The Perfect Pairings for Outdoor Gatherings: Good Food, Wine, and Music

You can always tell when spring has arrived in Chicago, IL. Bicyclists appear en masse, emerging from winter’s slumber with a smile. Cottontail rabbits start popping up everywhere and Michigan Avenue brings its stunning display of tulips. Spring is here!

While it’s not quite time for summer festivals, it is time to consider your first spring gathering with friends and family. Yes, it’s time to prepare our backyards for the coming months of outdoor dining, barbecues, pool parties, and quiet nights under a full moon. 

To provide some inspiration, we’re exploring how to elevate your first outdoor get-together with great food, excellent wine pairings, and an outdoor audio system that will create an unforgettable ambiance your friends will long remember. 

Experiencing the Best in Home Entertainment

For many, a home theater brings to mind a room with enhanced acoustics, in-ceiling surround sound speakers, brilliant images on a wall-sized movie screen, and tiered custom recliners. It’s an entertainment space that rivals the commercial venues in Lincoln Park, IL.

Others envision wide open spaces, movies under the stars, and surround sound technology that fills the air. For those people, nothing quite compares to an outdoor theater system. 

Let’s explore the state-of-the-art AV, lighting, and smart technology that helps our team at Barrett’s Technology Solutions turn backyards into masterpieces of outdoor entertainment—a customized oasis of enchantment, intrigue, and fun.

Creating a Greener Chicago Home with Smart Technology

Many homeowners are looking for opportunities to reduce their energy consumption, whether due to environmental concerns or wanting to lessen their reliance on the grid. To accomplish this, they’re turning to renewable energy and sustainable solutions. One of the leaders in this sector is the Savant Power System, an energy management solution that allows you to live a life of luxury while reducing your carbon footprint. 

Here, we’ll take a closer look into this remarkable system and what it offers homes in Chicago, IL.

Experience Stunning Realism and Breathtaking Sound

Can you feel it? Those interludes of sunlight and warmth are edging us closer to spring, preparing us for the beautiful seasons that lie ahead. Soon, hosting al fresco dinners and enjoying friends and family poolside will be the norm in Oak Brook. 

It’s the time of year when many homeowners start considering enhancing their outdoor spaces. One of the improvements that enriches the time spent outdoors, no matter the activity, is an outdoor speaker system. Today’s systems rival those found indoors, bringing high-fidelity music to your backyard oasis. 

Let’s explore the latest advancements in outdoor audio systems and how you can enliven any event, from lavish dinner parties to relaxing with the family.