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F-4 Fall Home Improvement Wednesday, September 28, 2022 The Press-Dispatch It might not take a home theater to enjoy the big game with friends or fire up family movie night, but a spacious en- tertainment room can certain- ly enhance such experiences. That's especially true when homeowners give consider- able thought to designing en- tertainment rooms. Film buffs and sports fans may have dif- ferent notions of the ideal en- tertainment room, but the fol- lowing are three design fea- tures that merit consideration by all looking to upgrade their entertainment spaces. SCREEN It's easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of op- tions when choosing a screen for an entertainment room. Televisions have long been a go-to choice, but projector screens merit consideration as well. If the room will be devoted exclusively to enter- tainment, then a television or a fixed projector screen might be homeowners' best bets. Fixed projector screens are in- stalled on the wall and projec- tors are typically hung from the ceiling. Semi-fixed projec- tor screens provide a similar viewing experience but can be pulled down or retracted when residents are not watching a movie. Semi-fixed can even be installed in front of a tele- vision so residents can stream a movie on the projector and then watch television through a cable box when it isn't mov- ie night. Projectors often pro- vide much bigger screens for a fraction of the cost of equal- ly sized televisions. Howev- er, sports fans may prefer televisions, as live streaming sports has not yet caught up to streaming movies and T V shows in terms of reliability or even availability. As a re- sult, many sporting events re- main available via cable tele- vision only, while even those that can be streamed tend to have a few hiccups during the game. SOUND Though televisions and projectors tend to come with built-in audio, the qual- ity of that sound often leaves much to be desired. So home- owners will want to choose a sound system that provides theater-quality sound. If the room is being renovated from scratch, such as a full basement remodel, installing speakers in the ceiling can create a genuine theater ex- perience. Ceiling speakers al- so can be installed in existing rooms, though that will like- ly cost more and extend the time it takes to complete the project. Surround sound is a must in any entertainment room. Homeowners worried about wires need not fret, as modern wireless surround sound systems are available at many different price points. Some systems are better suit- ed to small rooms than others, so homeowners should mea- sure the room and choose a system that best suits its di- mensions. SEATING Whether you're using the space to watch the big game or fire up the latest blockbuster (or both), chances are you're going to be spending consid- erable time sitting in your new entertainment room. A modular sofa might be ide- al, as it can be reconfigured depending on what you're watching and how many peo- ple are watching along with you. Comfort is indeed im- portant, but you'll also want seating that provides ample support so you aren't battling any aches and pains once you leave the room. That support also can keep residents and guests from dozing off. Everyone has their own ideas on what makes the ide- al entertainment space. But sports fans, movie buffs and others can all agree that an entertainment room worthy of the big game or the lat- est blockbuster has a sizable screen, pristine sound and comfortable seats. Three features to focus on when designing an entertainment room Modern homes showcase many dazzling features, but perhaps none draw as much as instant attention as floor-to- ceiling windows. Often seen in high-rise apartments that boast panoramic city views, floor-to-ceiling windows al- so are right at home in sin- gle-family dwellings. Homeowners considering floor-to-ceiling windows may have lots of questions. The fol- lowing rundown can provide some basic information that can help homeowners decide if floor-to-ceiling windows are right for their homes. COST Cost is often the prima- ry consideration when mull- ing a home renovation, and that's even more significant as the world confronts the ris- ing costs associated with in- flation. The cost of installing floor-to-ceiling windows de- pends on a host of variables, including how many windows will be needed and where homeowners live. Accord- ing to Modernize®, a service that facilitates connections between renovation-minded homeowners and local con- tractors, a floor-to-ceiling win- dow wall costs somewhere be- tween $700 to $1,600 per lin- ear foot. Framing and glazing will add to those costs. Home- owners considering floor-to- ceiling windows are urged to receive several estimates for the project prior to choosing a contractor. LIGHTING One of the more appeal- ing aspects of floor-to-ceil- ing windows is all the natural light they allow in. Of course, all that light also can drive up energy costs on sunny sum- mer days. One way around that is to install energy ef- ficient windows. Such win- dows include extra insula- tion to prevent cool air from escaping the home on sum- mer days, which can reduce the need to lower the thermo- stat on your air conditioning. A wall of glass also can pro- vide less insulation against the cold. The extra insulation in energy efficient windows al- so helps keep warm air from escaping a home in the win- ter. Energy efficient windows may cost more than less ef- ficient alternatives. Howev- er, over the long haul, a wall of less efficient floor-to-ceil- ing windows will likely cost more due to excess energy consumption. PRIVACY AND FADING It's easy to be overwhelmed by the view floor-to-ceiling windows provide, especial- ly in homes surrounded by serene natural settings like woods or properties that abut waterways. But that view out- ward also provides a view in, potentially compromising pri- vacy. All that extra exposure to sunlight also can cause fab- rics to fade over time. Floor- to-ceiling blinds and shades can protect homeowners' pri- vacy and reduce fading on fur- niture. LET THERE BE LIGHT What to know about floor-to-ceiling windows