We can’t all be techies. Sometimes, there’s too much to deal with when it comes to specs for audiovisual equipment. What size screen you need, what resolution you want, what color gamut is important to you – there are tonnes of options out there because, besides top-of-the-line vs not, everyone just has different preferences. Professional … Read more
No one likes looking around their media room and seeing cords running all over the place. Likewise, we’d guess about 0 out of 10 people enjoy the crawl space and attic activities associated with running new electric. If you’ve just started building your own home theater – stop here and start researching purpose-built wireless sound … Read more
Velour & Theaters: A Match Made in Cinema Heaven Have you ever noticed that classic movie cinemas and live theaters always seem to have velour or velvet theater seating? Have you noticed how much more uncommon this theater trend has become over time? These days when it comes to home theaters and high-end theaters, rows … Read more
We all know Chris Rock likes to push the limits when it comes to his comedy, so it’s safe to say stars really should have come to the Oscars prepared to get roasted by one of the best in the roasting business, since Chris was the emcee. But Will Smith must have missed the memo, … Read more
We saw a real boom in home theater room projects when 2020 got real and we were all stuck in our homes for months upon months. It’s the perfect solution to lockdown: streaming all your favorite shows and chilling out in a space in your home that’s not your home office or the living room. … Read more
Like any room, a home theater should follow basic interior design principles, like a color scheme to create unity and visual effectiveness. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun. Home theater rooms don’t have to be bland; they are a great opportunity to express your personality, be clever, and standout from the … Read more
When planning and building a movie room in your home, some things are obvious. You know – electrical, projector, projector screen, sound system, seating. But even with all those top-of-the-line fixtures, you might start to notice as you use the room that there are details you still need to iron out. And it’s easy to … Read more
Move over movie lovers, home cinemas are for the sports fanatics too! In the past handful of years, the popularity of home theaters packed with luxurious home theater sofas, bar carts, and collections of favorite movies has surged tremendously. With the decline in popularity of movie theaters, and the increase in home streaming, more people … Read more
If you’re undertaking the endeavor of creating a dedicated theater room in your home, there’s some industry-specific terminology you should probably be familiar with. If you’re worried you’ve just opened a Pandora’s Box of movie theater and tech terms; don’t. We only picked our top 20. Ever heard of a pocketbook dictionary? This is kind … Read more
Every family with kids and/or pets understands the constant risk of scratches and stains on any and all surfaces of the home. Really. Even walls – toddlers love crayons. But even the most adult, immaculate, curated homes are still susceptible to accidents. We’re only human. What if you trip over a rug and spill some … Read more