THINK THIS HOME THEATER LOOKS LIKE A NIGHTCLUB? This monster of a room can very easily pose as one. This space measures 33 feet long, 22 feet wide and 13 feet tall, with three levels and comfortable seating for 28, give or take. No typo: There are 10 recliners in the front, eight barstools, and […]
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Award-Winning Home Theater Combines Classic Design with Latest Technology
Silver-level Home of the Year home theater in the $75K to $150K level sports 4K projector, dual subwoofers, Dolby Atmos ready and Savant home automation system.
TRADITIONAL OR MODERN? Ornate trim or clean lines? Basic or sophisticated? These are some of the questions many people grapple with when designing a dedicated home theater space. But there’s one decision that came easily to Rhett and Nina Hunter. They knew their new home theater would be state of the art. As someone who […]
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Great Before and After Home of the Year winner turns an out-of-date family room into a home theater and golf simulation system.
IMAGINE DRIVING BALLS on some of the most famous courses in the world or comparing your swing to masters like Tiger Woods, all without ever leaving home. That’s what this homeowner does nearly every day, marrying his love of golf with music and movies via a complete basement remodel that transformed an unwelcoming space into […]
Get the GuideTech-Savvy Homeowner and Professional Integrator Team Up for Home Automation System
Silver award-winning Home of the Year was a team effort with a knowledgeable home owner and a pro Control4 home automation system installer.
IN THE REALM OF HIGH-TECH HOMES, there are complete professionally installed systems that encompass everything from security to A/V to lighting and home automation system control, and there are do-it-yourself (DIY) setups in which the homeowner cultivates and installs his or her own electronic systems. This 5,200-square-foot home located in an idyllic enclave of estate […]
Get the GuideSurrounded by Sound in Over-the-Top Winning Home Theater
AUDIO OFTEN TAKES A BACK SEAT to video during the design of a home theater. Considering all the hype over 3D and high-res 4K video, it’s difficult not to focus most of your energy on integrating a super-huge screen and state-of-the-art projector. While this award-winning theater’s video setup is nothing to sneeze at, it’s the […]
Get the GuideWinning Home Automation System Runs Rustic Mountain Retreat
Silver level Home of the Year winner shows how a high tech home automation system can warm up a remote mountain hideaway.
WHEN MOST OF US THINK of escaping to a mountain retreat, it’s to a small “rustic” cabin where a 24-inch TV and central heating are the only technological comforts. Not these homeowners. They firmly believed that technology was essential to manage and fully enjoy their sprawling 15,000-square-foot Colorado mountain vacation home. No expense was spared—whether […]
Get the GuideWinning Master Suite Includes Motorized Shades and Custom Lighting Controls
Home of the Year winning Master Suite gets home automation treatment with lighting controls, music system and future-ready wiring.
OUT OF ALL THE ROOMS IN THE HOME, THE MASTER SUITE demands the aura of sanctuary above all others. But creating such an escape doesn’t mean that technology must be relegated to the basement home theater or outdoor music system. Instead, the owners of this award-winning master suite—a couple that also lives in a luxury […]
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This Home of the Year winner in the Before and After category shows how high tech home automation can transform an old New York City landmark.
OWNING AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF HISTORY brings with it a unique set of responsibilities. Be it a coin handed down from your great-great-grandfather, a book autographed by a literary icon, or an approximately 6,000-square-foot structure on New York City’s Upper East Side with a prolific past life, preservation is paramount. The owners of this award-winning […]
Get the GuideExtreme Lighting Control System Shines in this Winning Backyard Oasis
Gold Home of the Year Winning Outdoor Space uses advanced lighting control to highlight pool, patio, entertainment spaces.
YOU’D NEVER GUESS THAT HIDDEN behind this historic 1.6-acre estate in Pasadena, Calif., is one of the swankiest outdoor audio and lighting control systems around. By day, guests and homeowners can saunter through lush gardens that do the city’s botanical heritage justice. By night, technology emerges to transform this daytime utopia into a world-class event […]
Get the GuideUltimate Home Automation Transforms Room from Home Theater, to Ball Room to Swimming Pool and More
BY DEFINITION A “MULTIPURPOSE ROOM” should be a space where many different types of activities happen. Often, this is a great room that serves both as a casual relaxation spot and a high-end home theater, or a room that doubles as a library and a media space. This 4,900-square-foot area in the lower level of […]
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