Ensure that Audio and Video Entertainment Is Standard Equipment

Given all the time everyone is spending at home, it’s no wonder home improvement projects have skyrocketed over the past few months. As they say, home is where the heart is, and this year, work, school, and entertainment too!

To get much needed fresh air and escape the home routine, getting outside is vital. But you don't have to go far if you have a great outdoor environment as your in-home escape. If you haven't spruced up your outdoor spaces yet, chances are this winter is an excellent time to think about it. And as you do, we highly recommend thinking about integrating audio-video entertainment and smart lighting control into your outdoor living designs for your Henrico County, VA home.

Keep reading for four projects you may be considering next year and how to improve them with seamlessly integrated AV and technology.

Home Theater Ideas From Our Expert Designers 

Are you thinking about adding a home theater or media room in your Hanover County home? Or perhaps you are looking to revamp an existing one? Either way, it can be a significant undertaking. 

Home theaters can take many shapes and forms. The best option is a dedicated space, but that may not always be feasible. If your home theater will double as a living room or family room, you may want to approach AV, seating, and other factors differently. 

Keep reading for five great home theater design possibilities for your Virginia home.

Go Minimalist With Your Entertainment While Maximizing Enjoyment

Is form as important as function for you? Do you think that less is often more? And are you fanatical about the quality of your audio and video entertainment?

If you answered yes to the questions above, you will be interested in the rest of this blog. Some people are very passionate about their AV entertainment but are not big fans of the complexity that often comes with it, the intrusion on décor, and the amount of equipment involved. The solution? An integrated whole-house audio-video system for your Richmond, VA home fit for the minimalist sensibility in you. Read on to learn more.

A Wireless World Still Needs Some Wires

In a world with rapid technological advancement, we continue to see more new devices going wireless. Even charging our mobile phones is going wireless! Many smart home devices can communicate wirelessly, although they still require power to operate.

That brings us to a point – even wireless devices need some wires. And in the home, many things still need cabling and wiring infrastructure. If you are looking to embark on a major remodel of an existing home or planning a new one in Richmond, VA, it would be wise to consider a structured cabling installation to ensure your home is ready for any technology. Keep reading to see why.

Upgrade Your Clients’ Interiors with Stylish Motorized Window Treatments

As an interior designer, you’re typically sought after by clients for your sense of style and attention to detail in your work. Whether it's how you use color, materials, or specialize in a particular look, you have something different that you bring to the table.

Along that line, we’d like to suggest something that will bring that extra “wow” factor to your projects in Richmond, Virginia: powered Hunter Douglas shades and blinds. As a designer, you already know the Hunter Douglas brand, known for decades for quality window treatments. But you might not have thought about all the extra benefits that accrue from motorizing them. Keep reading to see how motorized blinds and shades add another fillip to your design repertoire.