As one of Atlanta’s most affluent suburbs, Alpharetta is a place where homeowners are always looking to bring more comfort and luxury to their homes. One of the most popular ways to do this is with smart lighting, combining the latest LED technology with intelligent control for a myriad of options to customize home illumination. But smart lighting is much more than installing a smart bulb or switch, and the expertise of a smart lighting company is essential to design and install the custom solutions Georgia homeowners seek. Let’s explore four ways smart lighting can transform your home.

Focal is another audio company that sometimes flies under the radar. It’s not because they don’t have a broad product line or aren’t known by high-fidelity audio enthusiasts. Perhaps they don’t advertise as much as other large audio and speaker companies. Don’t let that keep you from considering this company when shopping for high-end speakers for your Buckhead, GA listening room.

Focal is based in France, a country not as high on the list as the UK when it comes to hi-fi audio. Nevertheless, the French heritage shows in the expressive style of their speakers, and design and engineering are second to none. Focal home speakers are a bit different. If you look for products that go a bit against the grain, unafraid to be different, then these speakers might just be for you. Let’s explore four ways Focal speakers separate themselves from the rest.

Home theaters have been a staple of Atlanta luxury living for decades. But just like fashion, technology, and interior design, what was considered state-of-the-art in home theater a mere ten years ago might now seem outdated. With the advent of sound formats like Dolby Atmos, advancements in 4K projectors, and innovative lighting options, the home theater landscape has undergone a significant transformation. For Atlanta homeowners looking to stay ahead of the curve, it may be time to consider some upgrades to bring their theater to the standards of 2023. Let’s explore four key areas below.

We won't say that fall and winter come without warning in Georgia, but does it go from pretty balmy to quite cool in a hurry come November? Or is it just us? Or maybe it's the effect of daylight savings time? 

If shorter days and less sun have had an effect, we may have a solution for you – home automation. Smart features in your home can help you with the transition to the crisper seasons in our fast-growing Woodstock suburb. And fear not, you know winter in Atlanta isn’t protracted or severe, so it won’t be long till the warm spring and summer are back! In the meantime, GHT Group, your local home automation company, has some smart tech to make the seasonal transition just a little easier. Keep reading for four of our favorites smart features below. 

A home theater is a sizable investment for most people. It may serve as a refuge and escape from the world, a family entertainment space, and even an immersive educational experience (Our Planet, anyone?) However, the home theater experience can be marred by little mistakes in the design and execution of the space.

Home theaters are often a crowning touch in a luxury home. The last thing you want is niggling issues that make your entertainment experience something less than wonderful. To make sure you avoid these issues, we’ve rounded up five mistakes that make our home theater designers cringe. Fortunately, when you work with GHT Group, you can take advantage of our three decades in home theaters (it’s the HT in our name) to make sure your theater doesn’t fall into these traps! Stay with us below.

Lighting is more than just a functional necessity; it's a transformative element that redefines living spaces. If you're in Atlanta, GA, and looking to elevate your home's ambiance, GHT Group offers lighting design services that blend technology, aesthetics, and innovation. Ready to step into a world where light shapes your lifestyle? Let's explore the top five services that can make it happen.

We love to discuss all the excellent choices that exist for outdoor entertainment and automation in this blog series. From outdoor TV to home theater (yes, home theater!) to outdoor lighting, we offer a dizzying array of products and solutions, many of which you can see in our Marietta showroom.

Most people start their journey into outdoor technology and entertainment with audio. Music and sound can add a whole new dimension to the enjoyment of your outdoor spaces. And who doesn't need more time outside these days? 

If you haven’t invested in an outdoor sound system for your Buckhead home yet, the Georgia fall is a perfect time. Just in case you need them, read on for five excuses to spur you to add outdoor audio as the capstone on your alfresco activity area. 

The health crisis has kept us inside quite a bit, and you may be itching for more fresh air and a change of scenery. Fortunately, the situation is improving, and while restrictions are easing, it’s safe to say not everything is going back to the old normal that quickly.

We suggest creating your own entertainment venue in your backyard – an outdoor home theater. As the weather warms, you can move family movie nights outdoors under the stars. And some of our suggested solutions work quite well in broad daylight too, like giant flat-panel Séura outdoor TVs and the incomparable Stealth Acoustics Patio Theater.

