Photo Courtesy of CE Pro, Mila Samokhina. 

Making Automated Shades an Integral Part of a Home

When most people think about automated shading, they picture motorized blinds that go up and down at the press of a button. Of course, this is what shades do. But walk through any Barrett's Technology Solutions installation, and you'll discover something more sophisticated. The shades are integrated so seamlessly into the architecture that guests often don't realize they're looking at something technology-related at all. This level of integration doesn't happen by accident—it's the result of our Design & Engineering Department, where specialists like Cody Cannon and Santiago Espinoza spend their days solving the complex puzzle of fitting complex technology smoothly into a home. 

Reliable Home Comfort that Works Even When the Teenagers Are in Charge

Ah, the long-awaited summer finally arrives in Chicago. Kids can ride their bikes to the Lincoln Park Zoo, teenagers meet friends at North Avenue Beach, and parents juggle work schedules that might include Monday morning Zoom calls from the home office or Friday afternoon flexibility. But when your family's lakefront lifestyle has everyone scattered across the city's 18-mile trail system, who's managing the house? Those elegant windows in your brownstone flood spaces with afternoon heat while you're downtown and the kids perfect their volleyball serves at the beach. Automated shading works like having a responsible adult at home—handling comfort and energy efficiency so you can focus on what matters most during Chicago's brief but glorious summer season.

Enjoy Spectacular Views Without The Glare, Heat, and Constant Adjustments

Living 40 floors above Chicago's streets comes with extraordinary rewards—Lake Michigan views stretching endlessly to the east, and the city's architectural marvels everywhere you look. But those floor-to-ceiling windows that sealed the deal on your high-rise home can become your biggest challenge when August’s relentless sun turns your living space into a greenhouse. By 2 PM, you're squinting at your laptop screen, ratcheting the temperature down on your thermostat, and contemplating keeping those blinds closed all summer. Automated shading offers an elegant solution, working in concert with your daily rhythm to maintain comfort while preserving those spectacular views that define high-rise living.

How Barrett's Partners with Coastal Source for the Perfect Outdoor Audio Experience

Standing in your backyard while crystal-clear music fills the air around your patio, pool, and garden paths creates an entirely different experience than listening to speakers in a showroom. The sound isn't coming from a sterile demo room—it's happening right in your own outdoor space, giving you the chance to hear exactly how premium audio will transform your property. This is the unique approach Barrett's Technology Solutions takes with their trusted partner Coastal Source, bringing their innovative demo van directly to your home. In a recent interview with Robert Bacci, Coastal Source's Technical Sales Specialist, you can learn how this hands-on experience makes all the difference when designing your outdoor entertainment space.