by JCseo | May 30, 2016 | blog
The kitchen is the heart of the home, so having a TV in the kitchen makes sense for some families. Having a television in the kitchen can help the family to bond while meals are being prepared and can be a source of inspiration for different dishes. When including a TV in the kitchen design, however, it is important to make sure that it is installed so that it will be easily viewable, but will not get in the way of kitchen activities. Group the TV with Other Appliances Designating a specific wall of the kitchen for appliances or grouping appliances together in one area can free space in the rest of the kitchen, creating a more functional area. Mounting the TV with appliances can make it easy to view while working on counter spaces. When deciding upon the optimal place for TV mounting, be sure to consider how the heat of the appliances that will surround the TV will affect the TV. Also consider how certain appliances may obstruct the TV while in use. Place the TV Higher for Easier Viewing Placing a TV high up in the kitchen can allow family and guests to view the TV while standing or while congregating in different areas of the kitchen. Mounting the TV in a high place is not ideal for regular viewing, as it can cause discomfort in the neck and shoulders when viewed for too long. High TV mounting is an ideal solution for kitchens in which the TV will be an option for entertainment, but not the primary focus of the room. Conceal the TV Inside...
by JCseo | Apr 27, 2016 | blog
Home automation is something that has been fantasized about for decades, but is now more accessible than ever before. More companies are beginning to offer “smart” home appliances and fixtures that can be linked to devices like smartphones that are already a part of our daily lives. Home automation is more than a novelty or passing fad, there are some real and tangible benefits to living in a connected or “smart” home. 1. Improves Security Automated door locks and security cameras that are linked to your smartphone can help to greatly increase the security of your home. You will not have to worry about forgetting to lock the door, as you can easily double check your door lock. If someone comes to your door, you can set up your security system so that it will alert you so you can check your cameras remotely. If you will be away from the home for a while, you can also adjust connected lights and window shades so that it looks like someone is home. 2. Increases Home and Family Safety Being able to turn on lights from a device, rather than having to stumble around in the dark can decrease fall risks and other safety hazards. Being able to turn off the coffee pot, curling irons, and other potentially hazardous appliances while away can help to reduce fire risks. Having the ability to check cameras while away from home can also allow you to spot risks before your home or family is endangered. 3. Can Reduce Energy Usage Unplugging all of your appliances when they are not in use has always...
by JCseo | Mar 29, 2016 | blog
When planning out your home theater, seating should be a top consideration. Make sure to get the other details right first, so that you know exactly where the seating should go for best visual and audio appeal. Once those details have been squared away, consider more personal factors. Who will be viewing movies and shows in the room, how many people will usually be in the room, and general style and comfort preferences may all be important considerations when selecting seating. Home Theater Seating for Best Viewing Home theater seating can give everyone the best spot in the room. Most home theater seating comes with three or four seats that are separated by arms with cup holders and sometimes even small tables or storage areas. Home theater seating can be very comfortable, but is generally best for a small audience that doesn’t mind sitting apart. While home theater seats can be placed in rows, the viewing angle may not be ideal from back rows. Room alterations to make different levels may help rectify this. Sectionals for Comfort and Intimacy If you like to snuggle up during movies or sit together as a family, a sectional may be preferable to home theater seating. Many sectionals come with some of the perks that home theater seating offers, such as cup holders next to one or two seats and recliners in some seats. Sectionals may also provide some versatility so that you can change the set-up whenever you desire. Bar Seating for Additional Seating and Luxury Bar seating is often put behind home theater seating. This gives those sitting at the bar...
by JCseo | Jan 25, 2016 | blog
If you have made the decision to dedicate a room in your home to becoming your own personal home theater, you want it to be amazing. Comfort, visual appeal, and acoustics should all be taken into consideration so that you can get the most out of your new home theater. What you buy is important to optimizing your home theater, but how you set it up is at least as important, as well. Perfect the Visual If you are going to be purchasing a brand new television for your home theater, consult experts or do research to make sure that you get exactly what you are looking for. While purchasing the biggest and newest T.V. on the market may seem like the way to go, it may not be right for the size and shape of the room that you will be using. Consulting an expert may help you to pick the perfect size and type of television for your purposes and install it in the right place to give you the optimal viewing distance. Get the Acoustics Right Acoustics are a tricky thing to perfect. The flooring, placement of furniture, and of course type and size of speakers can all have an impact on the audio quality of your home theater. Do your research to select the best speakers for your purpose and the room size, then set them up at the right distance and angle to where you and your guests will be sitting. Online guides may be helpful, but professionals can help you get the sound and look that you want for your home theater. Maximize...
by JCseo | Dec 22, 2015 | blog
Televisions have come a long way in the last few years, offering much better picture and sound quality than was available in the past. Televisions have also gotten larger and flatter, so in many cases it makes sense to mount the TV on the wall. TV installation may seem like a simple endeavor, but one wrong move can damage your precious new equipment – or your wall. Instead of blindly diving into installing your new TV, consider the following tips and tricks. Select Your Spot Carefully After installing your TV, it should stay in the same place for a long time. Make sure that the place you select is perfect for your purposes. When sitting where you normally will to watch shows and movies, you should be able to look straight and slightly down at the TV. Having to look up to see the television can give you a sore neck and may affect the way that you see the picture. Don’t Install Above a Fireplace Many people decide to install TVs above fireplaces, as this seems like a natural focal point for the room. Installing the television above the fireplace can be challenging in the first place because of the material that will need to be drilled through, but the TV will also be poorly positioned for viewing. Additionally, if you use the fireplace often, the heat can shorten the life of your TV. Find the Studs and Mount the Bracket After you have decided upon the perfect area to install your TV, you must find the studs that you will mount the bracket on. Use a stud...
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