Today, we use smartphones and tablets for all sorts of purposes. These devices put a wide range of functionality and resources at our fingertips and we couldn’t imagine going without them. Virtually everyone is now accustomed to going to a single device for email, text, entertainment, internet, and apps that do pretty much anything you can think of. Oh, and of course they make phone calls too!
It’s all about convenience and control. So, I’m surprised daily why so many homes don’t offer this same level of convenience and control. I visited a doctor’s brand new home the other day to talk with him about implementing some entertainment options. It was built by a “custom” builder and was just south of seven figures. Evidently this builder had not considered technology as a major consideration to the home.
The home was not wired much differently than it would have been if it were built in 1980! In 2014, we might expect that in a Habitat for Humanity home, but not in a million dollar luxury home. We wouldn’t dream of buying a new car without all the latest technological offerings but don’t give it a second thought in our homes where it’s perhaps most important. Even the most “technically challenged” of homeowners would place importance on speed and flexibility when it comes to computers and networked devices in their homes. Very few will refuse to own a television or at least occasionally listen to music. We are all candidates for technology on some level and it’s impossible to ignore completely.
Security, lighting, climate, televisions, and music are just a few of the things we should be able to access and control in our homes from a single point of control. The smartphone or tablet you already own is perfect for this! The level of convenience, safety, and energy efficiency this affords is the very definition of luxury. While this technology can certainly be retrofitted into any existing home, it’s a shame that so many sparkling new homes lack something that should be a standard offering.
Doctors are a large segment of our clientele. With doctors experiencing new technology every day in their professional life, it is natural that they also want to carry over the new technology in their homes. We are here to advise. Many of you will buy or build new homes in the near future and you’ll want to know what options are available to you.
While technology may be a necessary part of our lives, few of us want it dominating our homes decor or adding complexity to our lives. Our company’s ability to make technology disappear has made Audio Video Artistry a favorite with women as much as men, as well as the go to choice for the region’s top architects and interior designers. Additionally, we design our systems from the client’s perspective where ease of use and reliability are the top priorities.
Audio Video Artistry has created a design studio that, in less than thirty minutes, will enable homeowners to experience all the latest trends in home technology. Instead of just handing our customers brochures or talking to our customers about the latest trends, you can experience all of the options for yourself and determine what is right for you and your lifestyle at the AVA Design Studio. Here, you are able to put your hands, eyes, and ears on the most amazing technologies ever assembled in one place in Memphis.
Our homes should be as efficient, convenient, and entertaining as everything else in our life is designed to be. Luxury homes in our area should be updated just as they are in so many other parts of our country. We believe that busy medical professionals deserve to know what their best options are in home technology. We hope to see you soon!
Brad Parsley is co-owner of Audio Video Artistry located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact Brad by phone at (901) 601-6254 or via email at brad@avartistry.com