The Minnesota Summer is Short. Your Outdoor Living Shouldn’t Be.
In the Twin Cities region, we know how to make the most of warm spring, not-too-hot summers, and early fall days! With a fleeting window of perfect weather, your backyard should offer more than a patch of grass or a deck. It needs to become the premier destination spot for friends, family, and neighbors.
Creating an outdoor great room that rivals the comfort and sophistication of any interior is a new trend we’ve seen our clients requesting, and we’re here to help.
To elevate your exterior spaces for the upcoming summer months and beyond, you have to think beyond the grill and lounge chairs; you need help curating an outdoor lifestyle everyone can enjoy.
Keep reading to explore how we help our clients curate the perfect balance of atmosphere, comfort, and effortless entertainment.
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Effortless Comfort: Outdoor Motorized Shades & Screens
Integrated shades and screens allow you to reclaim your square footage from the elements and nosy neighbors’ prying eyes. If your home features a covered porch, loggia, or pergola, these solar and insect-blocking shades and screens are the secret weapon for elevating your outdoor hangouts.
Using a remote or smartphone, weather-resistant screens descend to beat the afternoon sun, dampen the wind, and keep the buzzing bugs at bay. It creates an on-demand sanctuary that can easily transform a sweltering afternoon into a cool, private retreat.
Layer Lighting for a Resort Glow
Proper lighting is the difference between a yard and a luxury estate. Avoid the harsh parking lot effect of high-voltage floodlights, and instead use a sophisticated layering technique:
- Path Lighting: For safety and architectural elegance along stone walkways.
- Up-lighting: To showcase the dramatic silhouettes of your favorite oaks or maples.
- Moonlighting: Subtle fixtures hidden high in the eaves to mimic the natural, silvery glow of a full moon.
When integrated into your home automation system, your Evening scene activates automatically at dusk. Your entire property awakens as the sun sets, so you’ll never have to fumble for a switch while hosting or coming home at the end of a long day.
Clear Audio & Ultra-Bright Displays
The most common mistake homeowners make is using indoor technology in an outdoor environment. A standard TV will wash out in the sun and eventually succumb to humidity and temperature swings.
We install dedicated outdoor displays engineered to withstand whatever Mother Nature can throw at them, including heat, debris, and moisture!
These screens stay vibrant at high noon and remain mounted year-round. Pair that with a bollard-and-subwoofer audio system tucked discreetly into your landscaping, and you get an immersive sports book experience right by the pool.
The best part of the system is unifying all of your tech into one system, so the music follows you from the kitchen to the fire pit without a second of lag.
Prep For Summer Entertainment Before the Heat Gets Here
While hosting, you want to spend your time with guests, not troubleshooting a Bluetooth connection or wrestling with a manual umbrella to add some shade during the heat of the day.
By starting your outdoor lifestyle project now, you’ll complete the heavy lifting to make your dream oasis before you need it. All the details, including the wiring, conduit, and mounting, are finished before the peak of the season, so you simply need to hit Play the moment the pool opens.
Ready to transform your property? Book an outdoor lighting and AV consultation, and let’s make your backyard the most exclusive spot in town.
