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"
Another flat panel in a wet bar. Wine cellar is behind the iron door.
A pool room with this cabinet. The big screen has various security cameras displayed. With 3 smaller screens above.
This is the same pool room with stairs leading up to the HT. The only media room with a PJ, which was a bummer.
Inside the theater
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.
Same theater. The back wall. I think it was an Infocus projector.
More to come.
TV above the fireplace in a "guy's room"

Another flat panel in a wet bar. Wine cellar is behind the iron door.

A pool room with this cabinet. The big screen has various security cameras displayed. With 3 smaller screens above.

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

Inside the theater

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.

Same theater. The back wall. I think it was an Infocus projector.

More to come.