Have you ever walked into two homes that are exactly alike? Not likely, as everyone’s home reflects their unique taste and lifestyle choices. You might find people that drive similar cars, wear the same brand of clothes, and belong to the same clubs, yet the inside of their homes will be quite different. 

Homes are very personal, and lifestyles can be wildly different. So when it comes to integrating smart technology into a home, the same approach won’t work for everyone. That’s where the services of a professional home automation contractor become indispensable. A home automation specialist knows how to recommend the right smart solutions and tailor them to the way you want to live. If you are considering smart home automation for your Santa Rosa Beach, FL home, here’s how it can be customized just for you. 

Life in Atlanta, GA, isn’t getting slower-paced. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s just accelerating. Indeed,  it feels that life is a constant juggle among competing priorities.

No, this is not a self-help blog, but we do have a way to help. A Control4 home automation system gives you a way to stay on top of your home in various genuinely useful ways. Fewer things to worry about, all handled by some smart technology, are one method of taking the pressure away from life’s everyday stresses. And Control4 is one of the most comprehensive control systems for running your smart home. Here are a few ways it can help.

Coastal Source has long been known for high-quality audio and lighting solutions for the outdoors. Their landscape speakers, Bollard speakers, and powerful marine-grade amplifiers stitched together with the robust, proprietary Coastal Connector have brought a new level of performance to outdoor sound. 

Never content to rest on their laurels, Coastal Source thought: What if we made an architectural speaker elegant enough for indoor use but made to withstand the elements? The result is the new Razor line, a different kind of outdoor sound system for your Buckhead, GA, home. Keep reading!

March Madness may be over, but there are still plenty of reasons to get a new TV. If you don't have a great excuse to upgrade one of yours, how about adding an outdoor TV? Samsung’s Terrace TV is perfect for entertaining in your backyard, by your pool, or on your patio. Let's take a closer look at what makes the Samsung Terrace TV a great choice for outdoor entertainment in your Atlanta, GA, home. 

If you're considering upgrading your Rosemary Beach, FL home with the latest in smart home technology, you may be wondering if you should go the DIY route or hire a professional home automation contractor. While a DIY approach can be cost-effective, there are better choices for those who want a fully integrated and customized home automation system. Let's explore the benefits of hiring a home automation contractor and six reasons why it's worth the investment. 

YouTube is chock full of resources for learning how to do almost any home project. From amateur plumbing to electrical to flooring, there's a video for it online. You might be tempted to say, "I'll do it myself" to avoid calling a professional when you need something done, but much will depend on the size of the project. Some people call a plumber at the first sign of a slight leak under a sink; others will get under there and figure out the problem. When it comes to smart home automation, some will install that new Nest thermostat; others will let their HVAC professional do it. 

But suffice it to say that most people that might choose to DIY a minor repair or upgrade don't redo all the plumbing for a bathroom remodel or replace their heat pump if it fails. Surprisingly, many people think it's easy to fully automate a smart home because it just takes some electronics and software.

 As with the projects we mentioned above, it’s one thing to install a Nest thermostat but quite another to embark on a full home automation project for your Atlanta, GA, home. So if you do hire a professional, what should you expect from a home automation company? Read further to learn more. 

Unless you've been hiding under a non-internet-connected rock in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, it's been difficult to avoid the stories about artificial intelligence (AI) in the news. Since the release of ChatGPT conversational AI last November, the artificial intelligence bot has taken the world by storm, with more people trying it out faster than any other internet phenomenon to date. Many people have been experimenting with or using it to help with writing, researching, developing computer code, learning new things, and much more. 

So what does it have to do with motorized window shades? While many people wonder which jobs AI might replace, most are realizing that it's an intelligent tool that can assist in making many jobs easier. This is precisely what motorized window shades do – make managing your home easier! Allow us to explain below.

Do you know how they say you can have too much of a good thing? This adage applies to many things, even lighting. Most homes rely extensively on recessed lighting for primary illumination in many spaces. And recessed lighting – especially today's LED options – is highly versatile, fulfilling ambient, task, and accent lighting needs. But as a recessed lighting installation company, we know there are some cases where too much recessed lighting is not good for your Rosemary Beach, FL, home. 

What are the critical mistakes to avoid? Let's explore them below. 

