Home gym became the perfect staging area with our integrated ring light design. Cool infinity effect in the wall of mirrors. Add us to your projects team for amazing end results with our artistic lighting designs. www.adaptivedg.com . #lightingdesign #customlightingdesign #luxurylifestyle #interiordesign #luxuryarchitecture
Integrated lighting isn’t an accessory—it’s the structure behind the atmosphere. When done right, it disappears. What’s left is a space that feels naturally beautiful, balanced, and alive. That’s the power of good lighting design. And it’s never accidental.
At Adaptive Design Group, we believe lighting is the fourth dimension of architecture. We work closely with architects, builders, and interior designers to ensure lighting isn’t tacked on at the end—it’s planned from the start. The result? Seamless transitions, intentional highlights, and an overall sense of clarity and warmth throughout your home.
Our approach includes every layer: ambient, task, decorative, and smart home lighting systems that respond to your routine and environment. From wireless lighting control to automatic house lights and smart outdoor lighting, we combine technical mastery with artistic instinct.
This project was a perfect example of what happens when collaboration and vision come together. A space transformed by light—not overwhelmed by it.
Let’s make something seamless. Contact us to begin your integrated residential lighting project.
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Architectural Lighting That Elevates Every Step
A staircase is more than a passage—it’s a sculptural moment within the home. And when treated with intention, it becomes an opportunity to showcase the architecture rather than obscure it.
At Adaptive Design Group, we believe lighting is a tool of revelation—used to emphasize form, guide the eye, and create atmosphere. That’s why we treat features like staircases not as utilitarian necessities, but as canvases for our Artistry in Light.
In this home, the stairwell serves as both a functional connector and a central design feature. Subtle layers of indirect light accent the verticality of the space, while custom-integrated step lighting ensures safety without visual clutter. Every element—trimless fixtures, dimming zones, material reflections—was carefully considered to enhance the architectural story.
Our proprietary Dimming Control Technology gives the homeowner granular control over the mood and intensity of each scene, whether it’s late-night ambiance or bright midday visibility. The result is an environment that feels intuitive, refined, and remarkably balanced.
Great lighting doesn’t shout—it whispers. And in a space like this, the staircase becomes a quiet focal point: an illuminated path that invites movement while enhancing the home’s sense of flow and form.
Why Hide Your Staircase? If your staircase is tucked away in the shadows, it might be time to ask: what would happen if you lit it like the art piece it truly is?
Let’s explore what’s possible—step by step.
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Artful Outdoor Experiences Elevated
Few combinations captivate like fire, water, and light. On this Laguna Beach project, Adaptive Design Group transformed an outdoor lounge into a dynamic, sensory experience where each element enhances the other. The fire pit anchors the space, offering warmth and an inviting focal point, while the water feature introduces movement, sound, and reflective shimmer that plays beautifully with the carefully designed lighting.
The reverse-cascade illumination of the water creates a firelike glow from below, perfectly echoing the warmth of the flames above. This is where artistic lighting design becomes essential: it isn’t just about seeing, it’s about feeling the environment. Every glow, reflection, and shadow is intentionally placed to enhance textures, highlight surfaces, and create an immersive atmosphere that elevates the outdoors to an art form.
Adaptive Design Group carefully integrated all layers of light—path, decorative, architectural, and accent—ensuring the space functions for socializing, relaxation, or evening entertainment. Materials, surfaces, and natural surroundings are all considered, with each fixture hidden or artfully positioned to maintain elegance while providing perfect illumination.
The result is an outdoor space that feels alive, luxurious, and entirely unique—a retreat where modern design, natural elements, and precision lighting converge.
Bring your outdoor spaces to life with Adaptive Design Group’s expertise. Contact us to explore how fire, water, and light can transform your home.
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Warming up this Sun Valley, Idaho with our artistry in light and mood setting dimming. Doesn’t hurt to have an amazing palette and setting to work with. @mclaughlinarchitects #sunvalleyidaho #mountainluxury #timberframing #lightingdesign Learn More
Beautiful Inside and Out! Classic Mountain architecture. Happy to team with Shope Reno Wharton Architects on the Park City, Utah Estate. @shoperenowharton Lighting Design, Integrated Dimming and Electrical Engineering by Glenn Merlin Johnson #lightingdesign #lightingcontrol #theartofillumination
We Are Artists With Light … Experts In Technology
Lighting is more than illumination—it is the tool through which space, mood, and story are crafted. At Adaptive Design Group, we approach each project as artists with a deep understanding of technology, blending precision, creativity, and functionality to transform homes into experiences. Every home we touch benefits from decades of expertise in architectural lighting design, dimming control, motorized shade integration, and full systems coordination.
Being artists with light means seeing beyond the obvious. We consider every layer: architectural, decorative, art, path, task, interior design, view, and exterior. Each layer has a purpose, and when harmonized, they create environments that feel natural, yet extraordinary. From the glow that frames artwork to the subtle highlights along a textured wall or ceiling, every detail is thoughtfully composed to tell a story and enhance the human experience.
Our artistry is paired with technology. Automated systems, intelligent dimming, and integration of shades, electrical, and access controls ensure that beauty is effortless and adaptive to daily life. The results are spaces that not only look stunning but respond intuitively to lifestyle and function.
At Adaptive Design Group, this philosophy guides us across all projects—from mountain retreats to coastal estates, modern homes to classical mansions. We elevate the ordinary into something exceptional, providing clients with spaces that are visually captivating, emotionally resonant, and technologically seamless.
Experience the artistry of light in your home. Contact Adaptive Design Group to bring expertise, vision, and precision to your space.
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This was an amazing timeless collaboration with Shope Reno Wharton Architects, Vallone Design and Glenn Merlin Johnson of Adaptive Design Group. We added our full service Lighting Design, Lighting Controls and Electrical Engineering touches that set the bar in this Park City, Utah home. The home was perfectly executed by Don Craig and team at Craig Construction. @shoperenowharton @vallonedesign @adaptivedg #craigconstruction #lightingdesign
