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A coastal retreat

Incorporating the right appliances and technology can help make a summer or weekend house a second home. For this Kennebunkport oasis, the goal was to create an enjoyable, practical space for the family and their guests to work, entertain and relax, with the right services built in to address any technical problems that might arise.

A hammer, a click and a consultation

Gutting the interior of this oceanfront property gave the homeowners a blank slate to make the house of their dreams. That meant choosing the right appliances in the kitchen, like the amazing Viking 5 Series they found on BestBuy.com.

They scheduled a consultation with a Premium Designer and a Project Manager who came to the home and became their partner in ensuring the design and tech all worked together seamlessly.

As the homeowners told us, “Best Buy was able work with the architect, the builder and the interior designer to integrate the style of the kitchen around the dimensions of the appliances.”

Connectivity and home entertainment

As the Premium Designer and Project Manager explored the home during the consultation, they understood that poor reception on the Southern Maine Coast is the accepted standard. So, they installed a commercial-grade networking system, allowing the family’s technology (for both work and play) to function without lags or hiccups.

Regarding audio, the homeowner told us, “We like to entertain. We wanted there to be music everywhere.” They chose a Savant smart home system with its easy-to-use app and dedicated remote to control the audio.

The home’s re-design also included wrapping the walls with windows, which provide stunning ocean views from all over the house. Best Buy helped the family manage natural light with Lutron automated blinds that are controlled by the Savant system. They can be programmed to close at a certain time in the evening and open in the morning.

Dedicated help and troubleshooting

Time at a second home is often limited, so when you’re there, you want everything to work. Now, these homeowners not only have a direct line to their Premium Designer and Project Manager, but they also signed up for My Best Buy Total™ and Remote Management. “The thing about Maine is we get storms that often knock out the network. Having My Best Buy Total™, and especially Remote Management, allows Best Buy to pinpoint what’s wrong and get us up and running again quickly. And because this is a seasonal home, I appreciate that they remotely check in from time to time.”

Outdoor playground, actualized

When the ocean is your backyard, you want to spend as much time enjoying it as possible. To bring the entertainment outside, Sonance outdoor speakers now surround the yard and pool.

And when it’s time to grill that perfect steak, the homeowners were happy to learn that Best Buy offers premium Viking grills. “We didn’t have the ability to do a built-in kitchen outside because of zoning regulations, so this amazing grill creates the sense of an outdoor kitchen.”

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