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Home Theaters Transform a Home
Custom Home Theater System
Home theater systems are not just about picture and sound quality any longer. This entertaining electronics trend has transformed into an interior design mainstay. It doesn’t matter if you are installing your system into a new custom home or an existing remodel; visual congruency between your home and theater system is vital to maintaining design harmony throughout your house. Theater systems should look good, even when the TV is not turned on.
The past 20 years have demonstrated a fast evolution of the home theater system design. Bulky, big screen televisions and movie projection devices have been replaced by sleek plasma screens and Blu-Ray hi-def video systems. Tiny speakers are seamlessly built into walls and ceilings. Even flat screens are disguised behind paintings and tapestries. Comfortable and flexible options for seating also abound.
Selecting a Home Theater System
The first step is considering your family’s viewing preferences. Do you prefer a hi-resolution screen for savoring every detail of your favorite movies, a large screen television for gathering around during a big game, or a modest-yet-accommodating TV for enjoying family time? Be sure to ask for professional advice from your builder and interior designer to ensure that you select a system that fits best with your viewing needs. Keep in mind, the home theater’s design will need to incorporate a sound system that fulfills these and aesthetic needs.
Setting Up Your Theater System
The next step is to determine the size and configuration of the system you choose. The size and shape of your viewing room will govern seating arrangements, placement of equipment, and storage options. An electronics professional can work with you and your custom home contractor to determine the best usage for the space.
Seamlessly Incorporating Your System
Incorporating the system to suit your home’s look and feel can mean the difference between an eyesore of a room and an enjoyable space for gathering with friends and family. Comfortable chairs or sofas that recline, swivel, and allow the viewer to adjust are a few of the many popular seating options. Eco-friendly dimmers on the lighting systems, attractive wall hangings or curtains for sound quality, and warm, non-distracting colors can help make your room design a success. Luxury includes like a custom wet bar or vintage popcorn machine can also add to your viewing pleasure.
An effective home theater design is just one special way that you can transform your home. Time spent viewing movies with family should be time enjoyed.
Quality is in the Decorative Trim Details.
Wood Trim Details in Custom Home Under Construction
Custom molding and trim speak volumes about craftsmanship. Truly esteemed and experienced custom home builders can add style and value to your home by carefully incorporating customized trims, such as crown molding, window trim, columns, coffered ceilings, mosaic tile designs and more. These are just a few thoughtful details that will transform your house into a truly special and unique home.
Interior trim details start at the bottom with the shoe molding and literally work their way up to the ceiling’s crowning glory.
Shoe Molding
Shoe moldings are a beautiful addition to baseboards that can create a smooth and useful transition from floor to wall. They can even help draw attention to a room’s decorative flooring such as hardwoods or custom tile.
Window Trim
A literal picture frame for outdoor views, window trims perfectly frame your view, adding intrigue to what’s outside.
Panel Molding
Decorative panel molding expertly frames shelving, artwork or open space to add dimension to any wall. A library or media room can even be trimmed in decorative paneling to support plasma or large screen televisions and media equipment, while adding a luxurious richness to the room.
Crown Molding
Crown molding finishes off a well designed interior, adding grace and classic architectural style to an interior room. Like shoe molding, baseboard trim, and window trim, crown molding can and should be consistent throughout your home. It is a simple, but effective way to add understated elegance.
Good interior design does not stop at the crown. Many classic homes also feature accents on the ceilings of rooms of all sizes for an extra pop of color, texture, or to draw attention to special lighting fixtures, such as chandeliers and pendant lights. Cove or coffered ceilings and light medallions add something a little extra to a home’s interior design.
Decorative wood trims are an easy way to update your existing home or add value to a new construction. Floor to ceiling, your home’s style should be reflected by every trim detail, no matter how small. A house well-outfitted with a few simple trim accents will certainly deliver that wow-factor that will stand the test of time and trends.
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