How to Merge Interior Design with Smart Home Technology
As an interior designer, you’re probably ahead of the curve when it comes to trends in color, fabrics, and furniture arrangements. But what about smart home technology? Many designers avoid dipping their toes into integrated technology because it seems too complicated, unrelated to design, or frankly, not visually appealing. But adding smart systems to your design portfolio will give you a competitive advantage over other designers in your area. Plus, there are stylish new devices built to blend in with each room’s facade (more on that below).
You don’t need to be a technology expert to add home automation to your interior design process. By partnering with a smart home company, you’ll open yourself up to new possibilities that homeowners will love. Keep reading to discover how Charlotte, NC homes will benefit from approaching technology with style.
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Hidden Screens
Most designers agree that it’s no longer ‘in’ to arrange a living room or media room around a screen. While we’re more connected than ever, there’s been a recent cultural shift in our approach to technology. Many are taking breaks from their screens in the name of wellness. While we still love our HD screens for shows and films, the presence of large displays does not feel like a relaxing escape from our plugged-in world.
The solution? Hidden technology, with in-ceiling and in-floor TV mounts that raise and lower a high-definition flat screen at one press of a button. Screens can swivel too, so they can emerge and fit into any space without compromising the room design. Seura’s smart mirrors function as sleek mirrors that display smart home information like a futuristic magic mirror. By tapping on the screen or using voice commands, users can explore everything from the weather to music control on the glass. Equally magical are Seura’s mirror TVs. When the show is over, and the screen is turned off, your client’s TVs will turn into a fully functioning mirror!
Whole-Home Audio & In-Wall Speakers
The future of music enjoyment does not stop with Amazon Alexa or AirPods. Take your clients’ homes to the next level with a whole-home audio system. A smart home company can assist in wiring the house with multiple audio zones so that devices —the receiver, subwoofer, speakers—will communicate and play the same tune across every room, or set the mood with a different song per space. Users can enjoy streamed playlists, CDs, internet radio, vinyl—whichever they prefer. Remember the disappearing TVs we discussed before? The talented Integrated Home team can assist in building in-wall speakers that hide inconspicuously inside the walls or ceiling.
Complete Control
Empower clients to take control of their new smart home with an automation system like Control4. By connecting their lighting, entertainment, security, spa, and more to the Control4 app, they can lower the blinds, check surveillance cameras, and tune the thermostat right from their smartphone or tablet. Home control offers homeowners peace of mind, simplicity, and fun entertainment options, so their newly designed house will feel both exciting and easy to manage.
Ready to add smart technology to your next design project? If you’re in Charlotte, NC, partner with The Integrated Home today. Call us at (704) 412-4040 or fill out our online form here.
We look forward to working with you!