We’ve discussed these fantastic options before, but for fun, we want to remind you of a few wonderful modern classic films the whole family can enjoy on the outdoor big-screen entertainment system. Ready for warm outdoor movie nights at home in Atlanta under the Georgia stars? Keep reading.

Home theaters have been around for many years. Perhaps you purchased a house with a basic theater setup, and you furnished and enjoyed it for some time. But all that while, you harbored the desire for that all-out home cinema experience that you may have seen at a friend's home or Atlanta's Parade of Homes. 

If you’ve been waiting to do your dream home theater remodel, now is the perfect time. While technology always changes, the latest audio and video standards are here and available now - no need to wait for the next big thing. In addition, there have never been more ways to customize your cinema space. Keep reading below to see five of the best ways to upscale your home theater remodel in Atlanta. 

GHT Group is bullish on LED lighting, and if you have spent any time reading our blogs on the subject, you'd have a reasonably good understanding of why. They're efficient, flexible, highly controllable, and much more.

A very effective manager we once knew lived by this adage: Tell them, tell them again, and tell them that you told them. In the spirit of this messaging style, we’re going to recap here five of the most important reasons why we think LED light fixtures are a brilliant (pun intended) investment for your Atlanta, GA home. We invite you to peruse our other blogs about LED lighting for even more reasons!

Kitchens are such an important space in the home. The kitchen is the hub of the modern home, a place that transcends food preparation. It’s a gathering place for the family, a social space for family and friends, a place for homework, school projects, and so much more. And of course, cooking and enjoying food.

If there’s a part of a home that can benefit from the right lighting design, it's the kitchen. So how can you make sure your kitchen is both a useful and inviting place? Of course, lighting isn't the only tool, but it can play a huge role in going from a merely average to a great kitchen where everyone hangs out. Here are five tips for elevating your kitchen illumination from the pros at GHT Group, Alpharetta, and Metro Atlanta’s premier interior lighting design company.

Are you a minimalist type of person? Do you appreciate great design, but like everything clean and tidy, with form following function? Are you passionate about high-quality audio and video in your home?

We apologize for all the questions. But if you answered yes to all of the above – or even some of them – you might want to read further about digital media distribution systems for your home. If you think that a digital media distribution system sounds like something that belongs in an office building, you would not be wrong either.

Crestron is a company practically synonymous with home and commercial automation. Long before Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other consumer home automation existed, Crestron was pioneering automation solutions for large residences, boardrooms, and conference centers for years. Crestron’s Digital Media Distribution system is a result of their extensive expertise in creating high-end audio-visual solutions.

What is it, and why might you want this Crestron automation solution for your Roswell-area home? If you have even a bit of a minimalist streak, read on to learn more.

If you love sports, you know the current pandemic put a damper on many events. Seasons were shortened, the cheering fans were absent, and some events didn’t occur at all. But as the world gets back to normal – albeit slowly – sports are coming back!

If you're a diehard sports fan, what's better than watching sports with friends and family? Watching them outside with an outdoor TV! Get your much-needed doses of vitamin D and fresh air while you miss not one minute of the game. Outside, you don't have to sit to keep an eye on the action. Do yoga, grill a steak, or soak in the spa – do what you do outside and stay entertained at the same time.

If you need to justify an outdoor TV addition to your Duluth, GA backyard, here are five great reasons to do it pronto!

You may think motorized shades sound like a luxury. Indeed, they are luxurious. However, onetime luxuries are now essentials and staples. When is the last time you cranked down a manual car window? Exactly, that’s what we thought.

Adding power to window treatments and shades are far more practical than power windows in automobiles. In a car, it's mostly about convenience, but motorized shades have real efficiency and even safety benefits.

When it comes to motorized shades, one name stands out – Lutron. Our favorite lighting control brand is also one of the premier vendors for powered shades and window treatments. Read on for four reasons why Lutron shades are not just a luxury for your Roswell, GA, home; they are also an excellent investment.

As much as we spend a great deal of time indoors, we're not always inside. Especially here in Georgia, where the mild climate beckons us outside to enjoy our outdoor spaces. When outdoors, we still want to be connected to all the email, texts, apps, and entertainment that are a big part of our lives. That's why you need an outdoor network setup as potent as your indoor connectivity. Please stay with us as we detail why you need robust networking that extends beyond the walls of your Atlanta home.