Learn More About the Lighting, AV & Automation Systems Behind the Best Outdoor Living Spaces

Smart outdoor living and entertainment are all about setting the mood. For that, you need the right lights, superb audio and video, and the ability to customize your backyard with just a tap of the screen. That is what outdoor living design is all about!

If you are in Richmond, VA, chances are you’ve already heard about Sound + Image. We specialize in enhancing luxury living through smart technologies, and nowhere are the benefits of an automated, integrated lifestyle more apparent than in the yard! 

In this article, we explore some of the many advantages of hiring an expert to help design, install, and automate your smart home’s outdoor spaces. 

Design Your Outdoor Ambiance with Lighting and Audio

With spring just around the corner in Virginia, thoughts turn to spending more time outdoors. We might be a couple of weeks away from seeing cherry blossoms in Richmond, but it’s also time to get the outdoor spaces ready for the warmer seasons. 

While you’re planning the sprucing up of your patio and landscaping in preparation for spring, it’s also a great time to add another dimension to your outdoor living design. Few things create more ambiance or set a vibe more than lighting and music. Keep reading to see how to add powerful, rich audio and beautiful lighting to your outdoor spaces with best-in-class products from Coastal Source.

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.

Make the Most of the Outdoors with These Smart Upgrades

We’ve all spent a lot of time at home lately, and chances are that will continue for a bit. Regardless of the times, spending time outside brings positive vibes for both physical and mental wellbeing. And with Virginia’s lovely fall weather almost here, isn’t it time to think about your ideal outdoor living design for your Richmond home?

Keep reading for entertainment and environmental upgrades to make your outdoor spaces so much fun you might not want to come back inside – well, only if it’s snowing.