Featured in the Press


SelfBuild & Design
July 2020
Place of Sanctuary – One of the clients has macular degeneration, so she wanted to manage the light, controlling glare and lux levels intuitively to improve visibility and clarity, ultimately reducing eye fatigue. They had clear goals on how the home could be designed to assist with the vision […] Read it

Life at Home
Spring 2020
Robots may not have taken over the world yet but they certainly have their feet under the table! […] Read it

Devon Life
March 2020
Are Smart Blinds Worth It? Many of the features of automated blinds are similar to standard blinds but light and heat-managing fabrics have undergone a radical update.[…] Read it

Devon Life
February 2020
Planning for the future. Are you building or renovating your forever home … some things to consider […] Read it

Devon Life
May 2019
Add some spring light to your home – Karen shares the latest trends in lighting to respond to changing daylight […] Read it

Exeter Life
April 2019
20 Questions – Tim Chugg, owner of Intelligent Abodes is asked 20 questions by Exeter Life about how the move into control solutions has proved to be a successful one[…] Read it

Devon Life
March 2019
Recipe for Success – Intelligent Abodes contributes to the article (page 215) “Let your kitchen do the talking” by Kate Houghton […] Read it

The Art of Design
February 2019
Get Ready For Spring with Smart Technology – Intelligent Abodes write in The Art of Design(page 98) […] Read it

Devon Life
February 2018
Light Fantastic – Intelligent Abodes contributes to the article (page 167) on lighting design by Kate Houghton […] Read it

Exeter Life
January 2018
Ground Control – Karen Chugg helps unpack the latest developments in tech for the home. “We combine CCTV with geo-fencing so you can distinguish effectively from intruders and animals”[…] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
September 2017
How Automation can help you get your Beauty Sleep. Many experts recommend removing all technology from the bedroom – but maybe we just need to give some consideration to the type of technology and how we use it.[…] Read it

Devon Life
September 2017
Making room to live – “Get the best from the latest technology – from simple single controls from your phone to controls that automatically react to provide a consistent level of light.” […] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
August 2017
The Spy in Our Homes, How to Prevent Our Privacy Being Invaded. Connectivity to our world has a huge array of advantages, but how many of us give consideration to our personal privacy?[…] Read it

Devon Life
August 2017
“Water water everywhere” Read how adding a water feature with lighting can create an amazing centre piece to your garden. […] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
July 2017
Make Your Garden Glow, using Automated Watering Systems and Outdoor Lighting Control. it is an ideal time to give consideration as to how we can make the garden more comfortable for relaxation and entertaining.[…] Read it

Exeter Life
July 2017
Find out more about Karen Chugg our MD, Exeter Life asks her 20 questions[…] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
June 2017
Keeping your Home Safe – when you are there or away! Home security is something that most of us are increasingly concerned about, particularly when many of us will be leaving our homes empty at some point over the holiday season.[…] Read it

Exeter Life
June 2017
‘One of the most important aspects for me when I work at home is connectivity so all my devices are linked”[…] Read it

Cornwall Life
May 2017
‘Technology is also chaining the way we use our gardens as an extension to our home and the technology has been developed to match” […] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
April 2017
The Smart Kitchen – Times are changing and more and more of us putting importance on family space and spending more social time in the kitchen. […] Read it

Devon Life
April 2017
Down the Garden Path – Karen talks about how technology is also transforming the way we use our gardens. […] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
March 2017
How Technology Can Enhance Your Relaxation and Fun in the Garden. If you love your garden, the lighter nights and brighter days will surely be making you think about a return to the great outdoors […] Read it

Exeter Life
March 2017
‘What’s cooking good looking? Technology really has revolutionised our kitchens. Karen Chugg is from Exeter’s Intelligent Abodes” […] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
February 2017
Your voice controlled smart Home. Find out how Apple & Amazon are changing the way we control our homes and manage our lives. […] Read it

Devon Home
January 2017
Gadgets and Gizmos – Interiors are becoming more automated and technology-led. Lucy Baker-Kind investigates which systems are raising the stakes. […] Read it

Somerset Life Magazine
October 2016
“Spring is around the corner and it’s time to refresh your interiors ready for the brighter days ahead with our expert tips.” […] Read it

Cornwall Business Show 2017
November2016
Technology Comes to life – The Synergy of Intelligent Abodes and Apple Products […] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
October 2016
Scene Setting with Technology, creating an ideal setting for something that is about to happen, seems an unusual concept for our home […] Read it

Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show
October 2016
Lighting Up the Future – How Fibre Can Help You Meet the Need for Speed! […] Read it

Devon Life
July 2016
Inspect your gadgets – Intelligent Abodes in Exeter are leading the vanguard in “teching” up our homes. […] Read it

CEDIA Communicates
Spring 2016
How does technology today allow you to meet customer expectations – Karen answers this and other questions. […] Read it

Cornwall Life
April 2016
‘Lighting is so fundamentally important to how we feel inside our home and work spaces – it has a massive effect on how we embrace the day.[…] Read it

Devon Home
March – April 2016
Spring clean your interiors – Karen Chugg from Intelligent Abodes shares some tips on how technology can help to de-clutter your home. […] Read it

Devon Life
March 2016
Smart Solutions – How can IT improve your home? Home automation is just a fresh approach – find out more from Karen. […] Read it

Devon Life
March 2016
Smart Kitchens – Once hidden away at the back of the house where all the labour of housework was carried out, kitchens have become a social space where gadgets rule. […] Read it

Devon Life
March 2016
Objects of desire – Update your windows with high-tech blinds. We love automated blinds: on a bright, sunny day you can select the pre-set button on the light switch so the blinds descend just to the right level to protect you. […] Read it

CEDIA Communicates
January 2016
What women want – why it’s important to have women in the industry. Women and men bring a different perspective and when those complementary skills work together. […] Read it

Devon Life
January 2016
Being eco-friendly has never been easier – and we have never been more enthusiastic about it – especially if it means cutting those every- growing energy bills. […] Read it
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