A common misnomer for homeowners considering smart home technology is that it will be too difficult to understand. However, good design and programming actually takes the hassle and guessing game out of the equation when it comes to your home technology. “We find that once we are able to meet with a customer and educate them by demonstrating the technology in our showroom at the Indiana Design Center, they leave realizing that smart home technology actually simplifies their life in all of the areas that they touch on a daily basis—entertainment, lighting and shades, security, climate control, and more,” says Jason Barth, CEO of The Premier Group. Barth notes three key ways that smart home technology can add ease to your day.

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.

A local Indianapolis wealth management firm, Jarred Bunch Consulting, has taken “office culture” to new heights with modern interior and technology designs. We first met Owner & CEO, Scott Jarred, as a residential client. When it was time to plan his new office space, we were thankful for the opportunity to work for Scott again, but this time on a commercial project. We are thrilled with the outcome of their new headquarters featuring a complete renovation of a space formally known as Morty’s Comedy Joint on E 96th Street.

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)

If you are anything like us, we like to enjoy as much time outdoors as we can here in Indiana. Since the majority of our time has been spent indoors the past 4-5 months, one additional way to take advantage of our nice Springtime weather is to move your entertaining outdoors as well. You can accomplish that by having us design an optimal viewing area for a SunBrite outdoor television. 

Motorized shades are often thought of as a luxury item. However, when compared to traditional window treatments, there are quite a number of compelling reasons why you should consider them for your home. They are offered in endless colors, patterns, and fabrics for both decorative and blackout shades. They can also be installed in a number of different ways depending on the end look that you are trying to achieve. Motorized shades can be hardwired for new construction, or retrofitted wirelessly into your existing home. The icing on the cake is that they can be automated to match your lifestyle and the time of day, whether you’re home or away. Beyond style and convenience, here are three key benefits to installing motorized shades.

A collaborative design team effort results in a Geist Reservoir home being named CEDIA's "Integrated Home of the Year." The entire home is integarted into one, easy-to-use app using Control4. The team at Control4 was interested in learning all of the details of the project, the ease of use for the homeowners, and just how Premier pulled it all off. Checkout Control4's blog feature on Designer, Gary Nance, and the team at Premier.

While the idea of a personal home theater isn’t going anywhere, many homeowners are now incorporating Media Rooms into their home design as the growing concept of open floor plans remains at the top of homeowners’ priority list. Perhaps allocating the square footage or putting dollars aside for a dedicated home theater just aren’t possible, however the importance of great audio and visual in a space is highly important for entertaining or your own family’s enjoyment.

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.