 Filed Under: Contemporary Pro Interiors 
Posted Wed Aug 25, 2010, 3:32 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Eric Figge
Nowadays an integrated home entertainment system is just as much, if not more, about the interior design as it is the technology. In fact, the most sophisticated custom installations reveal little to no technology to the naked eye, however, behind the walls and artwork, or hidden in the ceiling you just might find some amazing state-of the art sound and video gear. Audiovisions recently turned their Lake Forest, CA. showroom into the ultimate Experience Center. Customers are not being sold on the cool products of the day but instead they are treated to a complete environment where form and function are far more relevant than what’s behind the curtain making it all work. Filed Under: Pro Interiors Contemporary $$$
Posted Thu May 27, 2010, 3:50 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography by Brent Bingham
Anyone can have a room full of gear that is overflowing with the latest technology, however, how does it integrate into the décor, and more importantly how does it integrate with the humans in the room? Even the most tech savvy can become flustered trying to get all their AV gear to work together. However, add in a host of sub-systems like security, HVAC, telephone, home network and multi-zone audio/video, integration becomes absolutely critical. Filed Under: Traditional Pro Interiors $$$
Posted Tue Apr 6, 2010, 5:16 PM ET — By Steve Derrico
I am an avid reader of Home Theater Magazine and have been for over 10 Years. I have been in the industry for 10 Years and within the last year started my own custom installation company in the Chicagoland area, Monarch AV Design & Automation. In 2009, we had the great opportunity to change an ordinary "blah" basement into a rustic and old-world getaway for the homeowner to enjoy a Pearl Jam concert, a game of pool, or just to enjoy a movie with the kids. Working with interior designer and general contractor, Phillip Sassano, we helped design a space that would be both visually stunning and meet the high expectations of the homeowner for musical and theater performance. Filed Under: Theme $$$ Pro Interiors
Posted Tue Mar 30, 2010, 4:39 PM ET — By Tom Spina
When movie prop collector (and long-time Tom Spina Designs client) Wesley Cannon told us his dream of having rooms in his home themed like an actual cave, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to take a more literal stab at the phrase "Man Cave." The result is a pair of richly themed and incredibly unique rooms in his new North Carolina home. Filed Under: Theme Traditional Pro Interiors
Posted Mon Mar 8, 2010, 1:30 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
When we get excited about a dedicated home theater, it's rarely the equipment that has us salivating. It's almost always about the unique interior design. We are enthralled by the designer's decorative statement, whether it is a themed theater that transports us to one of our favorite movies or a more traditional approach that model's contemporary multiplexes. 3D Squared Inc has combined the importance of interior design with acoustic paneling because it's no longer good enough to have a great looking theater, it must sound good, as well. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Casual
Posted Fri Feb 12, 2010, 2:51 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography supplied by by heliostudio.com
You'll never miss an important game, even if they are being broadcast at the exact same time in this cozy entertainment center. With expertise from Arctic Audio, this newly remodeled sports den uses the latest digital display technology, where up to nine programs can be watched simultaneously. Filed Under: Pro Interiors Theme $$$
Posted Fri Feb 12, 2010, 2:24 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Nate Magnuson [createtheimprint.com]
Who needs to go out when you have your own theater and sports bar? This high concept theater and entertainment center is the vision of Spiro Razatos, an action film director and former stunt man who has been in the entertainment industry for over 25 years. The Spirovision Theater was intentionally designed to have the vintage look and feel of theaters that Razatos enjoyed as a child with his father. Yet, his theater is state-of-the-art with the latest technology and equipment. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Traditional
Posted Thu Oct 1, 2009, 12:57 PM ET — By Jay Nicols Photography: Kim Jay
I’ve been an A/V nerd all my life. As a kid, I would take apart my parents’ stereo equipment and make a huge mess. It’s always been my dream to have the biggest and baddest A/V system on the block. Well, it took me 20 years, but I think my newest home theater takes the cake, at least on my block. Filed Under: $$$ Pro Interiors
Posted Tue Sep 22, 2009, 2:18 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
This is one of those times when the pictures just don't do justice to the project. The winner of the 2009 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install is Vision Audio from Lubbock, Texas. The Media Center Integrator Alliance (MCIA), together with Microsoft, announced the winner of the 2009 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Contest during CEDIA in Atlanta, Georgia on September 13. This impressive system uses Windows Media Center at the core of the home's entertainment experience in an extensive whole-home installation. Filed Under: Contemporary Pro Interiors $$$
Posted Wed Aug 26, 2009, 5:28 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
What do you spec as a projector in this beautiful Greenwich, CT. home when you have 18 video sources as diverse as X-box and Blu-ray? Well, Opus AVC of North Haven, Connecticut discovered that just one is not enough. Filed Under: Contemporary Pro Interiors $$$
Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009, 3:34 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography:Kim Christie
When it was time for this homeowner to have their third home fitted with electronics they returned to Audio Video Design (AVD) of Newton, MA. After going through the design process two other times, they had a very clear vision of what they desired. Quality installation was, of course, the top priority. However, they wanted the most cost effective, state-of-the-art solutions but not necessarily the most cutting edge products. Filed Under: Contemporary $$$ Pro Interiors
Posted Fri Jul 24, 2009, 12:40 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography:Kim Christie
Retrofits always have their unique challenges and Canadian systems integrator Graytek was faced with a highly unusual challenge when designing this basement theater. The room had three tree trunk posts, which were part of the structural integrity of the home so they had to stay intact. Since they were in the middle of the room, it was necessary to work around them while still maximizing the screen size and seating area. Filed Under: Contemporary Pro Interiors $$$
Posted Thu Jun 4, 2009, 11:49 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: John Wagner
Sponsored by the National Council of the Housing Industry, the 2009 New American Home demonstrates cutting-edge technology, energy efficiency, and jaw-dropping contemporary design. This annual event chooses a premier show home and uses it as a technology laboratory, providing real-world demonstrations of the latest concepts in architecture, construction techniques, new products, and lifestyle trends. Filed Under: Pro Interiors Contemporary $$$ Theme
Posted Fri May 15, 2009, 10:07 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Andrew Trask
Sometimes it takes the combined talents of two professional organizations to come up with a striking, one-of-a-kind home theater. Such was the case with this Florida home. Cinema Design Group is a leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of home theater seating, acoustic panels, and custom home theater environments. Along with Boca Theater and Automation, a premier provider of turn-key, custom-built integration systems and home theaters, these two specialists created a home theater that bears the resemblance of the familiar geometric Art Deco designs of the early 20's, yet, it reveals a distinctive 21st century edge. Filed Under: Pro Interiors Contemporary $$$
Posted Fri Apr 10, 2009, 11:06 AM ET — By Kim Wilson
It's the perfect situation – a dedicated home theater and a completely separate room for critical music listening. One homeowner in Massachusetts was able to realize his dream of the 'perfect' audio system, and still provide the rest of the family with their own home theater. Filed Under: Contemporary Pro Interiors $$
Posted Thu Apr 9, 2009, 3:25 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Jesse Goff
What makes a home theater unique depends on the personality and vision of the homeowner. In this Tiburon, CA home, the client, who is a playwright, wanted a comfortable space that was also dramatic and transitional where she could relax for hours watching independent films, invite friends in for deep conversations, or be enveloped in creative thought. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Theme
Posted Tue Mar 10, 2009, 6:52 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography:Trent Bell
Themed theaters allow the homeowner to retreat into a sanctuary of sorts. This month's Nautilus Theater even transports you to another time, when hearty sea farthing men (and a woman on occasion) spent months on the ocean in small wooden ships. However, they were never as technologically decked out as this. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Contemporary
Posted Fri Jan 23, 2009, 6:30 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Scott Ashton
Walking into this penthouse condominium in an affluent area of Los Angeles Mark Schafer and Mark Stewart of CustomLA knew it would require just the right control system for this ambitious AV design to meet the homeowner's expectations. They wanted whole house audio and video, yet, they had little interest in learning a complex system that would require more technical savvy than they possessed or desired. It was also critical that the technology blend into the fashionable, yet comfortable, interior created by Threshold Design. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$ Casual
Posted Fri Jan 23, 2009, 5:19 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography:Dave Rutz
Dealers are often advocates of their favorite products but I have found few dealers as fired up over a product line as Dave Rutz, owner of Dave's Home Entertainment. To say he is a strong supporter of the Bose BUILT-INvisible® product line would be a serious understatement. To hear Dave tell it, this specialty line from Bose is perfect for the next generation of home entertainment enthusiasts due to the brands perceived quality, value, and performance. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Contemporary
Posted Fri Jan 23, 2009, 5:00 PM ET — By Jamie Sorcher
These days, home theaters serve many purposes. They can be dedicated cinemas, game rooms, or entertaining environments. This homeowner from Long Island, New York, is a music lover and admitted audiophile, so his theater had to be a place where he could relax and enjoy his music. According to Eric Smith, president of Intech AV in Hicksville, NY, his client not only wanted to have a dedicated theater room, but an acoustically correct listening space with audiophile-quality sound. For complete accuracy, Smith brought in a certified acoustician. The acoustician determined the proper size of the room and what type of soundproofing to use. He also decided how and where to install the soundproofing. 1 2 3 Older Posts >
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