Motorized shades are extraordinarily useful anywhere, but they are particularly so in Florida. With motorized shading in your Santa Rosa Beach home, you have the power to tame the Florida sun in the palm of your hand – and a few other clever ways too.

For custom motorized shades, our partner Lutron simply offers more. More fabrics, more controls options, more styles; more of everything. Here are six reasons (we could list more, but your time is valuable) why Lutron should be on the top of your list for motorized shading. 

With comfortable temperatures in the 70s and 80s, spring in Georgia is a wonderful time for all things outdoors. Whether it’s a long bike ride on the Silver Comet Trail, a day at Stone Mountain Park, or just enjoying the sunshine and fresh air in your own backyard, it’s a perfect time to play before the arrival of summer heat. But then it’s time to swim, right? 

While we’re not Atlanta’s version of Outside Magazine here, we are one of the metro area’s premier purveyors of outdoor entertainment solutions to make your home’s outside spaces the place to be in warm weather. In that spirit, here are three ways to enjoy an outdoor sound system this summer!

You might think that great surround sound is easy. Just buy the system, set it up, and presto, incredible surround sound. Admittedly, there are some soundbars and system-in-a-box solutions that will give you decent surround sound from movies and shows. On the other hand, you’re not likely to get that visceral, blown away feeling from any of them. 

For truly stellar, immersive, “OMG, that's so incredible!” sound like you’ve only experienced at the best movie theaters, you need a real, full surround sound system with separate components and speakers. Even then, you still won't be blown away unless it's properly set up. Keep reading to learn more about three areas that merit special attention when setting up a surround sound system. 

Marie Kondo’s Konmari method has captured the imagination of everyone who has ever wanted to declutter and simplify their lives. As she puts it, if something doesn’t spark joy or mean something to you, get rid of it – responsibly, of course. 

Now, what could that possibly have to do with home automation? Well, you can avail yourself of home automation services to declutter your brain and rationalize your life. Surely that might spark a little more joy in your Buckhead, GA life, right?

Join us as we follow the Konmari method (one area at a time) to show you three ways home automation can simplify your life. See if you agree by reading our suggestions below!

Sometimes, life can be a little tough, and some days are better than others – even in Florida. If you've had a stress-filled workday, a little unplugging and relaxation can help you recharge for the next one. Even if you're retired in your Rosemary Beach home, monitoring the latest stock market gyrations might be slightly more stomach-churning than you'd like. So, what can take a little bit of that edge off? 

The luxury of home automation services might be the ticket for bringing a little more Zen to your life. Smart home assistance can make your day just a little bit better, from beginning to end. Let’s explore a few examples below!

We know the great feeling we get when listening to good music. In this case, good music is whatever you like to listen to. One person's idea of captivating music is another's cacophony. It doesn't matter what you like; you know the rapturous feeling you experience when you hear it.

Yet music isn’t only about the emotional response. Critical listening on a high-fidelity home audio system can give you an entirely new appreciation of your favorite music or even music you're exploring as something new.

So, what is critical listening, and how can it increase your music enjoyment in your Buckhead, GA home? Let’s explore three key elements below.

Do you love DIY projects? So many people do, and everyone has their preferences and passions. For some, they're artistic; for others, mechanical, and for yet others, it might be technology and electronics. Do people DIY home theaters? Absolutely. Can it be fun? Yes, along with a few frustrations thrown in. Interestingly enough, home theaters will get you intimately involved in all the areas above, from the artistic to the electronic. 

But the real question is, should you DIY a home theater in your Roswell, GA home? That decision, of course, is yours. We will present some pros and cons for you to consider. Do we have an axe to grind here? We’ll give you a hint – the HT in GHT Group stands for home theater. We’ve been one of Atlanta’s top home theater companies for over 30 years, so we’re just a little biased. But only a little. Really.

