From outdoor TVs ( above ) to speakers for music ( below ), the addition of technology outside helps homeowners to expand their home ’ s living space .
“ A SMART HOME IS CONTROLLABLE BY YOUR PHONE . I JUST THINK THAT TECHNOLOGY MAKES OUR LIVES MUCH SIMPLER AND MORE CAREFREE BECAUSE IT CAN SAVE US TIME .”
— JULIE LAUGHTON
be complete without stellar speakers . Laughton ’ s go-to brand is Sonos , which specializes in wireless home sound systems and also serves as a Wi-Fi network . Speakers can also be hidden among rocks to maintain a natural aesthetic .
Overall , Laughton emphasizes the way technology makes homeowners ’ lives essentially effortless , and recommends prioritizing that ease when integrating it into their daily routines .
“ With tech , the simpler the application , the better because no one wants a complicated way to turn on your lights ,” Laughton says . “… That ’ s what I enjoy about modern technology because , in the old days , it took a lot more work .”
And when this technological ease extends outdoors , it increases usable living space , making a home feel that much larger . g
TOP RIGHT : COURTESY OF SAMSUNG ; BOTTOM : COURTESY OF SONOS
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