Welcome! What's On Your Mind?

Lighting matters!  Our bodies naturally want to follow the light cycle of the sun (circadian rhythm).  This is not only important to our overall daytime feeling of alertness and wellbeing, but also our sleep cycle, and when our bodies are not getting enough sunlight, we may feel fatigued and experience insomnia. Echo Workshop has LED lighting available that can replicate sunlight and give you that extra boost you’re looking for.  Experience an improvement in mood, mental acuity, and better sleep with the right lighting for your space.

Are you a biophiliac?  You may have heard a lot about biophilia lately and how our connection to nature increases our wellbeing.  Bringing the outdoors into your office with plants can reduce stress, increase productivity, and even increase the rate at which we heal.  Can you believe something as simple as a succulent can have so many health benefits?

Do you have allergies?  Perhaps you are noticing increased headaches.  Air quality is an important consideration when assessing your office space.  A good quality air purifier can combat viruses and bacteria and improve seasonal allergy symptoms.  Echo Workshop can provide you with a superior quality air purification system for just one room or help you with a whole-home solution. 

The space you’re in matters.  Separating work and living spaces gives us the ability to truly “leave work” at the end of the day.  If you have a dedicated office space – great.  If your office space is far removed from the activity in the rest of your home – even better.  However, if you are using part of your living room or bedroom for you home office, there are ways to give yourself some separation.  That way when the workday is through, it will be easier to leave your work mindset behind and truly be “home.”  Try a foldable room divider, curtain, or standing shelf with plants interspersed (remember biophilia). 

Finally, let’s get back to the basics.  Do your best to keep your workspace clean and uncluttered.  Removing the chaos also lends itself to our overall feeling of wellbeing.  Turn on your favorite music and maybe even try a few dance moves or a quick walk around the house to get your blood flowing, loosen tense muscles, and increase alertness.

Tech can improve quality of life.  Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning (thinking, reasoning, and remembering).  Imagine the frustration of wanting to watch a favorite TV program or simply listen to the radio and not being able to.  Virtual assistants can help.  If the client is able to perfect the use of basic voice commands, then an Alexa or smart remote may simplify use and relieve frustration.  Virtual assistants can also be programmed to give reminders at set times throughout the day (i.e. medication reminders, appointments), taking a little pressure off the caregiver.

Remote Monitoring.  There are so many options today when considering how to best protect our loved ones.  From camera installations to motion detectors to door sensors, all areas of a home can be set to be monitored remotely.   We now have the ability to help monitor the safety of our parents from across the country or from our office across town if needed.  Did your dad leave all the lights on, turn the thermostat up to 90 degrees, or forget to turn off an appliance?  With smart home technology, this can all be accessed off site and adjusted immediately.

Technology is not just about safety, but also about independence and quality of life, allowing people with Alzheimer’s the ability to stay comfortably in their own homes for longer (aging in place).  And, when it comes down to it, that’s all we really want for our parents – as much comfort and ease as they gave us growing up.

Wellness is an ongoing hot topic, and the technology industry is no different.  At Echo Workshop we offer air and water purification systems from Pure365 and Bluewater to help eliminate allergens and toxins.  Whether you’re looking for a single room or a whole-home solution, Echo Workshop has the technology to help keep you and your family healthy. 

Have you been feeling tired lately?  Perhaps you can’t sleep through the night.  Echo Workshop has partnered with companies like Savant Systems and Lutron Electronics to simulate your circadian rhythm.  We spend more and more time indoors and to keep our bodies and minds in balance, we not only crave the outdoors, but truly need it.  By simulating the sun’s natural path through automated lighting, many sleep issues can be eliminated, mood disorders improved, and, as an added benefit, people often find themselves with far more energy.   

I think most of us can admit that over the past couple of years we have learned that we like being at home, and our homes don’t just provide sanctuary, they can provide us with a lot of fun.  Have you been thinking about turning an extra room into a theater, or perhaps adding audio and video features outdoors?  Echo Workshop has the newest technology available from Samsung, Sony, Sonos, Revel, and Sonance, to take your family’s fun to the next level.

Home automation helps make our lives just a little easier.  With a smart home system that will monitor your security, improve your living environment, adjust shades, lights, and your thermostat, and allow you to enjoy whole-home audio and video, our homes truly can take care of us.  Let Echo Workshop help your home take care of you.

GO AHEAD, THROW A PARTY

Picture hosting a Halloween party in your own backyard. You've prepared all the delicious themed food you'll need, your decorations are ready to go, and you're confident you'll crush the costume contest. The best way to set the mood for your event and keep the energy exciting and positive is with music. The Sonance Garden Series is the perfect system to level up your party. This system is ideal for outdoor gatherings and comes with everything you need for ideal performance and quality. You won't have to worry about your guests being able to hear the music, regardless of where they are in your backyard due to the 8 aluminum cone woofers that are spread throughout your space. Volume will never be an issue.  As a Houston Sonance dealer and installer, Echo Workshop makes purchasing and installation easy. We'll take care of everything. You'll love your new outdoor system and your guests are sure to be impressed. Gone are the days of the portable Bluetooth speaker that is carried around throughout the night to take your music with you. Your whole outdoor space is covered. 

Maybe you're not the type to throw large holiday gatherings in your backyard, but enjoy a more intimate and relaxed occasion. As the nights begin to get cooler, you may be tempted to enjoy a dip in your private hot tub on your backyard deck. You've got your glass of wine and the temperature is perfect to wind down and truly relax. Now, imagine cueing up your favorite playlist for relaxation to really complete the mood.  Don't worry about getting your phone or portable speaker wet, your system has you covered. The Sonance Patio Series is absolutely perfect for occasions like this, and Echo Workshop can make installation and maintenance a breeze. You won't have to worry about a thing. This outdoor speaker system is great for coverage in a smaller space, coming with 4 satellite speakers and 1 in-ground subwoofer, all powered with 1 amplifier. The sound is crisp, clean, and detailed.  Make your Houston outdoor space a true escape with this system. 

You won't have to worry about a thing when it comes to your Sonance Outdoor Speaker System in Houston, as every little detail has been thought of. You'll impress your guests with the system's gorgeous aesthetic that's made to blend into its surrounding environment. No one will be able to even tell you've had the system installed until you decide to use it. If a storm is coming through or the weather has turned more severe, you don't have to worry about this either. These outdoor speakers have been specifically designed to withstand weather conditions, humidity, and UV light. 

So, go ahead and plan that next celebration. Just don't be surprised when you end up being the most popular house on the block. Don't worry, you'll still have plenty of time for relaxation and tunes in the hot tub. Contact Echo Workshop today for more information about all the products and services we offer.