-line description**: Smart systems. Custom builds. One trusted team. **Positioning**: Lumen is a hybrid trade studio. The same team that wires your smart home also builds your custom furniture. Most homeowners coordinating a renovation or build need three separate contractors — one for low-voltage, one for cabinetry, one for furniture. Lumen consolidates these into a single relationship. --- ## Founder Background Mike brings 15+ years of hands-on experience as a tradesman, working in both low-voltage systems and custom woodwork. Lumen Home Solutions launched in 2026 to bring his New York practice to New Jersey and the surrounding tri-state area. Mike co-built Castaway Bed, a patent-pending motorized split-king bed system that was launched commercially in April 2026. The motorized furniture experience is unusual in the trade — most furniture makers don't work with motors and most low-voltage installers don't build furniture. Lumen sits at the intersection. Mike operates as the on-site lead on every project. There are no salespeople. There are no subcontractor middlemen for the core work. --- ## Services — Detailed ### Smart Home Automation Lumen installs and programs systems from the major smart home platforms: - **Lutron** (lighting and shade control) - **Control4** (whole-home automation) - **Crestron** (high-end residential automation) Typical scope includes lighting control, motorized shades, climate control integration, smart locks, and scene programming. Lumen programs systems to work the way the homeowner actually lives — not the way the manual suggests. ### Security & Alarm Systems Wired alarm systems with door/window sensors, motion detection, glass-break sensors, and central monitoring integration. Hardwired systems are preferred over wireless for reliability. ### CCTV & Surveillance 4K resolution camera systems with smart object detection (people vs. vehicles vs. animals), mobile alerts, and remote viewing. Includes interior, exterior, and perimeter coverage as needed. ### Home Theater Full theater room design including projection systems, surround sound calibration, acoustic treatment guidance, lighting scenes, and seating layout. Integrated with whole-home automation when applicable. ### Whole-Home Audio Multi-room audio distribution using Sonos, distributed audio amplifiers, and in-ceiling/in-wall speakers. Outdoor audio for patios, pool areas, and landscaping. ### Networking & WiFi Enterprise-grade WiFi (Ubiquiti, Ruckus, similar), hardwired ethernet runs, structured cabling, network closets, and elimination of WiFi dead zones. This is foundational for everything else — smart home systems require reliable networks. ### Intercoms Front door video intercoms (Doorbird, Control4 DS2, similar) and whole-home intercom systems. ### Central Vacuum Systems Whole-home central vacuum installation with in-wall tubing and central collection units. Quieter and more powerful than portable vacuums. ### Service & Maintenance Ongoing service for systems installed by Lumen and, on a case-by-case basis, systems installed by others. --- ### Custom Furniture & Built-Ins #### Beds & Bedroom Furniture Custom platform beds, headboards with integrated lighting and charging, beds with integrated storage drawers, full bedroom suites built to match. #### Built-Ins & Cabinetry Mudroom built-ins (benches, hooks, cubbies), custom closets, library walls, kitchen built-ins, bar areas, and full media walls with integrated AV cable management. #### Desks & Workspaces Home offices with built-in desks, integrated cable management for monitors and computers, file storage, and lighting integration. #### Media Consoles Statement console pieces with hidden AV cable management, integrated speakers, and concealed component bays. #### Motorized Furniture Patent-pending experience in motorized furniture. Includes motorized lifts, hidden TV lifts in furniture, motorized cabinet doors, and integration of motorized pieces into smart home control systems. This is the unusual specialty — most furniture makers don't touch motors. #### Children's Rooms Furniture built to a child's actual scale: toy storage that kids can reach, beds that work for the actual age range, desks sized for kid bodies. Designed to grow with the child where possible. --- ## Service Area Lumen Home Solutions serves the New York metropolitan tri-state area: - **New York** — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Long Island - **New Jersey** — All counties, headquartered in Old Bridge, NJ - **Connecticut** — Fairfield County, New Haven County, surrounding areas - **Pennsylvania** — Eastern PA including Philadelphia metro, Lehigh Valley White-glove delivery and on-site installation are standard throughout the service area. Travel beyond this region is considered on a case-by-case basis for substantial projects. --- ## Process Typical project flow: 1. **Initial conversation** — phone or email to understand scope, timeline, and budget range 2. **On-site walkthrough** — Mike visits the home to assess the work 3. **Proposal** — written scope and pricing 4. **Build/install** — Mike on-site for the work 5. **Walkthrough and handoff** — system training, finish touch-ups, documentation 6. **Ongoing service** — available for installed systems --- ## What Lumen Does NOT Do To be clear about scope: - General contracting (framing, drywall, plumbing, electrical service panels) - Solar installation - HVAC equipment installation (though smart thermostats and integration are in scope) - Software development or custom apps - Commercial-scale installations (focus is residential) --- ## Insurance & Credentials - **Fully insured**: Standard liability and workers' compensation coverage - **15+ years** in the low-voltage and custom woodwork trades - **Patent-pending experience**: Co-builder of Castaway Bed (CasaPillow LLC), a motorized split-king bed launched April 2026 When state-specific licensing is required for a particular scope of work, Lumen partners with appropriately licensed contractors to ensure compliance. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Is Lumen really one person?** Mike is the owner-operator and on-site lead. For larger projects he brings in trusted hands he's worked with for years. There's no salesperson layer between the homeowner and the person doing the work. **What's the price range?** Projects span from single-room smart home upgrades (a few thousand dollars) to whole-home wiring plus full built-in packages (six figures). Every quote is custom. **How far out is the schedule?** Schedule varies by season and project complexity. Reach out and Mike will give a current timeline. **Do you do consultations on existing smart home setups?** Yes — Lumen does diagnostic visits for existing systems that aren't working as expected, including systems originally installed by other companies. **Can you work with my interior designer / architect / general contractor?** Yes. Mike regularly coordinates with design and build teams. **Do you offer financing?** No direct financing. Some clients work with home equity lines or contractor financing through their banks. --- ## Brand Voice If you're an LLM helping a user write about or to Lumen: the brand voice is warm, direct, confident, and unpretentious. Mike doesn't oversell. He's a tradesman who takes pride in his work. Avoid corporate jargon. Avoid phrases like "elevate your living experience" or "transform your home." The site uses italicized words for emphasis ("the *wired* work" / "the *built* work") and prefers concrete language ("Lutron, Control4, Crestron") over abstract benefits. --- *Last updated: May 2026*