Insights & Innovations: The Integrated Home Blog

Color Us Impressed with Sonance’s Incredible Array of Architectural Speakers

One of the fun things about being a technology integrator is seeing all the new technology and products coming down the pike. And when we see these things at the source as we did with Sonance, it's even more fun! Don't worry, it's not all fun and games – it's all in the name of offering you better products and solutions. 

Founded in the early 1980s, Sonance is one of the true pioneers in architectural audio. Today, their line consists of a full set of speakers that hide discreetly inside homes and gardens while providing the type of audio performance that belies their size. Recently the company joined forces with James Loudspeaker, another industry pioneer, bringing a new level of audio performance and customization to architectural speakers.

Our Charlotte, NC, team visited the Sonance speaker studio at their beautiful Southern California home base. We’re excited by what we saw, and we want to share more with you about our experience below. 

New Features Make Golf Simulation More Realistic and Challenging than Ever

If you’re a golf addict – or should we say aficionado – you can never get too much golf. That’s why a golf simulator is such a great addition to your home entertainment options. Simulators like Golfzon let you sharpen your game, play courses you may never otherwise visit, and have a great time with your favorite pastime.

Now, how serious a golfer are you? Do you love to dig into every detail of your stroke, analyze all sorts of data about your game you never thought possible, and challenge yourself to the hilt? If you want more from a golf simulator, the new Golfzon TwoVision system may be just the ticket for that extra space in the basement of your Charlotte, NC, home. Keep reading below to check out how the TwoVision system can level up your game, so you’ll be ready for the golf season this spring!

Here’s Why You Should Trust Your Technology Integration Projects to HTA Certified Companies

As a designer, builder, or architect, you want to work with other trained and certified professionals in their specialties or trades. When it comes to audio-video installers, you might be wondering: what is that certification? How do I know that this company has the skillset and resources to see the project to completion? As you know, partnering with the wrong company can lead to unhappy clients and problematic projects. 

Fortunately, there is a way to distinguish which audio-video companies have made the investments to stand out from the rest. HTA certification is a mark of quality that means you are working with a professional company that has met a high bar of standards. Let’s explore what HTA certification means and the benefits a certified partner – like The Integrated Home – brings to your Charlotte, NC, residential projects. 

The Kaleidescape Movie Player System Offers the Best Media Experience

These days, a huge amount of content is streamed. Even if you subscribe to cable services, many now offer the same programming as apps on popular streaming products like Roku, Apple TV, and smart TVs. So, you might be inclined to believe that you don’t need anything more than a smart TV or streaming platform to get all the content you need.

It's true; you likely don't need anything more than streaming and all the right subscriptions. But there are other options. There are physical media like Blu-ray discs for movies and high-quality series like HBO's Game of Thrones. For many enthusiasts, physical media offers the best quality video and a high-resolution audio experience. But many enthusiasts also don't want to collect physical discs anymore. 

There is, however, a way to get all the convenience of streaming with the ultra-high-quality experience you want in your home media room – a Kaleidescape movie player. Read more below to upgrade your Charlotte, NC media for the ultimate visual and aural experience. 

The Ultimate Confluence of Design and Technology

You and your North Carolina clients understand the luxury and convenience that motorized window treatments bring to a home. While today’s motorized options are anything but bulky, sometimes an even sleeker, more integrated look is called for. Maybe it’s for a picture window that reveals a spectacular view of Lake Norman, or an ultramodern wall of windows in a luxury Uptown Charlotte high-rise with an amazing city view. Regardless of the reason, there’s a way to maximize the window view.

Concealed motorized blinds, skylights, and curtain tracks from Blindspace enable you to make the most of every window, offering automated window treatments that virtually disappear into walls and ceilings. As a designer, you'll love the flexibility afforded by this solution to implement your and your clients' design vision without encumbrances. Read on below to learn more about hidden motorized window treatments.