Silence Elevates Luxury in Mitch and Mark’s Penthouse Renovation

This Bayside Penthouse is the new home of renovation royalty, Mitch and Mark. The fabulous duo, who first appeared on The Block, is renowned for renovations that blend glamour, fun and practicality.  

For their Brighton Le Sands project, the couple chose: 

• Custom-made roller blinds by The Gezellig Room in Textstyle’s Jersey Opal 
• Automation using Somfy’s Sonesse 40 WireFree Zigbee Li-ion motors, controlled by a TaHoma switch hub (which allows for app and voice control), and Ysia Zigbee remotes 

“The project involved the treatment of three doors and two windows, with two of the doors requiring dual blinds for independent operation, resulting in seven blinds in total,” revealed Sonia Ross, proud Somfy Expert and Director of The Gezellig Room. 

“The extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing in the penthouse apartment created a need for effective insulation throughout the day and across seasons, an outcome perfectly achieved through automation,” Sonia continued. 

To meet both functional and aesthetic requirements, Zigbee Sonesse 40 Li-ion WireFree motors were specified for their robust performance, ensuring consistent and reliable operation across varying blind sizes, while removing the need for hardwired power, and streamlining the installation process. 

“The WireFree Zigbee motors deliver exceptionally quiet operation, complemented by an intuitive magnetic charging port, and seamless integration with the TaHoma switch hub. 

“For us, the true luxury is found in the subtle details, particularly the near-silent movement of the motor." 

“It is always rewarding to see clients genuinely surprised by just how refined and discreet the operation is.” 

The Somfy automation not only enriched the level of luxury in the penthouse, but it also upgraded the functionality of the window treatments, improving the comfort and wellbeing of the home’s occupants. 

Thanks to Somfy’s range of control solutions, both Mitch and Mark were thrilled. Mitch loved being able to send the blinds up and down using his Ysia Zigbee remote control, while Mark adored the fact he could control them via the TaHoma by Somfy app on his phone, even if he were on the other side of the world! 

The trendy duo also boasted about being able to automate the blinds depending on the time of day and the intensity of the sun, and the fact they could retrofit the motors to the project without a need for wiring or an electrician. 

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“We have specified Somfy motors for over a decade, continuing to rely on their proven performance, quiet precision, and seamless integration with contemporary smart home systems,” noted Sonia. 

“In practice, motorisation allows us to enhance everyday convenience, eliminate the need for visually intrusive and potentially hazardous chains, and deliver effortless control for larger or more complex installations where manual control is impractical. 

“It is clear motorised window furnishing solutions are playing an increasingly important role in the projects we deliver, and it is something our clients truly value.” 

To learn more about Somfy automated solutions, or to order your custom-made motorised window treatments, get in touch with your local Somfy Expert.