Quiet Ceilings, Luxury Controls: How to Modernize Your Lighting in 2026

Easy Retrofit Services to Bring Your Lighting Into the Present

Luxury homes evolve. What was “luxury” in the ‘90s and early 2000s now looks noticeably outdated. And one major signifier of being behind the times? Lighting.

One of the highest‑impact updates we’re making for clients right now pairs DMF Lighting’s Artafex retrofit downlights with Lux by Control4 keypads, dimmers, and outlets. The result is a calmer, cleaner ceiling and refined, one‑touch control — all without tearing your house apart.

What is a “Quiet Ceiling”?

A quiet ceiling minimizes visual clutter so you notice the light, not the hardware. We create this look with small‑aperture recessed downlights—openings as compact as 4 inches, and in some spaces 2 inches, instead of the older 6‑inch cans that draw your attention. The smaller footprint immediately elevates a room’s architecture.

Why Update Those Old 6-Inch Cans?

Beam Control

DMF’s modular optics let us set the beam angle and intensity for ambient, task, or accent light, so counters, art, and seating areas each get the right treatment.

Beautiful Dimming & Color

Smart LEDs deliver precise dimming and the full spectrum of white, from warm candlelight to crisp daylight—plus millions of colors for entertaining.

Efficiency & Longevity

LEDs are up to 90% more efficient than incandescent bulbs and typically last 10× longer than CFLs, which reduces energy use and replacement headaches.

Design

Smaller apertures mean fewer, finer circles in the ceiling. Spaces feel intentional and modern, not dotted with big, bright “holes.”

How the DMF Artafex retrofit works

We convert your existing 6-inch housings to sleek 4-inch DMF Lighting Artafex downlights with a purpose‑built 6-inch‑to‑4-inch Retrofit Conversion Kit. It’s a modular system with trim options for different ceiling types: flat, wood, even sloped. Because we reuse the installed housings, there’s minimal drywall work, minimal dust, and a faster path to results.

Meet Lux by Control4

Lighting control should look as good on the wall as it does on the ceiling. Lux brings a premium finish to keypads, dimmers, switches, and outlets with designer colors and metal faceplates that suit high‑end interiors.

Choose wired or wireless devices to fit each room, and keep the wall surface streamlined with multi‑function keypads that replace banks of switches. Lux keypads are entirely customizable, so you can get the exact button configurations, colors, and materials you desire to match your interior design.

Why pair DMF Lighting with Lux controls?

Together, they deliver both visual quiet and effortless control. With Lux and DMF Lighting, you’ll enjoy:

Scenes you’ll use every day
- Entertain: Warm 2700K throughout, your artwork and bar softly highlighted, music on—all activated with one press of a button.
- Task: Bright, crisp white at the island and prep zones; glare‑free beams right where you need them.
- Wind Down: Lights glide to warm, amber tones as evening settles; pathway lights sit low for late‑night movement.
Consistency across the home
The same trim style and keypad language from room to room builds a cohesive, luxury feel.
Future‑ready
We can add sensors, schedules, and daylight‑responsive tuning later without redoing the ceiling.

A typical upgrade with The Integrated Home

Walkthrough & Mockup: We assess existing cans, demonstrate a sample Artafex fixture and Lux keypad, and finalize trim and finish selections.
Retrofit & Aiming: We convert the 6″ fixtures to 4″, set beam angles, and color‑tune each zone.
Programming: We load practical scenes on Lux keypads and in the Control4 app, with fine‑tuned dimming curves.
Guided Handoff: You get a quick tutorial and a follow‑up visit to tweak scenes after you’ve lived with the system.

Ready for a quieter ceiling and smarter control—without a remodel? The Integrated Home can retrofit selected spaces or your entire residence with DMF Artafex and Lux by Control4 for a clean, modern look that works beautifully every day.