Motorized window treatments are undeniably convenient and luxurious, but there’s a practical side to them too. At the most basic level of practicality, you are more likely to raise and lower a shade that takes just a button push rather than pulling on strings, twisting louvers open and shut, or pulling heavy drapes. That means you’ll get the benefits of window treatments, from instant privacy to natural light to keeping interiors cooler in the steamy Georgia summers. 

We’re not here to tell you that motorized window shades are less expensive than manual ones. They’re not! But over time, they’re extremely reliable and have significant comfort and energy-saving benefits. In these times where saving energy and money are helpful, the decision to go motorized becomes an easy one. Learn more about what motorized shading can do for your Sandy Springs home below. 

Summer isn't over yet, and we're already talking about holidays? If you plan to make some home improvements, it certainly isn't too early to start planning. As we write this, Labor Day is upon us, and with it begins the school year and many other activities that keep families very busy going into the fall season. 

The December holidays may seem distant right now, but autumn isn’t. Halloween and Thanksgiving will be here sooner than you think. And what better way to celebrate holidays than with a little light? Here are three ways you can use Lutron lighting control to put a shine on the fall in Vinings, GA.

There are many ways to personalize your home. From custom wall finishes and flooring to furniture and window treatments, your home should reflect your style and sense of aesthetics. One way to show off your style (and your techy side, too) is with custom motorized shades. 

Your Buckhead, GA, home likely has many windows of differing sizes and shapes. For example, you may have bay windows in a living room or bedroom, clerestory windows in a tall living area, or a wall of glass windows that open to the outside. One way to customize the look and improve the utility of your home is with customized window treatments. There are styles to suit almost every window! Learn about three of them you might not know about below.

Some people become immersed in certain subjects, usually ones they care deeply about. Others might know a few things about a topic but not enough to be dangerous. And sometimes, people think they know some things about a topic, but they turn out to be misconceptions. With so much different information freely available in today's world, it's easy to get lost. 

When it comes to home automation, the casual observer might believe certain “facts” about it, but the truth is a little more nuanced. As a premier home automation company serving the Florida Panhandle area, we’d like to clear up some common misconceptions about home automation for Rosemary Beach homeowners. Please keep reading!

Alpharetta has long been one of the best suburbs in metro Atlanta, filled with great things to do. From its proximity to the city, outdoor activities like the Big Creek Greenway and excellent shopping and eateries at centers like Avalon, Alpharetta has something for just about everyone.

Alpharetta has also been a hot home market that continues to be popular with families and retirees alike. As metro Atlanta’s premier home automation company, we see a tremendous interest in smart home technologies. But even understanding all the options available might be a little daunting. To help homebuyers think through what they might want, we've created a handy checklist they can use when talking to home automation experts like us. So without further ado, check it out below!

What’s the most important room in the home? For most people, it tends to be the kitchen. Indeed, when many people are buying a home, the kitchen is the space that can make or break the decision. Kitchens are the hub of the modern home, where the family gathers to prepare food, eat, do homework, discuss plans, entertain friends, and just about anything else. 

What can make or break a kitchen? It can be many things, from space and layout to cabinets and appliances. And one thing can affect the way you see all of those important aspects – lighting. The right lighting can make even an average kitchen punch way above its weight, while poor lighting can let down a great one. That’s why lighting designers place a special focus on kitchens because they are such multifunctional and important spaces. 

Want to learn more about the best practices for kitchen lighting in your Santa Rosa Beach, FL home? Please keep reading!

We’ll be the first to tell you that you can make your home smart all by yourself if you’re game. With a plethora of smart home devices available online or at your favorite big box stores, you can automate your HVAC, lights, ceiling fans, entertainment, and more. Of course, many people do. So why would you need a home automation company? 

Many Florida homeowners have discovered that they can buy smart devices and employ them, but making a cohesive and comprehensive smart home out of them is another matter. That's why many Destin homeowners have turned to us to get the smart home they really want after dabbling with consumer-level devices. So what do we do differently? Please keep reading to find out. 

