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Nature Meets Luxury: Hidden Technology Enhances Your Lake House

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Preserve the View While Having Your Technology Too

There's something magical about Midwest evenings at the lake—watching the sunset paint colors across the water while a gentle breeze rustles through the trees. You bought your lake house for these moments. Nature is the focal point of this vista, and we want to keep it that way while still adding conveniences like outdoor televisions. This gives you the opportunity to host the big game viewing party in your backyard, where people naturally gather at your lakehouse.

Modern hidden technology solutions can give you the best of both worlds—magically appearing on cue when you need them, and vanishing the rest of the time. With the right outdoor technology and design, you'll never have to compromise on the views or the experience.

TV Solutions that Preserve the Views

Outdoor TVs can be quite large—often 75 inches or more. Many outdoor TV cabinets now have weatherproof designs that protect your equipment while blending with your deck or patio aesthetic. With the press of a button, your TV emerges for the big game or movie night, then disappears back into its housing when not needed.

For even greater flexibility, explore the innovative mounting options that are available. TV lifts can descend from pergola ceilings or rise from custom cabinetry built to match your landscape elements. Swivel mechanisms allow screens to rotate 360 degrees, ensuring you can enjoy the perfect viewing angle while you're in the hot tub or dining on your deck. These systems can be custom-built using materials that complement your existing outdoor features, whether that's natural stone, stucco, or weather-resistant wood. Some homeowners have even incorporated TVs into dock seating areas or fire pit surrounds, allowing entertainment to appear precisely where and when you want it.

Invisible Audio That Blankets Your Outdoor Space

Quality sound doesn't need to come with visual clutter. Modern audio solutions can deliver immersive experiences while remaining virtually invisible to the eye. Weather-resistant speakers can be tucked under the eaves of covered patios or mounted on walls with paintable covers that blend with your home's exterior.

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Outdoor Luxury: Building Premium Outdoor Living Experiences

Rob at Barrett’s Technology Solutions’ Lake Geneva Design Center, featuring a TV disguised as artwork.

How Barrett’s Technology Solutions Has Expanded to Serve Clients in Lake Geneva

When Joe Barrett spent childhood summers along the shores of Williams Bay, Wisconsin, he couldn't have known those experiences would one day influence Barrett’s Technology Solutions. Today, the company has established a significant presence in Lake Geneva, bringing our expertise in home automation and outdoor living technology to this scenic lakeside community. With the leadership of Senior Technology Consultant Rob Lubas, who recently celebrated his 23rd year with the company, Barrett's Technology Solutions has become the go-to resource for homeowners looking to enhance their lake living experience with sophisticated outdoor entertainment systems.

The Ultimate Outdoor Experience

A view of a modern patio and pool area; the patios have partly lowered motorized outdoor shades.

Extend Your Luxury Living Space Beyond Walls

Spring is finally in the air, and if you're like most homeowners, you're eagerly anticipating those perfect evenings spent outdoors. Whether it's hosting friends for cocktails under the stars or enjoying your morning coffee with a gentle breeze, your outdoor spaces can become the most cherished "rooms" in your home. With the right technology solutions, you can extend your outdoor living experience well beyond the typical season, creating a seamless transition between indoor luxury and outdoor enjoyment.

Meet Barrett’s Technology Solutions Dedicated Service Team

The Barrett’s Technology Solutions service team. From left to right: Brian Madsen, Ken, and Ian.

Dedicated Team for Expedient Client Service

Summer entertaining should be effortless, and with the right team behind your technology, it can be. Before you host your first outdoor event of the season, the dedicated service team at Barrett's Technology Solutions is ready to make sure your entertainment area is working at its best. As Ian Casper, one of our service technicians, puts it: "In these types of systems, it's not a 'set it and forget it' type of thing. It's like if someone went out and bought a Porsche and then didn't change the oil. It's important to have service on the systems we custom design and install so they run to their full potential." Our specialists understand the unique challenges of outdoor entertainment. It's this hands-on experience that ensures every component of your system performs correctly when you need it most. Learn more about our expert service team below!