Journal

Take 10sDecember 2021

Take 10 With Jessie Brady

Jessie Brady recently joined Amplified Lifestyles as a Lighting Specialist, but her connections to some of her colleagues go back almost twenty years.  As with all of the company's team, she is service-driven and creates lighting solutions customized to the homeowner's needs. Jessie balances knowing the latest residential systems with a nuanced understanding of how…

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HistoricNovember 2021

Arthur Elrod: Design Innovator

Not only did interior designer Arthur Elrod define Palm Springs Modernism, but he was also fascinated by new technology. In 1952 he moved to San Francisco for a two-year stint at the high-end furniture store W & J Sloane. Elrod designed an innovative exhibit to celebrate General Electric's Diamond Jubilee of Light, transforming the San…

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Case StudiesJune 2021

Case Study: Zander Residence

CHALLENGE: Business executive Ed Zander’s home technology system needed updating. He and his wife Mona are active philanthropists involved in education, health, and social services. Their 13,000 square foot estate in a beautiful but remote area of Carmel Valley had its original wiring, electronics, and speakers from when they built the home in 2004. Ed…

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Take 10sJune 2021

Take 10 with David Arbogast

Did you know that Amplified Lifestyles has an Automated Shade Division? In March, window covering expert David Arbogast joined the Amplified team bringing over thirty years of experience developing shade solutions for interior designers, architects, and general contractors. David has designed automated shade solutions for skylights, curved windows, slanted windows, and crooked windows; he is…

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Take 10sApril 2021

Take 10 With Robert Gilligan

In March, Amplified Lifestyles welcomed veteran Senior Technology Advisor Robert Gilligan to the team. Robert brings over twenty years of experience in audiovisual, automation, and security technologies.  He is adept at collaborating with interior designers, architects, general contractors, and lighting designers to find the best technology solutions that blend seamlessly into their high-end residential projects.…

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