Portland homeowners expect more out of their homes than the basic offerings from home builders or properties currently on the market. Upgrading spaces or starting from scratch during new builds can significantly improve your lifestyle, but you may be wondering how to do it and whether it’s worth the investment.

What matters most is how new systems work together to support your family’s daily routines, comfort and energy efficiency, all without demanding constant attention.

Smart home automation integrates lighting, shading, climate, and AV systems into a single ecosystem. Each device can respond to your schedule and preferences with a simple button tap, prescheduled automation, or a voice command. 

If you’re planning a renovation or building new, taking a unified approach to technology makes a difference. Keep reading to learn how to turn a basic home into an elevated luxury experience.

Portland winters test even the most thoughtfully designed homes. Short daylight hours, persistent cloud cover, and damp cold make spaces feel dim and chilly. 

If you value comfort and sustainability, yet desire stunning design, there’s an essential upgrade that adds style and lighting control you should consider: motorized window treatments. They quietly transform how your home looks and feels during the grayest months of the year.

Instead of fighting the season, work with it by using motorized shading. Discover how Encore Audio Video helps homeowners achieve this below.

Imagine sinking into your favorite chair as the room fills with rich, dynamic sound that draws you into every performance. It’s an experience that combines power, clarity, and emotion, making music an integral part of your life.

Pairing the NAD Masters Series with DALI Epikore 7 loudspeakers delivers a listening experience that’s powerful and fun. In a recent article, we provided a more detailed examination of their design and performance, so be sure to read that. 

Now let’s take a closer look at how the NAD Masters Series enhances the Epikore 7 and why this combination, paired with Control4 smart home integration, is ideal for Portland homeowners.

You know that moment when your favorite song comes on and suddenly you're transported? Maybe it's the opening guitar riff that gives you chills, or the way the vocalist's breath becomes part of the melody. The right speakers don't just play music—they unlock the emotion hidden in every recording. For music lovers in Portland who refuse to compromise on sound quality, the Dali Epikore 7 speakers deliver that magical connection between you and your music, bringing concert-hall acoustics directly into your living room.