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Lighting Control and Automated Shading in London

Scene lighting, dimming and motorised blinds that work together, designed and installed by founder Matt and the Octave London team across London and Surrey.

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London's Lighting Control and Motorised Blinds Installers

Octave London designs and installs lighting control and automated shading for homes across London and Surrey. We plan the lighting, blinds and curtains around the way you live, so the right light is one touch away and the room is ready for day, evening or movie night. Whether you are building, renovating or upgrading a single room, we handle the design, installation, programming and handover as one project, using proven systems such as Lutron and Rako.

Scene lighting

Save your favourite settings for morning, dinner, movie night or bedtime, and recall a whole room or the whole house with one touch.

Dimming and colour

Smooth, flicker-free dimming across LED, halogen and decorative fittings, with warm-to-cool white and colour where it suits the room.

Motorised blinds and curtains

Roller blinds, roman blinds, curtains and tracks that open and close quietly from a keypad, an app or your voice.

Lighting and shading together

Blinds, curtains and lights that work as one, so closing the blinds at sunset can bring the evening lighting up with them.

Keypads and control

Elegant keypads, handsets and an app, so everyone in the house can set the mood without a manual. Part of our smart home automation.

Timers and sunrise automation

Blinds that follow the sun, lights that fade up in the morning and a house that looks lived in when you are away.

Cinema and media rooms

Lighting and blackout shading that dims and closes at the touch of a button, designed with your home cinema.

Design, programming and aftercare

Lighting design that suits your rooms and fittings, programmed around the way you live, with support whenever you need it.

Brands we work with

Bang & Olufsen

Bowers & Wilkins

Sonus faber

McIntosh

Marantz

Anthem

Lutron

Rako

Control4

Sonos

Lighting and shading for every home

The right lighting depends on the room, the architecture and the way you live. We design around all three, and around the fittings you already have or want to choose.

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New builds and renovations

The best time to plan lighting control and blinds is before the walls are closed. We work with your architect, designer and electrician so cabling, drives and pockets for blinds are right from the start.

Existing homes and retrofits

You can add lighting control and motorised blinds to a home you already live in. We use wired and wireless solutions, and battery or low-voltage motors, to keep disruption low.

Large windows, glazing and garden rooms

Big glass needs shading that is quiet, smooth and reliable. We design blinds and curtains for tall windows, bifold doors, rooflights and garden rooms.

Period homes, flats and shared walls

Older and listed properties often limit what can be changed, so we keep the installation discreet. In flats we focus on solutions that need little or no structural work.

Why choose Octave?

Learn more about Octave London

Over a decade of experience

Matt has been designing and installing audio visual and smart home systems for over a decade, including running the installations service at Richer Sounds London Bridge. He founded Octave London in 2016 and still leads every project personally, from the first conversation about your home through to handover.

Designed around your home

No two homes are the same, so we do not sell off-the-shelf packages. Whether you have a clear brief or just an idea, we work out what is possible and design the lighting, shading and controls around the way you live.

One team, start to finish

Design, installation, programming and handover are handled as one project by one team, and we stay on hand once you are living with it. You deal with the same people throughout, so nothing gets lost between trades.

Reviews

4.8 Over 11 Reviews

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Padraig Moore 4 weeks ago

Excellent service, installed maintained and repaired our system over the last 7 years. Would highly recommend.

John O'Neil 1 month ago

Brilliant service. They fitted my cinema system and surround sound in next to no time, would highly recommend.

Yupp Danners 4 months ago

Octave recently installed a 65” Sony TV for us, which came with the added challenge of syncing it with our unusual American cinema system. Matt and Ollie handled everything brilliantly, they’re true professionals: experienced, knowledgeable, focused, and genuinely decent, honest people you can trust.
We’ve used them before for a TV installation and a cinema amp, and once again they exceeded expectations. The only downside to giving them this rave review is that I’m worried they’ll get so busy they’ll become impossible to book!
Highly recommended - outstanding service from start to finish.

Paul Durham 2 years ago

Matt arrived on time. He was very polite and professional he knew exactly what the problem was and solved it. I am very impressed with his work and have no hesitation in recommending him. I will be using him in the future

Pranav Tulsian 2 years ago

Matt and his team were incredible. They were very courteous, efficient and very professional. They navigated through the difficult parts with ease while suggesting and coming up with good solutions, taking no short cuts. I would high recommend them.

