DESIGN & LIVING
Shades & Lighting With light control in 140 zones, the system Rod Shafer of Arctic Audio in Fargo installed can be programmed to turn on and off by itself. At certain times of the day, the shades can go up or down automatically to enhance privacy. This type of shade can also help block the sun automatically during the warmest times of the day to keep temperatures consistent for energy efficiency.
ULTIMATE HOMES
Bedroom In this master retreat, the latest in high-tech surround sound and automated shades are used for convenience. The audio system can be used as an alarm clock in the morning, setting it to play music for a soft awakening or a morning jolt. It’s pretty unusual to find true surround sound in rooms like this, but this home has a 5.1 surround system in the bedroom. “Usually when people talk surround sound they mean sound throughout the home. Surround sound is actually the left, center, right, speakers in front and two behind you; that’s real surround sound,” Shafer says.
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