Explore home entertainment options like a home theater installation or media room setup 

2020 was a year like no other. People across the globe sheltered in place at home to escape the dangerous effects of the COVID-19 virus that swept around the world. Schools and workforces moved to Zoom and in-home offices, restaurant dining switched to takeout and delivery, and a night at the movies morphed into a film on the couch. 

Most people have been isolated from family, friends, events, and social activities for well over a year now. But with coronavirus restrictions lifting throughout the United States, it’s time to get excited about the thought of hosting parties and get-togethers again.

 Is your Virginia Beach, VA, home prepared to greet guests again? If not, we have three fantastic ideas for home entertainment — a home theater installation, a multipurpose media room setup, and whole-home audio — that will whip your house into peak entertaining shape. 

Work with your local Control4 dealer to customize your system for better home management

Automation systems are designed to make your life more convenient and comfortable by bringing all your home technologies to live in one hub. Over the years, Control4 has tapped into multiple updates and improvements to its operating systems to ensure that you — the end-user — can manage your smart home in a way that fits your lifestyle and daily routines. If you have a Control4 smart home (or you’re considering one), read our blog post below to learn two ways you can personalize and customize your smart home to meet your needs better. 

WSC Smart Home Designers — your trusted Control4 dealer in Virginia Beach, VA — can walk you through setting up these customizations in your home!

Learn how energy-efficient honeycomb shades better insulate your Virginia Beach home

Like many other residents in Virginia Beach, you probably start racking up higher energy bills during summer when the weather turns hot, humid, and sunny. Should you sacrifice your comfort at home to lower the A/C and save a little money on the next electric bill? 

No, you shouldn’t — and with Hunter Douglas motorized shades, a sacrifice isn’t necessary. Hunter Douglas has perfected the shading design and technology for energy-efficient window treatments that insulate your home and reduce solar heat gain during summer. Not only that, but their curated collections of shades and blinds look stunning with any home décor. Keep reading to learn how Hunter Douglas shades can help lower your energy expenses this summer. 

Outdoor speakers from Triad and Origin Acoustics deliver high-performance sound to all your outdoor living spaces

Now is the time to start preparing your backyard, patio and pool deck for the warmer weather that’s on its way to Virginia Beach, VA. One of the best ways to gain more enjoyment from your outdoor living spaces is adding outdoor audio to listen to music while you swim, hang out with friends and family, and stargaze on warm nights. 

There are several options on the market for high-quality, weatherproof outdoor speakers. At WSC Smart Home Designers, we recommend solutions from Triad and Origin Acoustics. Keep reading to learn why!