Integrating technology into a project
Integrating technology into a self-build project is fast becoming the norm. CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) discusses what can be achieved by installing technology in the most important rooms in your house
Bedrooms
Comfort and style play key roles in the design of the latest technologies for the
bedroom.Remote controls and smart panels fit- ted nearby mean that you can have full control of the technology in your room, and around your house for that matter, from the convenience of your bed. Many people enjoy the luxury of TV in the bedroom, but find it hard to make it blend with the interiors. One option to make this more aes- thetically pleasing is to hide it when not in use. This can be done through enclosing the TV in cabinetry with fold away doors or through a motorised mechanism when the TV is not being watched. These mechanisms are most popular in cabinets or chests above or at the foot of the bed in the ceiling and can be hidden at the click of a button. Babs Moore, the director of Amina Technologies Ltd, has a vast amount of expertise
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Many people enjoy the luxury of TV in the bedroom, but find it hard to make it blend with the interiors
for better audio performance, then on-wall or in-wall speakers are an option. For the ultimate unobtrusive sound, invisible speakers can be plastered or wallpapered over.” As well as audio visual, there is a huge range
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and is hugely positive about the use of audio systems in the bedroom. She comments: “In this room, audio is most commonly used for listening to music and the radio, however surround sound should be considered to compliment this if a TV is in place. In-ceiling speakers provide a dis- crete solution which fills the room with sound but
of technology available for the control of the lighting, blinds and the curtains in the bedroom. Different ‘scenes’ can be set to allow you to change the feel of the room by one click of a button.
Bathrooms
There’s a definite trend in adding built in TVs in the bathroom. They can be seamlessly inte- grated into a bathroom wall and the range available ensures it compliments any décor, including “mirror” screens that disappear from view when switched off.Obviously TV screens in a damp space or where there’s risk of water damage should be waterproof. For audio, in-wall docks are perfect as a sub-
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