When you buy a new home, you will often want to tailor it to your lifestyle and your aesthetic.  If you buy a period property, as many properties are in the Tunbridge Wells area, you may need, or want, to bring it ‘up to date’. When undertaking improvements to your home, many buyers are now considering the ways that smart technology could enhance their lifestyles as well as helping to future proof the property as needs and expectations change. With a plethora of smart gadgets and technology on the market to choose from, here we detail 5 ways you could adapt your new home to take it to the next level.

Create ambiance with automated lighting inside and outside.

Smart lighting can make your home feel almost futuristic as you can set the mood of a room and automate this so that it changes throughout the day, from morning to evening. Add a mix of smart lighting to your outside space so that you can enjoy your garden long into the evenings and create focal points that add interest to key features, such as statues or plants.

Some systems allow you to control the lighting from your phone, which can increase the efficiency of your home (if you forget to turn a light off when you go out you can switch it off from your phone) and can increase the  security of your home, with the ability to turn lights on and off when you’re out giving the illusion that people are in.

Increase your homes efficiency with climate control

Whether your home is an old building with poor insulation, or a new build, keeping your energy bills as low as you can is always desirable. To reduce your energy consumption, you could implement smart technology which programmes your heating to only come on when a room is being used, won’t come on if you aren’t home, or will preheat your home when it knows you are on your way back. Not only can these solutions make life more convenient, but they also reduce your home’s environmental impact - so it’s a win-win.

Seamless audio with an integrated sound system

If you love listening to music, often host parties or simply would like to be able to listen to a podcast as you move through the house, you can install a built-in sound system, which won’t ruin the aesthetics of your house, as stand-alone speakers can. These sound systems can also be tailored to the acoustics of you house so that you maximise the sound quality and, if you spend a lot of time in the garden, your sound system can be extended outside, with discreet tactfully placed speakers which won’t disturb the neighbours.

Tailor your TV set up to maximise your entertainment experience

Working in tandem with a sound system, a smart TV can enhance your experience.. You might want a TV integrated into the wall to save space, or, if space is not an issue, you could install a home cinema for a maximised watching experience. Whatever you are after, surround sound and a screen size best suited to your room can make a huge difference to how you enjoy your multi-media entertainment spaces.

Enhance your homes security with smart technology solutions

Your new home is likely to be your most valued investment, so you might want to consider using smart technology to give you peace of mind that it is well protected. Alongside smart lighting systems, (some will turn all the lights on in the event of a break in), you could also consider installing CCTV, which can record in 4K resolution upon detecting movement. A smart security system can connect your alarm, to your lighting and to your CCTV so that when one is triggered, all other systems react, deterring intruders or capturing them on video.

Smart technology solutions, completely tailored to your lifestyle and needs are becoming increasingly popular. . Implementing these upgrades during a house renovation is ideal as you can work with a professional, such as Charlie Higgins at Symbiotic Smart Homes, who will advise from the get-go, and ensure that your chosen smart technology complement each other to achieve the best solutions for your budget. Even the simplest changes can make all the difference to how you enjoy your new home.

If you want advice and help on buying or selling a property in or around Tunbridge Wells, please contact us  - our experienced team would love to help.