Home Theater Decor
Acoustic Panels
Absorption/Diffusion: The primary acoustic goal of the acoustic panels is for enhanced sound control in the Home Theater. This is accomplished through the use of three types of acoustic panels: Absorptive, Reflective and Diffusive. The absorptive panels will be used most often. In an untreated room, sound reaches the listener at different time intervals. By using absorptive panels, you eliminate the sound waves from bouncing off the untreated wall surfaces. This reflected sound results in "muddy" dialogue and an echo effect in the Home Theater. Therefore, absorptive panels will enhance the overall clarity of the sound energy of the room which is ...
Carpet
Carpet in the home theater serves many purposes. Far from just being a plush treat for the feet, it also absorbs audio within the room, insulates from sounds outside, and dictates how difficult cleaning will be. In order to understand which carpet to choose, you need to understand how sound behaves within the home theater. When audio waves exit the speakers, they are projected into the room. Since a home theater is designed to have "surround sound," the cinema-like experience of feeling like you are in the movie, speakers are located throughout the room. A sound wave moves invisibly until ...
Ceiling
We have seen starlit ceilings in restaurants, luxury ocean liners, night clubs, spas, planetariums, high end shopping malls, theater houses, casinos, award shows, and even hospice and cancer treatment centers. Starfield ceilings can give the feeling of being at a drive-in movie, sleeping under the stars, or taking a midnight dip down at the old swimming hole. For centuries astrologists and horoscope makers have tried to tell the future from the stars. Mariners of the past relied on stars to find direction when no land was in sight. On a clear night, the starlit sky is extremely impressive. When looking ...
Concessions
Got the munchies? If you’ve got the room, you can add a concession stand stocked with your favorite treats to your home theater. And the best part is you don’t have to pay exorbitant commercial theater prices. Popcorn poppers are available in a wide range of sizes and styles. Features you can expect from popcorn poppers: High Output, Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum Kettle, Side Hinged Kettle, Stainless Steel Food zone and Tempered Glass Panels, Built in Warming Deck, Old Maid Drawer, Presentation Drawer and Sturdy Cabinet Construction. These features ensure that your popcorn popper will be safe, easy to clean and ...
Curtains
The best way to make your picture looks better in the home theater is to make the room as dark as possible. Window treatments can come in a multitude of styles and colors. We recommend ordering blackout drapes for your windows which use multiple layers of fabric to absorb light. You will want to flush-mount them in a track in your ceiling or use some sort of covering for a more traditional look. Curtains also help your acoustical situation. Do your measurements as though you’re doing them for NASA. It is really easy to mess up. In order to create ...
Furniture
We recognize the need for furniture systems with contemporary and traditional design which could accommodate various types of home entertainment components and enhance home theater decor. We specify audio video furniture designed with one goal in mind: to provide consumers state of the art home entertainment furnishings to accommodate a wide array of televisions and components, while maintaining the highest levels of quality, simplicity and beauty. Featured materials include scratch resistant powder-coated metal, wood and wood veneer, tempered safety glass, chrome, lacquer painted, and integrated Cable Management Systems to control and conceal unsightly wires. Most of the audio/video furniture we recommend includes ...
Acoustic Panels
Absorption/Diffusion: The primary acoustic goal of the acoustic panels is for enhanced sound control in the Home Theater. This is accomplished through the use of three types of acoustic panels: Absorptive, Reflective and Diffusive. The absorptive panels will be used most often. In an untreated room, sound reaches the listener at different time intervals. By using absorptive panels, you eliminate the... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Carpet
Carpet in the home theater serves many purposes. Far from just being a plush treat for the feet, it also absorbs audio within the room, insulates from sounds outside, and dictates how difficult cleaning will be. In order to understand which carpet to choose, you need to understand how sound behaves within the home theater. When audio waves exit the speakers, they are projected into the room. Since... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Ceiling
We have seen starlit ceilings in restaurants, luxury ocean liners, night clubs, spas, planetariums, high end shopping malls, theater houses, casinos, award shows, and even hospice and cancer treatment centers. Starfield ceilings can give the feeling of being at a drive-in movie, sleeping under the stars, or taking a midnight dip down at the old swimming hole. For centuries astrologists and horoscope... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Concessions
Got the munchies? If you’ve got the room, you can add a concession stand stocked with your favorite treats to your home theater. And the best part is you don’t have to pay exorbitant commercial theater prices. Popcorn poppers are available in a wide range of sizes and styles. Features you can expect from popcorn poppers: High Output, Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum Kettle, Side Hinged Kettle, Stainless... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Curtains
The best way to make your picture looks better in the home theater is to make the room as dark as possible. Window treatments can come in a multitude of styles and colors. We recommend ordering blackout drapes for your windows which use multiple layers of fabric to absorb light. You will want to flush-mount them in a track in your ceiling or use some sort of covering for a more traditional look. Curtains... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Furniture
We recognize the need for furniture systems with contemporary and traditional design which could accommodate various types of home entertainment components and enhance home theater decor. We specify audio video furniture designed with one goal in mind: to provide consumers state of the art home entertainment furnishings to accommodate a wide array of televisions and components, while maintaining the... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Lighting
The latest advances in residential lighting can enhance your home theater’s ambiance, providing greater convenience as well as impressive special effects. Updating a home theater with ceiling fixtures has been a traditional approach. Adding wall sconces, rope lighting, aisle, exit, and stair lights can really “jazz up” the atmosphere. Automation and dimming adds extra control and appeal to all... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Novelties
For home theater décor, homeowners still choose darker colors like chocolate brown, deep blue and rich burgundy to minimize distractions during show time. Matte finish paint prevents light from the screen bouncing off the walls. And for wall decorations–– classic movie posters, anyone?––non-glare glass is a necessity. With all this in mind we still believe that novelties can add a sense of... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Proscenium
A proscenium is a custom designed home theater projection screen enclosure. It can be designed to hold built-in speakers and custom cabinetry that will store DVDs, movies, music, and other home theater items. A home theater proscenium might also include acoustical sound panels, decorative columns, concessions stands, and various other specialty elements. Many prosceniums come with a movie curtain... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
Seating
Home theater seating is different from other reclining chairs. Not only is it designed to keep you comfortable through your favorite DVDs (including all the extras), home theater seating offers special features that add enjoyment to the viewing experience. Floor Plan Options. Berkline home theater seating is available in many different styles and covers. And you can choose from a variety of configurations... [Read more about this Home Theater Decor]
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