5 Hidden Technology Solutions That Won’t Detract from Your Décor
A Connected Home Doesn’t Have to Be Cluttered
You’ve found the perfect wall paints or wallpaper. You’ve hung artwork in all the right places. Furniture settles cozily around the fireplace, and it feels like home. But where should the TV go?
Choosing a location for the TV and other technology is a common source of strife in relationships. Some people don’t mind the appearance, but others think a television screen or surround sound speakers detract from a room’s design.
Thankfully, AV manufacturers are catching up with this conflict. It’s no longer just about making screens thinner; it’s about camouflaging audio, video, and home automation solutions to blend discreetly within your home.
Here’s how these five hidden technology solutions can elevate the appearance of your Kalispell, MT, home.
SEE ALSO: Sonos Delivers Seamlessly Integrated Whole-Home Audio
1. Retractable In-Wall & In-Ceiling TVs
When the credits roll, and it’s time for bed, you can quickly remove your TV from view with an in-ceiling or in-wall lift. At a press of a button, the display smoothly retracts into the wall or ceiling, leaving no trace of hardware.
Future Automation, our go-to partner for display lifts, offers innovative lifts that swivel and turn to the perfect location. For instance, if your bedroom lacks space for a TV, its under-bed lift hides the display under covers when not in use. Now, that’s a solution!
Prefer to use a projector system? You can also install ceiling lifts that hide the projector and screen after showtime.
2. Disguisable TVs
These TVs don’t physically disappear into the walls or ceilings. Instead, when powered off, they disguise themselves as a functional mirror or work of art!
TV mirrors by Séura look like regular mirrors on the wall until they’re turned on, then reveal a bright 4K UHD display. Mirror TVs are available in various sizes and can be placed inside frames for an even more inconspicuous setting. Beyond the living room, Séura’s Vanity TV Mirrors discreetly blend video into your bathroom and dressing room mirrors.
If mirrors don’t intrigue you, consider an artwork TV like The Frame by Samsung or Moving Art Screens by Media Décor. The former’s matte display includes an ‘Art Mode’ that displays a realistic work of art when the TV’s off. The Moving Art Screen uses magnetic tension to lower an actual artwork canvas over the TV when powered off. Guests to your home won’t know there’s a TV there—they’ll only see the beautiful art you’ve chosen for the day!
3. Hidden Audio
We’ve covered video—what about audio? The minimalist homeowner can still enjoy surround sound or multi-room audio without audio hardware in sight. In-wall and in-ceiling speakers from brands like Sonance disappear into the room while still delivering high-fidelity sound. Many restaurants, cafés, and stores already use hidden audio—why not the home?
4. Hidden Hardware & Wires
Modern entertainment systems add up to a lot of equipment—from the Blu-ray player to the router to your AV receiver. If you’d like to reduce clutter, consider implementing an equipment rack or storage location that’s discretely wired to AV. A centralized rack keeps equipment cool through ventilation, and structured cabling makes it easier to troubleshoot in the future.
5. Consolidate Switches Into Sleek Keypads
Custom wall keypads aren’t “hidden,” but they simplify how you manage your home’s technology, all while reducing the number of switches on the wall. You can consolidate multiple on/off switches into buttons like “Morning” and “Night” that adjust the lights to the perfect setting. Or you can use wall keypads to control the audio system, with simple buttons like “Rock” and “Jazz” that instantly connect playlists to the multi-room speaker system.
Discover Hidden Technology In Kalispell, Montana
If you’re interested in hidden home technology, Eyehear Technology Group is here to help. We design and install technology solutions tailored to your home’s unique needs. Contact us here to get started today!
