Ask an interior designer about smart technology and AV equipment in the home, and they might say, "just make sure I can't see it." We might exaggerate some here, but designers work hard to create a customized aesthetic and atmosphere in their projects. And while many AV and smart tech products are beautifully designed, the reality is that many don't add much aesthetic value. 

However, you might be surprised to learn that smart technology can streamline homes and make them sleeker and more stylish. And that you can hide technology that you don't want to see! Here are three smart home interior design suggestions for your Rosemary Beach, FL, residence. 

Florida is known as the Sunshine State, and not for naught. With over 225 sunny days a year, your Niceville home will experience plenty of light. Even on days when there are clouds, Florida's sun is a source of warmth. While all that sunshine is great for humans (within reason), sometimes it's not so great for your home's interiors. 

But there is a way you can harness the sunshine and keep it in check at the same time. Motorized window shades are ideal for Florida homes, letting in the sunlight when you want it and limiting it when you don’t. Keep reading to see powered and automated shading keep your home comfortable and efficient in every season.

Sony is a legendary name in TV and consumer electronics, with a long list of innovations spanning almost every important technology in audio and video. One of those firsts was the OLED TV, which Sony introduced to the world in 2007. OLED is the acronym for Organic Light Emitting Diode, and backlighting is the main difference between this and LED technology. LED panels need backlighting, and OLED is self-lighting. 

OLED technology is known for super-thin panels, superb color reproduction, and wonderfully inky dark black levels, one of the most challenging things to get right in a TV panel. Interestingly, though Sony pioneered OLED, they only introduced mass production of OLED TVs a few years ago. But when they did, they did it right. If you're looking for a Sony 4K TV for your Destin, FL, media room, you should be looking at Sony’s latest Bravia XRA95K flagship OLED TV. Keep reading below to learn why.

Few home upgrades are as enjoyable and usable as a whole home audio system. If they say music soothes the soul, why not be soothed in every room of the house? We're not making this up; scientific evidence shows that music can increase oxytocin and serotonin levels in your brain. So if there's music that makes you feel good, having easier access to it is good for you. 

But there are audio systems, and then there are whole home audio systems. One important thing to note about audio everywhere in your house: it's not one size fits all. Not only should your system fit you and the music you listen to, but it should also fit your space. One way to do that is with the choice of speakers. You can have speakers for critical listening in one room and speakers appropriate for background music in other spaces. GHT Group works with the best industry brands like Sonance to design custom audio solutions that fit your specific needs. It's one reason we were named Sonance Authentic Partner of the Year in 2022!

Read on to learn more about how we take a bespoke approach to whole-home sound in your Buckhead, GA home. 

One of the reasons you live in Alys Beach is for an outdoor-oriented lifestyle. Whether it's an active one or you simply enjoy the sun and surf, it's a pleasure to be outside most of the time. But nothing is perfect, and sometimes you need a little help controlling the outdoor elements to make the most of your outdoor time. 

That’s where motorized patio screens come in. At the touch of a button, you can create a more comfortable space to enjoy the outdoors at home. Read on to learn more about motorized outdoor screens and shades for your Florida home.

Home theaters have been around for decades, but how they look and the technologies they contain have changed significantly. Like many other aspects of your home, your theater might need an update. If you've had your Vinings, GA, home for the past 20 years, perhaps you've redone your kitchen, bathrooms, appliances, and light fixtures to keep up with your current lifestyle and tastes. Why should your home theater be any different?

Here are three triggers that might drive a home theater remodel project. Not that you need an excuse!

Lighting is an integral part of your home. It's necessary for day-to-day living, but it's more than merely functional. Lighting affects the way you see and use your home. All too often, not enough attention is paid to how lighting affects a home. Done well, lighting can make a home more comfortable, usable, and beautiful, but done wrong, it can have precisely the opposite effect!

