Home Theater Design for Architects, Builders, and Interior Designers
How We’ll Help You Build or Design a Stunning Home Theater in Lake Norman, NC
If you’re an architect, builder, or interior designer, you know that it takes a village to complete a high-end home build. Daily, you’re in contact with electricians, plumbers, civil engineers, pool contractors, art dealers, consultants, and various specialists. You play the role of the ringleader, sourcing the right people and materials to put the puzzle pieces of a house together.
Just like the other experts you work with, if your clients are interested in a home theater, you’ll need assistance from someone who knows the technology inside and out. There are many moving parts to a home theater design, and a professional integrator can help your project flourish.
As a home theater installer in Lake Norman, NC, we’ll share below how we assist architects, builders, and designers to ‘wow’ clients with the magic of cinema.
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The Room’s Dimensions
If you’re at the planning stage of a home, you’ll have complete control over the theater’s size and location. Ideally, the room should not have any windows, only one door to let in minimal light, and be large enough for a wall-sized screen with seating for several people. Typically, a higher ceiling will make for a superior viewing and listening experience. However, if the room is already built, we know how to treat windows, doors, low ceilings, and smaller spaces to make a home theater work.
Infrastructure and Wiring
Now it’s time to prepare for the AV equipment. Throughout construction, we work with builders to correctly wire and install speakers, retractable screens, smart lighting, and motorized shades. With a robust smart system, your clients will be able to control the entire theater in one press of a button. This requires low voltage wiring and surge protectors to carefully power AV and extend the devices’ lifespan. We’ll know just where wires should go in walls and can plan for features like in-ceiling speakers.
Audio and Video Equipment
We know home theaters, and while you’re busy applying for permissions, preparing construction drawings, or locating design materials for the rest of the house, we’ll bring in the right cables, speakers, subwoofers, screens, and lighting. We can also assist with soundproofing and acoustic treatments so that audio sounds clear inside the room without booming throughout the rest of the house. We know the best brands and how to integrate them all into one automation system.
Décor Colors and Materials
There are several elements to consider for the interior design phase of a theater. For example, we typically advise against brightly colored theaters, as the walls will reflect the projector’s light, creating a hazy glow. But if your customer is adamant on a bright theater or media room, there are screen fabrics we can use to deflect ambient light. We’ll source authentic cinema seating that suits your client’s tastes and can install hidden AV components for the minimalistic homeowner.
Ready to partner or consult with a home theater installer in the Lake Norman, NC, area? Call The Integrated Home at (704) 412-4040, chat with a member of our team below, or submit our contact form here.
We look forward to discussing your next project with you!
