The end result is a true work of craftsmanship. “This theater was one of the first to move away from running fabric lengthwise across the upper and lower half of the wall,” he says. “Then finishing the top middle and base with molding to hide the seams and staples.” This technique gave the room the simple, clean, classic look that is still standing today.

Currently, there are over 70 frames total—which Greg says is still one of his most frequently asked questions. Although it looks professional, the install certainly had its problems. Aside from measuring out the frames, Greg says getting all of the corners to meet was a real challenge. “Each frame needs to be the correct dimensions with square corners so the corners meet,” he says. “I was not sure my woodworking skills were up to that precision. There is one screw up, but I’m not telling where the corners are off a little.”

Not that anyone would notice. That’s not the only hidden item in the room. Speakers, which includes two Polk PSW505 subwoofers, are scattered; even the equipment closet is covert. In case you’re looking, it’s towards the front of the theater, to the left—hidden by four fabric frames, of course.

However, not every piece of Greg’s theater is shielded by fabric frames. He has plenty of the tech tied into other areas of his home, via both X10 and JDS Stargate. There’s also a Windows Media Center Server, with extenders in the home and the theater, as well as AirPort Express equipment for a music network that extends throughout the house, the theater, and into the pool area.

Of course, the main focus is the theater, and it’s no wonder. Before the room was completed, Greg was content watching The Enterprise fly across an 8-foot bed sheet. Now he can rock an entire room without disturbing the rest of the neighborhood.

Click here to view photos of Greg’s theater.

Quick Hits
Location: Southern California
Year Completed: 2004
Room Size: 15 x 20 feet
Length of Project: 4 years (on and off)
Total Cost: $63,600

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