Max Marten 3 years ago

Matt and Olie from Octave really helped bring the sound system in our home together. They’re very knowledgeable and efficient, have great recommendations, and were a pleasure to have on site. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for high quality workmanship.

J P 3 years ago

Fitted a Cable from the interior of property to the lower garden, providing WIFI signal to the lower garden for a special event - Top service and would highly recommend - 5**

Amaury Sautour 4 years ago

Ollie mounted a TV up on the wall. He was fast, very neat and did a fantastic job. The result looks amazing.

James Palmer-Tomkinson 4 years ago

We were thrilled with the service that we got from Octave London. Matt who looked after us gave us great advice during the site visit making good recommendations re smart TVs, audio and Sky. He also helped with extending the wifi throughout the house which we had always struggled with; the range extenders we had previously were very temperamental.For the installation, the job was done extremely professionally with everything installed correctly and efficiently. Matt and his team were extremely friendly and courteous. They also gave us good clear instructions and demos as to how everything works.They are extremely busy (with good reason!) and the first available appointment for a site visit was a good couple of weeks from the initial enquiry, but it was very much worth the wait!

How your lighting and shading comes together

From the first conversation to the final handover, we keep the process clear and personal.

Consultancy

We start with a conversation about your home, how you live and what you want it to do, whether you have a detailed brief or just an idea.

Design

We design a bespoke system to suit the property and the way you live, and choose the right equipment and control platform for the job.

Installation

Your system is installed, programmed and set up by our team, using technology chosen to stay relevant for years to come.

Support

Once your system is up and running, we are still here if you have questions or need a hand.

Lighting control and motorised blinds FAQs

What is a lighting control system?

A lighting control system lets you dim and switch your lights, and recall saved scenes, from keypads, an app or your voice, instead of using individual switches. It can also control motorised blinds and curtains, so light and shade work together in each room.

How much do motorised blinds and lighting control cost?

Every project is different, so we do not publish fixed prices. The cost depends on the number of rooms, the type of lighting, the size and number of windows and the fabrics chosen. After a conversation about your home we give you a clear proposal.

Can you add motorised blinds to windows I already have?

Often, yes. Some blinds can be fitted with a motor, and others are better replaced. We will look at each window and advise on the neatest and most cost-effective way to automate it, including battery and low-voltage options.

What is the difference between smart bulbs and a lighting control system?

Smart bulbs replace individual bulbs and depend on wi-fi, which can become unreliable across a whole house. A lighting control system works at the fitting and circuit level, with a dedicated network, so every light responds instantly and the switches on the wall still work as expected.

Can you retrofit lighting control without rewiring?

In many homes, yes. Wireless lighting control systems such as Lutron and Rako can be installed without rewiring the whole house. We will survey your property and explain what is possible and how much disruption to expect.

Can the blinds close automatically with the sun or at set times?

Yes. Blinds and curtains can follow a timetable, open and close with the sun, or respond to a scene, so rooms stay cool in summer, private in the evening and bright in the morning without you thinking about it.

Can lighting and shading work with my cinema or music system?

Yes. A single button can dim the lights, close the blinds and start a film or your music. We design lighting and shading together with your home cinema and multi-room audio.

Which lighting and shading brands do you work with?

We design around proven systems such as Lutron and Rako, and choose the right motors, fabrics and keypads for your home. We select equipment for reliability and long-term support, not to fit a single brand.

Can I control lighting and blinds from my phone or with my voice?

Yes. Alongside wall keypads, you can use an app, and connect to voice assistants such as Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home where you want them. We also keep physical controls so guests and family never need an app.

Do you design the lighting as well as install it?

Yes. We plan which fittings are on which circuits, what scenes each room needs and how the controls should feel. We can work alongside your interior designer or lighting designer, or lead the lighting plan ourselves.

Which areas do you cover?

We cover London and Surrey, from our Wimbledon base to Kingston, Richmond, Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Highgate. If you are further afield, get in touch with details of your project and we will talk it through.

How do I get started?

Fill in the enquiry form below or call us on 0208 123 8880 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). We will arrange a conversation about your home and what you want from it.

Coverage & location

Wimbledon Head Office

Our head office is in Wimbledon, South West London, close to the village, the common and good transport links into central London. It is where we plan every project, from the first design ideas through to the final handover.

Our Coverage

We offer our design and install services across London and Surrey, from Wimbledon, Kingston and Richmond to Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge and Mayfair, and north to Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Highgate.

Further afield? We travel. Please get in touch with details of your project and location and we will be in touch to discuss further.