Some say it’s always summer in the Florida Panhandle, and it might be tough to argue with that. Nevertheless, there is a summer season. With it comes deliciously warm Gulf water at the beach, long days, and lots of sun and heat. Like millions of Americans, chances are you might do a little summer travel too, which could take you away from your Destin home. 

What does summer have to do with lighting? If you have a whole-home lighting control system, you can make summer more comfortable, efficient, and safer at your home. Let’s talk about three ways you can do that below! 

Lighting is all about form and function. It's an essential part of any home, as where would we be without light? But beyond the crucial function of illumination, there is the aesthetic component, just as important in making a house feel like a home.

We’ve discussed the three essential elements of residential lighting design in the past: ambient, task, and accent. This post will cover the basics of ambient lighting and what to think about for your Dunwoody, GA home. Ambient lighting is essential, but there are many options to consider. Please follow with us below.

In case you hadn’t noticed, LEDs – light-emitting diodes – have revolutionized light all around you. Those amazingly bright headlights on the new cars? LED. The backlighting on your amazing new Sony 86-inch TV? LED. The crisp, bright, beautiful screen on your iPad? You guessed it, LED. 

LED technology has amazing advantages over any other kind of lighting. If you are considering new lighting of any type for your Dunwoody, GA, or Atlanta home, it's a no-brainer to go LED. Let's cover some of the incredible benefits of LED light fixtures below.

With Florida's effortless outdoor lifestyle, you've likely invested heavily in your outdoor spaces. From the sabal palms to bald cypress trees to the many flowers, the yards and gardens in your Destin home are natural areas for relaxation and enjoyment.

There’s only one problem. If you don’t have a great lighting plan, all that beauty is lost to the darkness of night. As a landscape lighting company, we love to help Destin homeowners create a new view at night. Read on below to learn four ways we can transform your nightscape with light. 

Want to make the most of your Florida patio? Install an outdoor TV to add multiple dimensions of entertainment. Enjoy a movie under the stars, March Madness basketball al fresco, or any other video entertainment that goes well with a little fresh air and a gulf breeze in Santa Rosa Beach. 

It's not all just passive viewing, either. Why not enjoy some outdoor yoga or another favorite exercise outdoors as you follow along on the TV? An outdoor TV opens a world of entertainment and relaxation outside. If you're looking for a TV for a shaded patio, you can’t do better than the updated Séura Shade Series 2 line. Read more about them below!

We love motorized shades, and we write about them often (or maybe too much?) on these pages. Still, we can’t stress enough how convenient and luxurious it is to have this amazing piece of smart home technology, especially in Florida. However, this is an easy entrée into smart home technology that you can do at your own pace. 

Custom motorized shades don't require you to invest in a complete home automation system or any other special piece of technology to enjoy them. Further, you don't have to have them everywhere, only where they make the most sense. And when you're ready to add more to your Rosemary Beach home, you can do so when you want, as long as you buy into the right system. We explain more below!

We all know that streaming music is where it’s at for sheer convenience in listening to music. With a whole-home audio system, what could possibly be easier than choosing a streaming source, selecting an artist or playlist, and hitting play? The only thing easier is a Control4 multiroom audio system that makes all that child's play – even your kids can choose the right rooms to play the music without disturbing yours!

While a benefit of whole-home audio is the ability to play other sources like CDs and vinyl all over the house, streaming is likely where you'll spend most of your listening time. We thought it would be a good time to revisit some of today's top streaming services that offer stellar listening experiences for your Brookhaven, GA home. Ready? Keep reading below!

Georgia has nice weather most of the year with only a few extremes. It’s humid and hot at the height of summer and can get quite cold in the lows of winter, but it's very pleasant for a good part of the year! That means you can enjoy your patios, decks, and yards in Atlanta for many months of the year. 

One way to get more out of your outside spaces is to control the environment with motorized outdoor shades. So, even when it's raining and blowing into your patio or the fierce summer sun is soaking your covered space, you've got a secret weapon at your disposal. Keep reading for three reasons you will love the flexibility motorized shades will bring to your outdoor space.