As many of you know, Lutron is one of our best-selling products here at BRAVAS Atlanta and for good reason! Lutron products are one of the best in the industry, and they offer many environmentally sound products that are not only better for the environment, but also save you money!

As a homeowner looking to upgrade, you may be wondering which companies are reputable, know what they are doing, and will treat you with respect. These are all valid concerns when deciding with whom to spend your hard-earned money, and at BRAVAS Atlanta in Alpharetta, we would like to give you some reasons we are the best company for you and your family!

At BRAVAS Atlanta in Alpharetta, Georgia, we always strive to satisfy our customers and their specific home renovation needs. We experienced a surge in home modification requests this past year, and were able to accommodate everyone who needed our services. Recently, we were recognized by the BRAVAS Group for having the highest sales growth in 2015. This is quite an honor, and we were humbled to be the recipients of it.

With December officially in motion, all of the holiday sights, sounds, and smells abound! December also means it is time for the Atlanta Holiday Home! We are so excited to be a gold level sponsor of the 2015 Atlanta Home for the Holidays and thought we would share some of the exciting trends that we offer, some of which will be at the show this year!

At BRAVAS Atlanta, we are always looking to learn about the newest trends and the latest in luxury home automation. The way we do this by attending shows, becoming sponsors of said shows, and networking with other designers in our area. Recently, team members from BRAVAS Atlanta attended the 2015 Atlanta Housing Summit, where they gained valuable information on what is happening in the high-end home automation market. For those who do not know, the Atlanta Housing Summit is an event for business leaders in the Atlanta Real Estate market to learn and network from an expert panel about the latest trends in the luxury home market. All proceeds benefitted Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), one of the leading pediatric hospitals in the country. There were over 100 people, including vendors, in attendance.

It is that time of year again! The time when you put away your sweaters in favor of a short sleeve shirt. The time when bees buzz, and birds sing a cheery song...it is SPRING! Sunday is the first official day of spring, which means summer is not far off. One event that we love to participate in annually is the Harrison Design Group’s Annual Brew-B-Q!

This event is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to one of Atlanta’s finest and largest luxury architectural firms for their fantastic work with us. We enjoy being able to work with this amazing group of people to transform our customers’ homes into the homes of their dreams.

The Harrison Group

Founded in 1990, the award-winning Harrison Design Group has been one of our key partners in luxury home automation. Their design style is both luxurious and practical, and combines a sense of modern and classic styles, making them the natural choice for anyone. They believe each building is a unique work of art that expresses each client’s individuality.

Working with both east coast and west coast clients has allowed The Harrison Group to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, meaning they can better serve you, their potential client! The group is made up of fantastic people who are dedicated and passionate about their field. They will work to provide you with the highest quality of service and attention in a professional and polished manner.

We are lucky and proud to work with such an amazing group of people, and look forward to the annual Brew-B-Q on May 15th, 2016!

BRAVAS Atlanta in Alpharetta Georgia is buzzing with excitement again! Why, you ask? We are honored to be co-hosting a special evening honoring a very special man, Harry Beecham. The Beecham Group is comprised of four generations of experience in the construction field, and pride themselves on being a part of a great team.

The Beecham Group’s History

The Beecham Group has been in Atlanta since the 1920’s when Harry Beecham, Sr. began a plastering company. He left plastering and went on to establish a client base in both St. Augustine, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. Harry Sr.’s son then expanded the family business, which led to the creation of Beecham Brothers Construction Company in the late 1940’s. This led him, together with other noteworthy builders from Atlanta, to build some of the first major subdivisions in Dekalb County, and East Point. In the late 1950’s, Harry Beecham III branched out with Beecham Builders in partnership with his brother, Paul. They went on to graduate for Southern Tech with degrees in building construction, and together, built hundreds of homes in Clayton, Fulton, and Dekalb counties. This brings us to the 1990’s, when Harry’s sons, Brent and Rob, returned to Atlanta, and established the Beecham Group as one of the area’s leading construction firms!

You Are Cordially Invited…
The Beecham Group has some great new projects coming up very soon, including building some custom homes and a Luxury Townhome community. If you are an architect or interior designer, or if you work with the AIA, AIBD, IDCEC, or ASID organizations, we would love for you to join us for this fantastic event! We hope to see you there!

Unbelievable as it is, it is that time again to get the kids up and out the door early in the morning to go back to school. No more sleeping in and waking up whenever they please! For some parents waking up to get their kids ready for school is no big deal, as they normally get up early to go to work. And for others it can be just as jolting for back-to-school time as it is for the kids!

