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Posted Tue Jun 9, 2009, 4:02 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Design and manufactured in Israel, the SoundSpot Music Theater 1 from Morel is as compact as it is stylish. There are two complete 5.1 systems. The SoundSpot MT consists of five 3.5-inch satellite speakers (model SP-1) and one 8-inch powered PSW8 Subwoofer that retail for $1,300.00. The reference SoundSpot MT 2 includes five 4-inch satellite speakers (model SP-2) and the same subwoofer for $1,900.00. Also, the speaker spheres and subwoofer can be purchased separately, if you want to expand your system beyond five channels. The systems are available in three beautiful finishes; black, white and metallic champagne piano finishes. Each speaker can be easily mounted on the ceiling, wall or simply set on a shelf for quick and simple installation. Filed Under: Contemporary Pro Interiors $$$
Posted Thu Jun 4, 2009, 11:49 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: John Wagner
Sponsored by the National Council of the Housing Industry, the 2009 New American Home demonstrates cutting-edge technology, energy efficiency, and jaw-dropping contemporary design. This annual event chooses a premier show home and uses it as a technology laboratory, providing real-world demonstrations of the latest concepts in architecture, construction techniques, new products, and lifestyle trends. Filed Under: $ Furniture Contemporary
Posted Thu May 21, 2009, 2:09 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
A perfect solution for a secondary AV system or for tight quarters, the Modena Series from Omnimount offers a convenient and inexpensive solution for mounting flat panel TV's and holding AV equipment. The three models (37FP, 47FP and 55FP) range in price from $199.95 to $329.95, depending on the size of your TV. The Modena series offers clean lines, smoky black glass shelves and a striking high gloss finish. OmniMount's Lift n Lock system allows for easy attachment of a flat panel TV and locks it securely in place. The supporting back post doubles as a cable management system, to neatly route and organize cables. Filed Under: $$$ Equipment Contemporary
Posted Thu May 21, 2009, 1:18 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Bang & Olufsen (B&O), known for their killer designs, makes their 103" plasma TV available in the United States. The Beovision 4-103 is one of the largest TVs on the market. What makes the Beovision 4 stand out from all the others is that special B&O touch. The motorized floor stand lifts the TV from it's position near the ground, when you are ready to view movies or TV. By resting the TV inches from the floor, it becomes less prominent in the room when not in use, according to the B&O press materials. However, I'm not sure how a 103-inch TV is not prominent, no matter where in the room it is located. Filed Under: Pro Interiors Contemporary $$$ Theme
Posted Fri May 15, 2009, 10:07 AM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography: Andrew Trask
Sometimes it takes the combined talents of two professional organizations to come up with a striking, one-of-a-kind home theater. Such was the case with this Florida home. Cinema Design Group is a leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of home theater seating, acoustic panels, and custom home theater environments. Along with Boca Theater and Automation, a premier provider of turn-key, custom-built integration systems and home theaters, these two specialists created a home theater that bears the resemblance of the familiar geometric Art Deco designs of the early 20's, yet, it reveals a distinctive 21st century edge. Filed Under: Reader Interiors Contemporary $$$
Posted Fri May 15, 2009, 9:51 AM ET — By Frederick Relyea
When we broke ground on our new home in upstate New York my wife Kristie and I each had our goals for this space. I desired a place where I could listen to music, and where the family could come together for a great movie experience. Kristie's priority was for the space to feel like an extension of our home. 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: Furniture Contemporary $$$
Posted Wed Apr 1, 2009, 2:45 PM ET — By Debbie Stampfli
Usually, the first question that comes to mind when you walk into a home theater is, “Where do I sit?” No matter how clear the picture looks or how powerful the sound is, a bad chair or sofa can ruin your home theater experience. But new technology and innovative design aren’t just for the latest consumer electronics. These fresh seating options offer style, comfort, and convenience. They provide a killer combination of looks and practicality that will make your home theater memorable—in a very good way. Filed Under: Equipment Contemporary
Posted Tue Feb 3, 2009, 6:15 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Integration and contemporary styling is what everyone is looking for so Samsung's new Blu-ray players certainly embrace both these concepts. The BD-P4600 is a wall-mountable Blu-ray player and the HT-BD8200 is a Home Theater Sound Bar with an integrated Blu-ray Player. According to Samsung they are heralding a new direction for the Blu-ray industry and moving away from the traditional square (and boring) black boxes. Filed Under: Furniture $ Contemporary
Posted Tue Feb 3, 2009, 5:50 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
Reinforcing the brand’s commitment to provide the utmost elegance and functionality to décor-conscious home theater furniture, OmniMount launched its new Karim Collection line of lifestyle furniture with the Prism 50. The new collection is in partnership with industrial and interior designer Karim Rashid. The trapazoidal shape accommodates TV displays up to 50 inches on the top shelf along with a center-channel speaker or sound bar. There is also plenty of space underneath for additional AV components. it is available in a highly polished black or white finish. The Prism 50 not only looks great but it sells for a reasonable $349.95. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ 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 $$$ Contemporary
