Insights & Innovations: The Integrated Home Blog

Check Out These Simulators from Golfzon Before Deciding on the Best Option for Your Home

There’s nothing like spending a day outside playing golf, but the weather in Charlotte, NC, isn’t known for being predictable. Plus, you have a busy life; making it down to the course every weekend isn’t always feasible.

At the Integrated Home, we can turn your golfing dreams into reality—and you won’t even have to leave home! Whether you are a seasoned pro or a fan looking to spend some time practicing with friends and family, there’s a golf simulator for every taste and skill level. Read on to find out more!

Learn What’s Behind the Scenes of Your Dream Home Theater Design

Most homeowners don’t usually appreciate everything that goes on behind the scenes at a local movie theater except when trying to recreate a cinematic experience in their own homes. It’s not just the screen and surround sound system they need to worry about. Home theater design also deals with seating, lighting, window shades, installing and automating dozens of smart devices, and fine-tuning equipment for optimal performance. 

At The Integrated Home, we design and install smart home systems for our clients in Charlotte, NC, helping them turn their movie-watching dreams into reality. Read on to find out what’s behind the home theater of your dreams, from state-of-the-art AV systems to lighting and shading control!

The Light Filtering Properties of Motorized Shades Explained

How much light would you like to come in through your motorized shades? How much privacy will you require? These questions will help you determine the opacity level needed for your new window treatments. Opacity is the amount of shade your window treatments will provide based on the fabric type used to make them. 

Continue reading to learn more about opacity, including the options available for motorized shades and how they will impact the energy efficiency of your Charlotte, NC, home.

Discover Why Architects & Builders are Incorporating This Solution into Their Projects

A smart home delivers unprecedented ease of living, enhancing families' everyday lives and making home technology control effortless and enjoyable. While a home automation platform can control lighting, climate, shades, entertainment, and more, a smart security system is among the most sought-after new home features.

These systems offer peace of mind, easy access, and remote management from anywhere. In the blog below, we’ll look at why builders and architects include these systems in their projects in Charlotte, NC, and throughout the country.

Choose Landscape Lighting Elements That Fit Your Outdoor Style

Inspire fun in your backyard with lighting elements that match your needs and your style. A beautiful North Carolina evening is something to take in and enjoy. Find more pleasure in the nighttime breeze when you feel secure thanks to lighting additions around the patio or along the path leading down to the firepit.

Homeowners have many options for outdoor lighting. Some choices provide functionality, while some are more security-focused. Others are simply for creating beautiful dramatic effects that draw the eye of those passing by. But, no matter your reason for installing outdoor lighting in your Charlotte-area backyard, you will surely experience relaxing evenings of enjoyment.

Continue reading below to learn more about why homeowners install outdoor lighting.