For many homeowners, building a home theater is a dream they’ve considered for some time. They’ve explored different seating options and the audio and video equipment that would create the ultimate cinematic experience. But, whether due to differing opinions or feeling overwhelmed, many put aside their plans, waiting until they have more time to consider all the essential elements in home theater design. 

That’s where we come in. As a full-service systems integrator and home theater design company serving St. Louis, MO, for over 30 years, we provide unparalleled expertise in design, acoustical engineering, and video excellence. We expertly guide you through every aspect and consideration. 

Here, we'll explore some important, yet sometimes overlooked, design aspects. These include sightlines, sound treatments, and room dimensions. To end up with a home theater that exceeds your expectations requires attention to detail.

Barco may not be a well-known name in audio and video technology to the average consumer. Still, most anyone that has experience with commercial-class AV or attended a large event has experienced a Barco projector. 

The company has a long, rich, and perhaps surprising history. It started in Belgium as a radio manufacturer, with American parts – the Belgian American Radio Corporation. The company followed the natural progression into TV set manufacturing in the late 1950s to the 1970s, competing in Europe with industry giants like Philips. In 1979, they started to focus on video projection in airplanes, producing color projectors when the competition was still in black and white. The innovation continued from there, as Barco developed commercial projection and display solutions used from medical radiology to air traffic control. Leveraging their extensive experience and history, they entered the commercial cinema projection market in the early 2000s, with thousands of installations around the globe. 

If you want a top-quality projector for your home theater, Barco should be at the top of your shopping list. As a top commercial AV and home theater design company in St. Louis, Elite Technology Solutions recommends Barco projector solutions for its Missouri clients. Keep reading below to learn why. 

With cinemas being closed during the recent pandemic, you might be craving a cinematic experience in the safety of your home so you can watch or re-watch your favorite movies and new releases without exposing yourself to the dangers of covid. If you have the space for it in your Ladue, MO home, the easiest solution is to have a professional design and build a home theater for you which can seat you and your family for a fun home entertainment experience. Having a home theater design company join the process early on in your new build or remodel will help in the following ways.

Home theater is all about creating a superb cinematic experience at home. What's one thing that can ruin a great film? Bad seats. Even when the sound and visuals are first-rate, an uncomfortable seat that makes your back hurt leads to a subpar experience.

As a professional home theater design company, we encourage folks looking at building or remodeling a home theater to invest in good quality seating. On average, a good guideline is to allocate 10-15% of the overall budget to seating. We also firmly believe that special-purpose home theater seating is superior to other furniture types. Two big reasons are the range of customization options and more robust construction that stands up to many years of binge-watching use.

So, what are the best seating options for your home theater design in Town and Country, MO? Keep reading for three of our favorites below.