Normally when we talk about home theaters, we imagine the setting would be like this - A 42 inch plasma television, or a really big HDTV, sometimes even a home movie projector, the latest surround sound audio setup, and the requisite comfy seating. This is what most people who love movies do.
But Steve Jenkins is not most people. He describes himself as your average movie buff, but what he has done does not fall in the realm of 'average'. He has converted his basement into a Home theater - in a literal sense. He has built it into an actual movie theater. Complete with all the BIG screen and a thumping audio system that draws you in, the setting, the decor, the really comfortable seating, and even a snack bar for god's sake.
Even Audio Video Interiors, the industry's leading electronic home entertainment magazine has featured his dream project in their magazine. Get the Article!
Steve quotes "I envisioned a Golden Era movie palace in the "Grand European meets Las Vegas" style, with red velvet curtains, massive marble columns, gold moldings and trim, a domed-sky ceiling with stars twinkling, multi-level seating, and of course, a snack bar. Some people prefer simple, tasteful, and functional rooms with little to distract visitors. And while I can certainly respect that, it's not what I wanted for this room. Simple, tasteful, and functional is perfect for the parts of a house where you eat, sleep, work, talk with your family, etc. For a room where the sole purpose is entertainment, however, I wanted the entertainment to start before the lights dim. I wanted a room where I could escape - where I'd almost forget I was in my house."
You can tell for sure that the months of time, energy and hard work, not to mention, the money invested has really paid off. Steve Jenkins is the proud owner of a Home Theater that is like no other on this planet.
View the gallery of the whole project, from beginning to completion.
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