BRAVAS Atlanta of Alpharetta, Georgia, has a home automation feature to help your family out during this new morning transition. As you may already know, home automation is designed to make your life easier, without unnecessary or difficult to use technology. At BRAVAS Atlanta we create custom home experiences to enhance your lifestyle by customizing presets for the technology controlled by your integrated home automation system.

For example, one of our custom experiences is called, “Good Morning.” This customer experience is perfect for your back-to-school transition. It works like this: 30 minutes prior to your alarm clock going off, your system will set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature and turn more bathroom floor heater on. Then a few minutes before your alarm goes off, your lighting system will gradually fade up your bedroom lights, turn on your bathroom lights, and will even disarm the security system so you can let your pet go outside (if you have one). Think how pleasant waking up early to get your kids ready for school would be with these features.

Of course all of these custom experiences can be tweaked to fit your lifestyle, but the point is to help you in any of your daily transitions from waking up, to entertaining, to activating your security when you hear a “bump in the night.” If you would like to explore your options with our custom experiences, please contact us at BRAVAS Atlanta by calling 770-844-5800. We wish you and your family the best during this back to school transition!

**New to Georgia or unsure about when your local schools start back? Check out this list from WSBTV to see local start dates for area counties.**

July may be winding down with many local schools going back into session as soon as next week, but the sizzling weather in Georgia is still screaming summertime! If you are planning to entertain friends or family a few more times outside this summer, let BRAVAS Atlanta explain the value of putting home automation into the mix.

Just like entertaining indoors, every event small or large, requires certain measures to be taken into consideration. Generally, they use include lighting, music, food and drink; however, outdoor entertaining may require added factors like fans, water features, etc.

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So how can home automation help? BRAVAS Atlanta can install an outdoor integrated system that you can control by your smartphone or tablet. Imagine throwing a party and being able to set the timer on your grill to automatically turn on for you to already be preheated when it is time to cook. At the touch of your finger you can turn on music and mood lighting around your pool deck or patio, just as your first guests arrive, without having to excuse yourself to turn on these features on by hand. If your outdoor area has a ceiling fan, this can also be connected to be controlled by your smart phone. Even water features can be connected; for example, you may have a fountain in your pool that you would like to turn on when your guests arrive.

Basically, our home automation systems can be fully integrated into your life to help you focus on the people that are important to you and not on the menial details. Interested? Then please contact us at BRAVAS Atlanta by calling 770-844-5800. We look forward to speaking with you about designing an outdoor home automation plan that will upgrade your lifestyle, and enhance your outdoor entertaining!

Are you considering adding a Sport’s Bar or Home Theater Room to your home? BRAVAS Atlanta is just the company for you, as we can handle all of your design and installation needs! However, once the main part of your home project is over, you may still have a few furniture and decor details to tend to. Luckily for you, we can help with your decor too!

BRAVAS Atlanta Decor

We offer unique and affordable home theater decor to add some creativity and imagination to your home theater room, snack bar and/or sports bar. We also have our preferred selection of home theater seating, some of which are award winning designs.

Decor

Some of our theatrical decor includes: poster frames, concession stands, popcorn machines, pillows, throws, reel art, post and rope art, theatrical artwork, specialty bars and stools, laser cut wall decor, rugs and carpet, cinema end tables, novelties and more!

Each of these categories has a variety of options within themselves. For example, we have five subcategories in our theatrical artwork category. They are: Theatrical Metal Artwork, Star Posters, Classic Posters, Theatrical Paintings and Star Charcoals.

If you have a snack or lobby type area to go with your home theater room, you can mix and match some of our wonderful decor options to make your space feel like a real theater! Set up a our hardwood concession counter near you theater room with some classic movie posters; then just add some candy and a popcorn machine and voilà! You have created a fun, cinematic atmosphere!

Theater Seating

Seating is another important element of your home theater decor. At BRAVAS Atlanta we only support the top brands in luxury home theater seating, as you can see from the lines listed below:

• Celebrated for their brilliant Design and Outstanding Comfort - Illustrious Loungers

  • Includes the Artisan, Mogul, Tycoon, Chairman and award-winning Connoisseur lounger lines.

• Renowned for excellence in Form and Function - Aristocratic Loungers

  • Includes the Nobleman, Citizen, Socialite and Statesman lounger lines.

• True classics among the rest - Authentic Cinema Rockers

• For that extra something - Theatrical Ottomans

Please feel free to browse our BRAVAS Atlanta Decor selection online today. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us for assistance.

BRAVAS Atlanta is available Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, all other times by appointment only.

Phone: 770-844-5800

Fax: 770-844-5834

After Hours - Our On-Call Technician is available at 404-590-0344.