Bringing the indoors out – by making your garden smarter
Smart exterior lighting doesn ’ t just make a garden more usable ; it can also be used to create focal points and bigger spaces .”
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Bringing the indoors out – by making your garden smarter
As summer beckons with the promise of al fresco dining and warm evenings with friends and family , it ’ s time to plan how to make the most of your outside space . Charlie Hibbins , Director of Symbiotic Smart Homes , explains how you can transform your garden to become a seamless extension of your home .
LIGHTER MONTHS
Lighting is truly transformative for any space , but its power is often overlooked when it comes to the exterior of our homes . Intelligently placed , effortlessly usable lighting solutions can draw attention towards beauty spots , such as water features or sculptures , and make your space usable during balmy summer evenings . So , whether it ’ s simply to see how much rosé you ’ re pouring after the sun has set or to make a bold statement , lighting is a fantastic way to elevate your garden . Charlie explains : “ Smart exterior lighting doesn ’ t just make a garden more usable ; it can also be used to create focal points and bigger spaces . When done well , this not only transforms how you use the outside space during the summer months , but also creates space and interest during the winter months when you ’ re looking out onto your garden from inside .”
SOUNDING OFF
If you make do with portable speakers or blast loud music from indoors ( not so popular with neighbours ), there is an altogether smarter solution . An outdoor sound system can be tailored to your space , with small , discreet speakers strategically placed to bring the best acoustic advantages whilst minimising noise travelling outside of your boundaries – which will keep your neighbours happy ! Charlie comments : “ Fence-line speaker installation allows
36 • www . insidekent . co . uk for a fantastic al fresco audio experience . With the added bonus of a system fully synced between the interior and exterior of your home , you can enjoy your music or podcasts wherever you are .”
GREENER SCREEN TIME
If you don ’ t fancy squinting at your tiny phone screen and battling with the glare of the midsummer sun as you try and keep up with the Olympics this summer , then an outdoor cinema is for you . Charlie advises : “ Weather-resistant , anti-glare screens mean you no longer have to choose between quality viewing and enjoying our precious summer months . Expert product supply and professional screen and audio installation will enable you and your loved ones to enjoy all the summer ’ s great sporting , film and TV events outdoors , with the BBQ close by .”
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The great British summer is certainly volatile , so the best way to ensure you get the most out of your garden is by being prepared for all eventualities . With smart awnings and heater systems , you can enjoy your garden – even during drizzle or depressing temperatures . Charlie explains : “ Set your smart awnings to come out at specific times of the day , shading your garden and protecting your house from the midday sun . Moisture-sensitive awnings can extend automatically to protect furniture when it rains , and most will even retract if it gets too windy . You can also set timers and minimum temperatures on infrared heaters to keep your space accessible and usable for most of the year .”
GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE WIN
Making your garden smarter means it will work harder for you and your family , whether it ’ s as simple as external Wi-Fi installation for seamless streaming , or as fancy as an outdoor cinema , investing in the valuable space around your home is a great way to maximise enjoyment all year round . A smart garden sets your house apart – adding value by optimising al fresco living .
Investing in the valuable space around your home is a great way to maximise enjoyment all year round .”
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