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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

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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

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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

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Devon Life

February 2020

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Devon Life

February 2018

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

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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

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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

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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 and Lifestyle Show

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

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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

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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

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Exeter Life

July 2017

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

Cornwall Home and Lifestyle Show

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

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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

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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 and Lifestyle Show

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

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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 and Lifestyle Show

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

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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 and Lifestyle Show

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

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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

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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

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Cornwall Business Show 2017

November2016

Technology Comes to life – The Synergy of Intelligent Abodes and Apple Products […] Read it

Cornwall Home and Lifestyle Show

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

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Cornwall Home & Lifestyle show

October 2016

Lighting Up the Future – How Fibre Can Help You Meet the Need for Speed! […] Read it

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Devon Life

July 2016

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

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CEDIA Communicates

Spring 2016

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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