Technology+Design: Barrett’s Technology Solutions Works with KED Interiors
Convenience and Luxury Without Compromise
The best home technology doesn’t draw attention to itself. It simply works, enhancing daily life without cluttering sightlines or disrupting carefully curated interiors. This kind of invisible integration requires more than skilled installation; it demands collaboration between designers and integrators who share the same vision. Barrett's Technology Solutions has found exactly that in its partnership with KED Interiors, a Chicago-area design firm that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Our team was thrilled to join the celebration this summer, recognizing a partnership built on mutual respect and shared standards. Both our companies are approaching milestone anniversaries, but what excites us most is continuing to work together on projects where technology and design become inseparable.
The Power of Early Collaboration
KED Interiors, led by Principal and Founder Katie Wozniak, approaches every project with meticulous attention to detail. Her team specifies every fixture, material, and bespoke furnishing with precision. Barrett's Technology Solutions gets invited into this process during KED's initial "Discover & Refine" design phase, working directly with lead designers before walls go up or equipment is ordered.
Early involvement makes the difference between technology that integrates and technology that intrudes. Time is the critical variable. The earlier we join the conversation, the more options exist for concealing speakers, routing cables, and positioning control interfaces where they complement the design rather than compete with it. After years of collaboration and multiple educational events, both teams have come to understand each other's offerings well enough to anticipate potential possibilities.
Design professionals can witness Ketra demonstrations firsthand at our design centers in Lombard and Lake Geneva. This year, designers from KED Interiors also joined our team on a trip to Lutron's Experience Center and Beam Facility in Austin, Texas. Two days immersed in layered lighting principles, beam spreads, and real-world applications gave the designers a deeper understanding of what lighting control can achieve.
"When designers understand our technology capabilities early in the process, they can incorporate those possibilities from the start," says Brian Perreault, President of Barrett's Technology Solutions. "The integration becomes part of the design vision rather than something we're fitting in later."
Shared Values, Exceptional Results
Both firms prioritize quality, personalized design, and exceeding client expectations. Modern luxury homebuyers are seeking advanced functionality and convenience, including lighting control, whole-home audio, motorized window treatments, and security systems. The challenge lies in including these capabilities without compromising aesthetic integrity.
KED Interiors’ meticulous approach pairs naturally with our precision integration. Katie's background gives her an advantage most designers don't have. Growing up on her father's design/build job sites, then deepening her knowledge through studies at Parsons and Harrington College of Design, she understands design and construction from the inside out. Her philosophy reflects this: "Every detail must be tied together, thinking things through from every angle."
This holistic view mirrors our own approach. Both companies believe that exceptional results come from understanding not just what clients want, but how they live. Technology should support that lifestyle, not dictate it.
Building on Success
The best partnerships grow from shared vision and mutual respect. When interior designers and technology integrators collaborate from the earliest planning stages, homeowners get spaces where functionality and beauty coexist without compromise. We look forward to many more years working alongside KED Interiors on projects that set new standards for integrated design.
If you’re looking for a technology integrator that understands the importance of design, we’d love to connect. Contact Barrett's Technology Solutions to discuss your project.