When you work with professional lighting design experts for your Buckhead, GA, residence, you get specialized expertise with lighting design and technology that brings a different level of illumination to your home. Keep reading to learn seven ways a lighting design company can improve your living spaces.

Lighting is an essential part of daily life—it's obvious that you need illumination for a functional home. Beyond the practical aspect, though, lighting also serves aesthetic purposes, as it can frame how you view your spaces. Yet, all too often, not enough attention is often paid to the lighting quality, even in high-end homes. 

What do we mean by the quality of lighting? Many homes get standard lighting fixtures that don't move the needle in terms of the quality of light or how it looks in your home. As a lighting design company, we can show you a world of lighting options well beyond the ordinary for your Alys Beach, FL, home. Let’s look at three ways we can bring a different level of light into your home.

What do you think of when you hear the term “home theater?” Is it a windowless, darkened room with individual reclining chairs, a giant screen, and movie-themed decor? Or do you think of a room with a great audio and video system where you enjoy your entertainment? 

Many homes have media rooms as opposed to home theaters. The primary difference is that these spaces tend to be great places to enjoy media entertainment, but also serve other purposes. In truth, the line between media rooms and home cinemas is more blurred than ever. Why is that, and how might it impact the home theater design in your Santa Rosa Beach, FL, home? Keep reading!

Want to know more about ceiling speaker systems? You're in the right place. Architectural ceiling speakers allow you to have great sound without the clutter of wires and speakers in your space. What's more, ceiling speakers have multiple uses that might surprise you with their versatility. If you don't want to see speakers anywhere in your Milton, GA, home – unless you look up – please keep reading!

Why would you want motorized window shades in your Buckhead home? There's undeniable convenience in pushing a button without getting up or going to each window and opening and closing your shades and window treatments to precise positions. But sometimes, you just have to envision what it's like to have them and what a difference they can make. So let's take a few words below to imagine what it's like to live with motorized shades in your Georgia home. 

Most people have some type of audio system. It will most often be part of a media setup for watching video content, and sometimes it's a separate two-channel audio system for listening to music. What happens when they're not in those rooms or spaces? Many rely on portable or powered speakers and sometimes a good pair of wireless headphones. 

But there's a better way to enjoy your music – or audiobooks, radio shows, or anything else – all over your house without missing a note, word, or beat. A whole home audio system puts everything you want to listen to at your disposal in every room of your Seagrove Beach, FL, home. Read on to learn three reasons why you should invest in whole-home audio.

Have you had a home theater in your Buckhead, GA, home for many years? If so, you might be thinking about updating it. Like any other part of a home, home cinemas can get dated, not only in decor and style but also in technology. Sometimes, the way you use a theater might change, too; today, it is a media entertainment hub for much more than movies. 

If you’re considering a home theater remodel, here are five ways to make it up-to-date for all your entertainment enjoyment. 

Is light just light? Of course, it isn't. iIdeally, light is tailored to the environment it needs to illuminate. Too much light in a space can be fatiguing, and so can too little light. But light is more than just its intensity; it also has a color temperature. We all understand different light intuitively and react to it quite naturally, without realizing its effect on us most of the time.

So what is a tunable lighting system, and what does it bring to the world of home lighting? Let's discuss what it is and what it can do for your Brookhaven, GA, home.

With so many devices communicating wirelessly these days, you might think the days of wiring in homes are over. For many years, homes have been routinely prewired with low-voltage cabling for things like doorbells and security alarms. When home networking was taking off in the late 90s and 2000s, wiring new homes with ethernet cabling was standard practice for connecting desktops and laptops to the internet.

Now, high-speed internet and Wi-FI inside homes are commonplace. A wide array of devices use wireless protocols and Wi-Fi to communicate. So is wiring really needed that much anymore? Yes! It turns out smart home prewiring is still required for building the connectivity infrastructure for the burgeoning number of devices and functions in today's homes. Keep reading below to see what key smart home features still need and benefit from prewiring.