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Deciding what you want |
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Next, my wife and I scoured the Internet to get ideas. We compared
our likes and dislikes, to come up with features we could both
agree upon. Although you don't need to decide on specific decor
just yet, it's good to see lots of samples to get an idea of your
color scheme and decorating tastes.
Here are some shots we found: |
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| I wanted an enclosed area for a
dedicated home theater, and my wife wanted the entire basement
(except for the office) to be completely open. In the final design,
we decided to build a 9' long wall (to the first column- see below)
to create separation between the theater area and a small play
area for the kids. In addition, we'd use soffits that we'd need
to conceal ductwork to create a 'visual separation' between spaces.
We opted to go with a suspended ceiling, rather than drywall
due to the easier installation, and easy access to home theater
and electrical wiring. We also thought it would be much easier
to have access to the plumbing if we ever have any water leaks
on the main floor of our home. |
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I would have really liked to include a wet bar and bathroom in
the space, but my wife was against it. After much discussion,
we settled for a dry 'walk up' bar, and no bathroom. I was willing
to compromise there, and she was willing to compromise on how
much we'd spend on home theater components (more on that later!)
We also knew we wanted carpeting, and a separate tiled area for
the walk-up bar. This area would also have additional seating
with a view of the TV. |
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