BRINGING THE INDOORS OUT

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Homeowners have fallen back in love with their gardens, causing a surge in demand for the same AV creature comforts homeowners enjoy inside their homes. Outdoor display sales are on the rise as clients look to recreate their living room setups outside. Many of these homeowners are drawn to the appeal of alfresco home theatres in their gardens so they can enjoy Netflix while grilling on the barbecue. This has created a new opportunity for AV integrators to create thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that cater to this new way that homeowners are using their gardens.

Britons have spent more than £16 billion on their gardens in the past year, creating their own tranquil spaces to relax in as they look forward to the warm summer months. As clients are now using their gardens as an extension of their living rooms, homeowners are seeking to replicate their entertainment setups outside.

Premiere clients are particularly interested in using their gardens as living rooms because they want to create a luxurious outdoor space that is an extension of their indoor living spaces. They want to be able to entertain guests in style and enjoy all the creature comforts of home while enjoying the beauty of nature. Outdoor home theatres are a great way to achieve this goal because they allow homeowners to enjoy movies and TV shows in the comfort of their own garden.

This revitalised market has recently benefited from advancements in weather-resistant outdoor display technology, meaning these types of displays are no longer only reserved for five-star hotels or rooftop bars. With up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, outdoor displays can now be confidently used on bright sunny days without the typical glare and reflections you’d see if you brought your traditional display outside. Their screen size used to be a limiting factor for outdoor displays as users are typically seated further away from the screen when compared to their living room. However, many models now boast sizes up to 75in - which lets clients enjoy a more immersive outdoor theatre experience without having to compromise on viewing position or furniture placement.

However, a 55in, 65in, or 75in display will inevitably stand out against the foliage found in a well-tended garden. This is why it’s important for AV integrators to carefully consider how they introduce outdoor displays into their clients’ outdoor spaces. Luckily for AV integrators, it’s possible to borrow some of the same techniques used to conceal displays inside the home, in the garden.

Concealing the display from view when it isn’t in use is an effective strategy to maintain a consistent design aesthetic across your garden. IP-rated display lift mechanisms can be recessed into the ground or built into architectural features to cleverly conceal the mechanism from view.

While there’s already a healthy appetite for in-built display concealment solutions in gardens, mainstream clients are looking for less permanent additions to the structure of their garden. For these clients, rollable outdoor theatres like those from Future Automation offer a less permanent alternative to a fully fitted display concealment solution.

The Cineair and Cineair Luxe display lifts are designed to conceal and reveal either a 55in or 65in Samsung Terrace display. The inclusion of castor wheels makes them easy to reposition the entire cabinet so clients can choose how and where they want to set up their display. When the display is lowered, these cabinets turn into architectural cabinetry that seamlessly blends into any outdoor space so guests will have no idea there’s a home theatre system tucked away inside the cabinet. There’s even a built-in Samsung Terrace soundbar hidden behind an architectural grill so clients don’t have to worry about connecting external audio to the display.

The future of outdoor entertainment is bright. With advancements in weather-resistant displays, it is easier than ever to create a beautiful and functional outdoor entertainment space that brings an immersive cinematic experience to clients’ gardens.

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