16' wide screen theater w/ 20+ seats and starfield ceiling and stadium configuration - Page 3

Hi Fletch999,
Currently, I am not using an anamorphic lens. I am just manually zooming.

Hi victor-eyd,
You are not too far from me. I'll let you and a few others know when I have the grand unveiling.

Thanks rholdenphoto!

Hi Jorus,
It is quite amazing. Seems to defy normal convention. I like pushing the envelope.

Hi vili,
Hopefully we should be completed by February.
We do have a popcorn machine. As for a soda gun, I have two of these mobile refrigerator canisters where they can be moved to any convenient location. In addition, the bar is about 40 feet away, so guests also have their choice of alcohol in addition to soda and juices.
I have some additional photos of the house. Let me see if I can retrieve them and resize them to fit onto this thread. I should be able to do that shortly. You don't sound intrusive in the least.

Here is a pic of the popcorn maker:




Here is a pic of the two mobile refrigerator canisters. They are two level and resemble the bins you find in grocery stores nearby the checkout stands:

Thank you rcs476.
The house was built from the ground up. We bought the bare land, designed the house, hired the architect, and my wife did all of the interior design by reading books and magazines, and watching HGTV!
My wife and I designed the house, in terms of the architectural style, the specific amenities, and where every room would be situated. My architect had the difficult task of actually putting all the details together. We met with him to approve the plans and provide changes and suggestions. During the build, we made changes with the contractor. Once the home was built, we made additional changes in the form of the decorating. The home really is floorplanned exactly how we wanted it (although now we realize that the master bedroom and the closet could be a little larger, with the crib taking much more room than we thought).

Hi Art,
I'll try to keep 'em coming at as high a refresh rate as I can!

Thank you Mr. Welsh and XeroTalent.

I got quotes from a number of custom cabinet installers, but they were quoting me extraordinarily expensive pricing, with designs which were ho-hum. They all looked like kitchen cabinets!
I looked around and found this one to be the right characteristics for me. It has the beautiful canopy with the visual details of the tropics. The size was just perfect too, because I needed it to be between the windows but not overwhelm the room, since the pool table is nearby and it would hinder play. It is expensive, but not prohibitively so, unlike some of the custom ones.

Hi vili,
Let me know if you want some advice on your home construction. You can PM me.
I wish you the best with your career. It is a great path.
Let me know if you are in the area and I will be happy to give you a tour and watch a movie together in the theater.

Take care,
J.

Hi vili,
OK. I went around the house and took some pictures just for you
Since the forum will only allow 10 photos at a time, I will have to post separately to get all the photos on.

Here is a close up of the 60" Wolf double oven and Vent-A-Hood quadruple centrifugal blowers within the hood. The range has 6 burners, a griddle and a grille with the two convection ovens below:



Angle of the kitchen with travertine backsplash and matching granite countertop:



In the butler's pantry looking into the kitchen:



Stepping out of the butler's pantry into the dining room. My wife was inspired by the decor of The Cheesecake Factory and hence the faux work. The ceiling resembles the color and texture of leather, and the red walls are a beautiful faux with excellent depth:



View of the dining room and the soffits with partial view of the wine cellar and upstairs staircase:



View of our double entry door. It is made of solid African Mahogany and etched glass and metal patterns. The travertine mosaic on the base of the staircase marks the center of the foyer:



Curved staircase made of Santos Mahogany with beautiful wrought-iron handrails:



One of the guest rooms with big picture window frame showcasing the backyard landscaping:



Double bathroom vanity for the jack-and-jill bathroom with matching double mirrors:



More to come!

Future children's playroom. Carpet and the final electric finish needs to be completed:



Future gym. We need to install the rubber mats for the floors and install the double closet doors. You can see the movie poster display. It shows posters on either side. This will be installed in the lobby or just outside it:



Another picture of the gym. We painted it two different colors of blue. We were looking for the correct color of the Caribbean water and thought it would relax us or inspire us to become fit before heading to the tropics as we work out. The window trims have been recently installed and stained:



Blue mosaic stones as a decorative accent in the bathroom adjacent to the blue gym:



Blue faux paint work on the walls of the bathroom adjacent to the blue gym:



Powder room with tropical theme to match the similar style in the adjacent family room:



Maytag Neptune TL and Drying Center in the laundry room:

Picture of the Klipsch THX ULTRA2 speaker boxes hidden nicely in a closet:

Hello CLMartini,
Thank you for your recommendation. I will not be purchasing any more speakers, as the Klipsch THX Ultra2 are as good as I have heard for a theater. For the price I have paid for it, compared to the Cinepro's, I think it will be a diminishing return. I can't justify to my wife having to pay another 3x more what was already a large amount of money for my Klipsch speakers, on top of going over-budget with this theater and gameroom.
I am looking at a receiver or separates to power my system, so I will look into the Cinepro based on your recommendation. I have a feeling that if it is priced similar to the speakers, that I will not be able to have it on the top of my list. Previously, I was seriously considering the Onkyo TX-NR905, and it is still on the top of my list. I was also considering the newest top-of-the-line Denon that has yet to come out, but I think the Onkyo will suffice. I know that people say to go separates, and I may consider it, but for now, I am excited about the TX-NR905. It does all the upconverting, switching, and scaling that I am looking for at this point in time.

Thanks for your suggestion,
J.

Hi CLMartini and The Bogg,
Thank you for your advice. I will seriously consider it.
I am still thinking of the TX-NR905, in that I can use it as a receiver for now, and then upgrade with additional amps and then connect it to the pre-outs on it. This can be done over time, as I budget more money for the equipment. The worst thing that can come out of it is that I upgrade, and then use the receiver for one of the other rooms. It all depends on if I can find something comparable or better for the same kind of bang-for-the-buck as the Onkyo.

I'm sorry if your wife wants to renovate, but if you need some additional info, feel free to PM me.

I am looking forward to reading your theater thread, The Bogg!

Thanks videocam,
The fabric was the crushed red velvet material that you find at your local Hancock Fabrics. It was not difficult to upholster it, once I taught myself how to use the sewing machine, but that took about 3 hrs in itself. Then it took about 4 hours to cut and stitch the pieces together. My wife's aunt is quite the seamstress, and she said she would help me, so in the near future, you should see close-up photos of some nicely upholstered theater chairs.
I have viewed your thread, and I am very excited for you! Fantastic columns and soffit details. We seem to have some correlating themes in color and taste. I am planning on painting the crown moldings and baseboards gold as well. I may put a little twist to it though. Where do you purchase the Modern Masters Gold paint?

Thank you calv1n!
I will try to post new pictures tonight.

Take care.

Thanks videocam and Art.

I looked at the remaining paint stored in the garage. One is labeled blue glaze, but I think the container was just used for storage, as it says Rustoleum Varnish. I am positive that it was not what was mixed and used for the paint. Sorry about that.

I picked up two A/V racks this weekend.
Here is a picture of one. They are each about 30" wide by 26" deep by 76" high. They have side panels, which I have taken off for easier mobility, and front and rear doors. The front doors are made of clear plexiglass. Each of the racks have four high speed fans built into the top for air and heat circulation.
I believe these are actually commercial racks used for servers, but I think they will serve my needs well, if not perhaps a little overkill.