Lighting control is one of the most popular smart home features with Georgia homeowners. But is it a necessity or nice-to-have? The answer will depend on your preferences and lifestyle. We could direct you to our many blogs on lighting control, but we thought we could help by giving you a little quiz.

While there are several ways to control lighting in your Atlanta home, our solution of choice is Lutron, a pioneer and continual innovator in lighting. To see if Lutron lighting control is right for you, just answer the following questions in our little quiz. At the end, we'll score your answers and tell you how good a candidate you are for lighting control!

Do you see beautiful pictures of home interiors and sometimes wonder why yours doesn’t quite look as good? You may have better decor and furnishings, but somehow it doesn’t come through. It might be the light. Just as the perfect photograph depends on expertly applied lighting, your home can look far better with the right illumination.

To help you see your Marietta, GA, home in the right light, we’ve assembled four top tips from expert lighting designers to get you started. Keep reading below!

If you’re like millions of Americans, you likely have some summer travel plans away from your Georgia home. Whether you’re planning an extended summer trip at your lake house by Lake Lanier or Oconee or a couple of weeks in Europe, you’ll want to ensure you keep your Buckhead property safe. 

Even if you have someone looking after your place, you can ensure you’re always on top of what’s happening with smart, proactive security enabled by home automation. As a premier home automation company, GHT Group loves to show clients how to keep homes and properties safer with smart home systems. Here are three ways you can do it!

Redoing window shades is a great way of refreshing your interiors. Whether you are doing them with new finishes and furniture or just for the windows themselves, a new window treatment can brighten a room – literally and figuratively. 

One thing we strongly suggest for your next window treatment is custom motorized shades. Why motorized? You can’t underestimate the convenience of raising or lowering your shades at the touch of a button, all at the same time. Plus, your shades can be an active part of your home automation system, cooperating with lighting, climate control, and other functions to make your home more comfortable and efficient. But don’t think you have to sacrifice style with motorized shades in your Vinings, GA home. Keep reading to check out three motorized shade options that will satisfy your designer sense of style.

Light is one of those things that you likely don’t think about – until there’s something off about it. Do you struggle to read the menu in a dimly lit restaurant? How about not seeing the road well in a rental car with lighting that’s a far cry from the LEDs in your BMW? 

When it comes to home lighting, you’ll notice light or lack of it for other reasons. Maybe it’s glare or a kitchen that simply is not bright enough for effective food preparation. These are the sins that professional lighting designers strive to avoid. Keep reading below for four lighting mistakes to avoid in your Destin, FL home.

With summer temperatures across the southern U.S. setting records in some areas, we know we’re in for some scorchers in Georgia and Milton. But even if it’s a little hotter than usual, it’s not a surprise. However, wouldn’t it be nice to save a little money on energy costs in the current economic climate? 

You can with the help of a home automation company. A smart home system can synchronize your lighting, window treatments, and climate control for a cooler, more comfortable, and efficient summer season. Keep reading below to see how!

Lutron is a name that is synonymous with lighting control. Your familiarity with Lutron might only extend to seeing the brand on a dimmer in the electrical aisle at Home Depot, but the company does so much more with lighting and the control and management of light. That dimmer, by the way? They invented the solid state dimmer decades ago. 

While light controls are something the company does spectacularly well, we’d like to tell you about a few other things that Lutron lighting control can do that you might now know. If you’re looking for lighting solutions for your Alpharetta or Atlanta, GA home, one of the first brands you should be considering is Lutron. Keep reading below!

Good lighting is an essential part of life. Simply put, the functional aspect of light allows you to see what you’re doing, whether preparing a meal in the kitchen, getting ready for the day in your bathroom, or traversing your hallway. That’s the “what.” But the “how” makes a big difference in your life, creating a mood or atmosphere, adding an aesthetic dimension, and making everyday activities more enjoyable.

Some people leave lighting to homebuilders or interior designers. While many of them understand lighting well, others do not. Lighting designers are a specialized trade, and it can pay to work with one to get a customized lighting plan that works for your lifestyle and sense of style. Keep reading below for four reasons you might want to work with a professional lighting designer for your Atlanta, GA, home project.