OK, off topic I know, but I did not get any work done in my theater this weekend, so I thought I would share. I went to Homearama outside of Charlotte this weekend. Basically it is seven McMansions that designers put together. I took a bunch of pictures of the AV/Tech stuff in the houses. I thought I would post some as possible inspiration for the DIY crowd. Yes, some of the stuff they had done, we all know better (ie, the-TV-above-the-fireplace-my-neck-hurts) than to do, but maybe color schemes and design ideas can be found within.


TV above the fireplace in a "guy's room"
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3517.jpg

Another flat panel in a wet bar. Wine cellar is behind the iron door.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3559.jpg

A pool room with this cabinet. The big screen has various security cameras displayed. With 3 smaller screens above.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3575.jpg

This is the same pool room with stairs leading up to the HT. The only media room with a PJ, which was a bummer.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3581.jpg

Inside the theater
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3578.jpg

Same theater. The cabinet has the milk dud et al. The walls were painted with a paint that has shiny little pebble-looking things. The AV "expert" tried to explain that that was "sound proofing paint." I just said "what a cool idea," and moved on.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3579.jpg

Same theater. The back wall. I think it was an Infocus projector.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3580.jpg

More to come.

A different media room with a retractable flat panel and two smaller panels.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3608.jpg

Another TV above the fireplace
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3624.jpg

Another media room.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3629.jpg

Another media room. This one had some sort of paintable speakers so that you could hear them, but could not see them.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3453.jpg

This was the only media room with theater seating.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3482.jpg

This is not a media room, but I thought the double rope light was pretty cool.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/mbgonzomd/IMG_3478.jpg

If anyone wants any more pictures of specific rooms, I may have some. Just let me know.

Thanks for the shots. It's interesting to see what folks are doing with flat panels. I like the 'rise up out of the cabinet' flat panel.

Thanks for the pics, especially the ones of that GREAT football game back in January...

We’ll, I can’t say I’m a fan of the football game being shown, but thanks for the pics. :)

The sparkly nature of that paint would drive em crazy, but I guess it’s worth it for the soundproofing benefits. :D

The first TV over the fireplace loks lowenough that it wouldn’t be a nexk strain problem – except for the fact that it is directly to the right of the couch. I prefer to have the TV in front of me while I watch. I like the 3-screen setup – that would be perfect for New Years day and watching 3 bowl games at once.