Now that Spring weather has finally arrived in the midwest, we are all anxious to spend our free time outdoors. It also is the time where we find ourselves making our outdoor to-do lists including Spring clean-up and home renovation projects. We’ve got one suggestion for you, and that is to consider installing a quality outdoor audio system!

We approach each home theater project with a clean slate. Based on a number of different conversations we will have with the homeowners, we’ll put together an initial room design that factors in their budget, aesthetics and expectations on the performance of the audio and visual components. Some clients might expect a simple screen and projector setup, while others prioritize a truly dedicated room for their theater, complete with theater seating, acoustic treatments, and the most immersive entertainment experience that money can buy. 

Over the 20 years Premier has been in business, we can confidently say that the best projects are those where the trades work well together; making sure that each other’s work is completed at the highest level, all while collaborating across specialities to complete the project with the best possible result for the client.

 We start our design process listening to the customer’s needs and desires as it relates to technology in their home. Oftentimes, our clients will think that some of their “wish list” just isn’t feasible based on the spacial plan, but one of the many fun parts about our role is to present installation concepts and innovative products that they might not have otherwise known about to accomplish those special needs they thought weren’t possible. In many circumstances, we will then take these ideas to their interior designer, and collaborate on the most seamless installation that keeps with the design aesthetics of the interiors. We always go the extra mile to accomplish the most elegant outcome. (Credit: Interior Designer, Julie O’Brien)

Building a custom home is a lot of work, but assembling a valuable team of tradesmen that you trust can greatly take the day-to-day pressure off of you. As a technology design partner, we know that our strongest projects stem from being a part of the early planning discussions. The design team is generally comprised of your architect, interior designer, builder, and technology provider. Oftentimes, your builder will pull all of these trades together early in the process, to make sure that the plans and design vision are commonly shared. It is the best way to confirm that the plans all coordinate from one trade to the other. For example, understanding wall finishes, cabinetry designs, mechanical placements, door and window schedules, to name a few, helps all parties involved gain a better understanding of their own rough-in and finish installation requirements.