Why Homeowners Are Investing in Home-Based Experiences
Pandemic Shutdowns Reminded Us All That Homes Are About More Than Basic Shelter
Until 2020, many people were willing to settle for a comfortable home environment to relax at the end of the day. However, the COVID-19 pandemic made most people in the country rethink what home means. Even in the best-designed luxury spaces, no one yearns for the days of spending months at a time there.
But all that time spent inside did make people realize there are some great ways to create memorable experiences at home. Since then, many of our clients have demanded multifunctional environments primed for easy living, working, and entertainment.
How do we create these personalized home experiences? Through expert audio-video and smart technology integrations.
Perfect Your Home Entertainment
Let’s kick off with the fun stuff. Feeling lazy about leaving the house? With our audio-video solutions, you have everything you need to stay entertained. Our custom home theaters are ideal for movie nights, game day viewing, and gaming tournaments. And you don’t have to relegate your fun experiences to just one area of the house.
With whole-home audio video, you can access your favorite movies, music, and shows anywhere. We integrate discreet displays and in-ceiling speakers to make your media accessible without ruining your decor.
Of course, staying home doesn’t mean having to stay cooped up inside! Outdoor entertainment systems for patios, pools, and gardens have seen a huge uptick in popularity in the past five years. Add weather-proof speakers, glare-resistant TVs, and landscape lighting to create immersive entertainment spaces beyond your four walls.
Create Your Own Wellness Retreat
More than anything, your home needs to be a place where you decompress. Whether you’re stressed from work or keeping up with the kids’ daily routines, those few minutes of relaxation are vital. There are a few ways to use technology to help get the most out of them.
One way is to use human-centric lighting. Through a combination of tunable LED lights from Ketra and smart shading, you can regulate your circadian rhythm. You do this by matching interior LED fixtures with the hues of sunlight. The result is better sleep and an improved mood.
The dedicated theater space we discussed earlier can also be used for meditation. Play beautiful nature scenes on the screen with accompanying soundscapes on your surround sound. It’s a great way to literally escape from your day-to-day stress. Spread those soundscapes throughout the house on your in-ceiling speakers for added relaxation.
Maintain an Effective Workspace
The biggest change introduced by the COVID pandemic was the proliferation of remote work. Now, homeowners expect living spaces to also be primed for work. First and foremost, that means creating a more robust and secure network. A well-designed networking foundation means no more dropped calls, clear visuals, and crisp audio.
We also recommend some AV upgrades for your home office. Much like you would have in your company’s boardroom, we offer easy controls for any conferencing needs. With one touch on a tablet or app, your room prepares for the call. Shades close to reduce glare, your thermostat ticks up, and your go-to conferencing software pulls up.
If your office is in an open-concept area of the house, we also recommend adding noise control. Integrate sound masking that adds a gentle, ambient background sound. It is specifically engineered to match the frequency of human speech so that conversations and noises blend into the background. Unlike white noise, which can sound harsh, sound masking is tuned to be comfortable and unobtrusive.
Optimize your home with technology that supports how you live, work, and relax. Our team can design entertainment, wellness, and workspace solutions tailored to your lifestyle. Call us today or fill out our contact form to create the experiences you want at home.
