No doubt, many of us would love to have less clutter. Let’s face it; most of us just have too many things. It could be the extra furniture or maybe those stacks of magazines. And what about all that stuff piled up in the garage! There never seems to be enough space for everything we collect.
Remember those huge entertainment centers? Back in the day, they seemed like a viable way to reduce equipment clutter. While they did a great job of hiding audio and video gear, they often took up more space than they actually saved.
While today’s shelves and cabinets are a bit smaller than the old entertainment center, furniture continues to take up massive space and often ruins the room aesthetic.
Leaving only the TV, imagine what your TV or projector room would look like with all of the audio furniture and equipment removed. Have you ever thought that there may be another place in your home where the equipment could be relocated? Enter today’s remote control.
Perhaps there’s an extra hallway or coat closet with unused storage shelves. These are perfect for equipment. Any small, underused area is a candidate for equipment storage. What about a wall-shelf in that extra bedroom or in the garage?
Many living areas and family TV rooms look much smaller than they are because of equipment clutter. Using One-button, Radio remotes, today’s home automation professionals provide affordable, convenient solutions for eliminating equipment clutter. Hiding the gear with remote control is easy and affordable.
A simple, One-button Remote frees you from having equipment in the same room as the television, projector and audio gear. With the cabinets and storage no longer needed – you gain back valuable space! The room becomes uncluttered and your entertainment system becomes very easy to operate!
Remote control is also a great first step towards home automation or a “smart home.” For example, when controlling a TV with remote, it’s easy to add lighting control or automated window coverings. Imagine controlling your lighting and shades from the same remote you use for your television. How cool is that?
In addition to the wow factor, a One-button Control can also move your home toward sustainability. This same remote can also be used to adjust lighting making it easier to reduce energy demand. Base lighting levels can be preset to match your mood. They can also be set to turn off automatically following periods of inactivity for additional energy savings.
Audio and video equipment clutter can become a thing of the past. Today’s home automation professionals have the expertise to hide your gear anywhere. Relocating equipment to underutilized areas and using an affordable One-button Control are two easy steps towards making your home clutter-free and sustainable.
Dave High is a LEED Accredited Professional with Karbon Consulting located in Pleasant Hill, CA. He can be reached at dave@hellokarbon.com
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