We can’t take credit for Focal and Naim, two well-known and highly respected names in high-end audio, for getting together. That merger happened back in 2011, and it has been a fruitful partnership. But we can humbly and proudly take credit for being named a Focal/Naim Dealer of the Year in 2022, a sign of our great partnership with these stellar audio brands. 

GHT Group loves working with Focal because of their commitment to hi-fi audio excellence that doesn't sacrifice design and aesthetics, a vital part of the total audio experience. We're proud to display several of these beautiful speaker lines in our Marietta showroom and are equally pleased to be a top dealer in Metro Atlanta and the Southeast for Focal/Naim.

What makes Focal and Naim such a great combination? Both brands share the same core values and commitment to excellence in audio. Learn more about them below!

Living areas are versatile spaces. At any given time, it might be a place for conversation with friends or family or a quiet, comfortable enclave to catch up on reading magazines or books. It might host a family gathering to watch a favorite show or a large cocktail party. 

How do you properly illuminate such a versatile room? You need equally versatile lighting. Lighting designers employ their creative and technical skills to design a plan with flexible lighting that can wear different hats. What do we mean by that? Let's look at a few lighting design ideas for Destin, FL, living spaces. 

Just about every modern home has some recessed lighting. The most common lighting package in homes is recessed lighting "cans" installed in practically every room. They are relatively inexpensive and can efficiently provide all the light intensity most spaces need. 

While the ubiquitous recessed can lighting is an economical and efficient way to provide needed illumination, it's not necessarily the best quality light, nor does it represent the pinnacle in good lighting design to make your Buckhead, GA residence look its best. But that doesn't mean recessed lighting can't be aesthetically pleasing and stylish. On the contrary, today's modular recessed LED lighting is ultra-versatile and can add new dimensions to your home. As a recessed lighting installation company, we know that the right lighting makes all the difference. Learn more below!

Sometimes, you are tempted to minimize the number of decisions you have to face. For example, take custom window treatments for your Alpharetta, GA home. You might want to avoid going through the time and energy of choosing different window treatments in every room, so you choose the same style, like roller shades, everywhere. Because you also want motorized shades, you proclaim, “Aha! This one decision covers everything.” 

Let us throw a little wrench into the works. Did you know that there are many styles of powered window treatments for all types of windows? And that there are nearly endless variations of materials and colors from which to choose? Oh no, back to the drawing board!

OK, let's make it slightly easier. Keep reading below for some suggestions on motorized window treatment options for three different rooms of your home. We gave you a problem, but we also have the solutions!

Are you a stickler for design? Are you not a fan of compromises? When integrating technology into your space, you can sometimes compromise on looks for performance or vice-versa. And sometimes, the stars align, and you can attain the perfect confluence of performance and aesthetics.

Ceiling speaker systems are generally unobtrusive, but sometimes the square peg doesn’t fit in the round hole. In other words, you are excited about your new, small, square, and discreetly trimmed architectural lighting for your Santa Rosa Beach home but not so excited about the large, round openings required for the speakers that meet your sound quality standards. Is there an alternative?

Yes! Keep reading below to learn more about James Small Aperture speakers, the system designed to keep your ceilings as stylish as the rest of your Florida home.

Some people might start reading here and ask, "Why do I need a lighting designer at all?" And you might not. You might have a great eye for decor and style and would never dream of hiring an interior designer, either. There are design trades where a professional brings tremendous expertise and experience to the table, yet they are optional to get the job done. In other words, you can do your own interior and lighting design, but you should know what you're doing if you want to be happy with the results. 

So back to our original question: do you need to hire a lighting designer for your Atlanta, GA, home? We will somewhat cagily answer, it depends. Ultimately you can decide, but here is our take.

The most interesting endeavors require mastering multiple skills. Take writing, for example. Every language has rules and structures to follow for effective communication. But the best writing applies creativity and art to the task and sometimes bends the rules to achieve a unique result while accomplishing the objective.

So it is with lighting. Lighting is part art and part science. There are basic rules and techniques to follow, but the creative lighting designer can create exceptional results. And these days, technology also plays a role, as it can aid both the scientific and artistic parts of lighting. This is what an outdoor lighting company can bring to the table for your Atlanta, GA, home. Let’s explore a bit more of each aspect.