Posted Fri Jan 23, 2009, 5:00 PM ET — By Jamie Sorcher
These days, home theaters serve many purposes. They can be dedicated cinemas, game rooms, or entertaining environments. This homeowner from Long Island, New York, is a music lover and admitted audiophile, so his theater had to be a place where he could relax and enjoy his music. According to Eric Smith, president of Intech AV in Hicksville, NY, his client not only wanted to have a dedicated theater room, but an acoustically correct listening space with audiophile-quality sound. For complete accuracy, Smith brought in a certified acoustician. The acoustician determined the proper size of the room and what type of soundproofing to use. He also decided how and where to install the soundproofing. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Contemporary
Posted Mon Dec 29, 2008, 12:51 PM ET — By Jamie Sorcher Photography: Bryan Cole
Outfitting a condo can present many challenges, particularly with space limitations and limited wiring. But for this condo’s owner, lots of extras like motion detectors, lighting controls, and remotes make this space enjoyable whether he’s working from his office or relaxing in the living room. The 5,000-square-foot condo consists of three units that have been combined on the 18th floor of a 19-story building. The building is one of three towers in the Gateway and South Lake Union complex along Seattle’s downtown lakefront. The North Tower, where this condo exists, also includes the 160-room Pan Pacific hotel, 261 residential apartments, and some retail shops. The project is the handiwork of investor and philanthropist Paul Allen. The famous co-founder of Microsoft developed the property under Vulcan Inc. Filed Under: Pro Interiors $$$ Contemporary
Posted Wed Dec 17, 2008, 5:16 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography Tony Scarpetta
Many home entertainment projects are called retrofits, which for all intents and purposes translates as a remodel. An installer needs to have the same skills that new construction projects require. But when a project combines both new construction and remodeling, the challenges intensify. Audio Video Design (AVD), based in Newton, Massachusetts, is always up for a challenge and so was the owner of this greater Boston-area home. The homeowner used AVD as one of the prime subcontractors on the project. The owner also constantly interfaced with the general contractor, Thoughtforms, and architects Zaras and Neudorfer. Filed Under: $$$ Pro Interiors Contemporary
Posted Wed Dec 17, 2008, 4:44 PM ET — By Kim Wilson Photography:Andrew McKinney
Los Gatos, California-based cyberManor specializes in the design, installation, and integration of Internet-connected home electronics solutions that enhance the entertainment, communication, comfort, and safety of its clients’ homes. This year, the company won the Microsoft Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Contest for this immaculate and eco-friendly installation at the Kreaden residence in Sunnyvale, CA. The homeowner desired a centralized, user-friendly entertainment and automation system. CyberManor’s solution was to incorporate a complete wholehouse integration system using the Windows Media Center interface as the central command platform. Filed Under: Furniture Contemporary $$
Posted Fri Dec 12, 2008, 1:28 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
As cool as it may look, not everyone wants to hang their new flat panel TV on the wall. Omnimount, manufacturers of sophisticated TV wall mounts also offer entertainment centers to accommodate your flat panel, AV components, media, and more. The sleek and elegant Link Series furniture offers contemporary finishes and a modular design that is sure to compliment any decor. The Link Series features three distinct pieces—the LT63, LC31 and LS31—that easily stack on each other or next to one another to create a large or small furniture system. With the Link Series, you have the freedom to create the best combination for your particular space. Filed Under: Installer Profiles $$$ Pro Interiors Contemporary
Posted Tue Nov 25, 2008, 3:54 PM ET — By Jamie Sorcher
Constructing a theater from scratch in a custom-built home can be a challenge, but remodeling a room in an established home can sometimes be even more demanding. That was the case with this 7,800-square-foot home in Siesta Key, Florida. For the second remodel in its 26-year existence, the homeowner called in custom builder, Rick Oswald, owner of OZ Build and Design, based in Sarasota, FL, to fashion a theater on the home’s second floor. Ryk Schoonheim, owner of Sarasota-based Sights, Sounds, and Such then outfitted the room with the latest gear. Filed Under: Reader Interiors $$$ Contemporary
Posted Wed Nov 19, 2008, 3:51 PM ET — By Bill DiPoalo
Nine years ago, my wife and I had our home custom-built on an isolated 11-acre lot. The theater room continues to evolve into the vision I had back then. I wouldn’t say that it’s entirely completed, but it’s definitely fully functional and a pleasure to use and entertain in. Filed Under: Equipment $$$ Contemporary
Posted Thu Oct 23, 2008, 12:31 PM ET — By Kim Wilson
For a bold statement, the designer loudspeakers from NACSound will surely get noticed and compliment the most daring contemporary décors. Direct from Italy, these handmade custom speakers are distributed in the US and Canada by Sonance, a leader in custom hidden solutions for loudspeakers. The NACSound for Sonance speakers are hardly meant to be hidden and in fact, should be prominently displayed. 1 2 Older Posts >
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