Charlotte Custom Home Builder Offers Home Theater Tips

Just a few years ago, home theaters were considered luxuries for Charlotte's rich and famous. Today, however, they are quickly becoming middle-class must-haves. The quality of home theater equipment has been increasing while the prices have been decreasing.

As those prices have fallen and demand has risen, Charlotte custom home builders have been pushed to develop more flexible and affordable home theater options. Bulky, big-screen televisions and movie projectors have been replaced by sleek plasma screen and LCD televisions that can be hidden when not in use. Speakers are no longer eyesores taking up valuable space and, instead, can be seamlessly built into walls and ceilings.

"Today, installing a home theater is more convenient and affordable than ever," says Adam Ferrara of Beck Design Group. "As a result, more and more Charlotte homeowners are enjoying a movie-theater experience from the comfort of their own home."

If you are thinking about adding a home theater to your Charlotte home, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Room Requirements

In the past, homeowners were required to dedicate an entire room for their home theater. Today, however, many Charlotte homeowners are creating multipurpose rooms for their theaters. Regardless of whether the room is dedicated exclusively to a home theater or a multifunction room, the following elements are vital to creating a home theater you can enjoy:

• Square or Rectangular Room
• Enclosed
• Standard-Height Ceiling
• Windowless
• Controllable Light
• Home Theater Seating

Selecting Your Video Source

Choosing the type of video source can be an overwhelming decision for many homeowners. With so many choices available, it is important to know your needs. If you need a screen under 42 inches, for example, an LCD is the best choice because they're offered in a wider variety of sizes. If energy conservation is a concern, LCD would be the more energy efficient choice as well.

If you need a screen over 42 inches, a plasma screen is the best choice because they begin at 42 inches. These screens are a more affordable option when you're in the market for a larger screen. Plasma would also be the best choice if your viewing area is wider because they offer larger viewing angles.

On the other hand, if you want a crisp, large image, a projection system is the best option. "If you decide to use a projection system, the quality of the projector and screen are very important," says Ferrara.

Consider Audio Quality

The video and audio are the two most important components of a home theater. The goal of a home theater is to recreate a movie theater experience. The audio quality can have a big impact on whether this is accomplished.

"The audio quality is one of the most important elements of a home theater, yet it's also one of the most overlooked elements," says Ferrara. "When you're picking out the components for a home theater, keep in mind that the audio elements can hugely impact the overall experience. We recommend a high-performance audio surround sound system to recreate the movie theater's 360-degree sound coverage.

Seek Professional Assistance for Best Results

While these are only a few of the elements to consider when designing a home theater, they're enough to overwhelm most Charlotte homeowners. Designing and installing a home theater is an extremely technical process. A professional can recommend the best products and design for your space, while staying within your budget.

Stay tuned! In the next few weeks, we will highlight one of Beck Design Group's recent home theater projects that provides great examples of these elements in practice.

If you would like to learn more about creating a home theater that meets your budget, while still providing high-end performance, call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email Adam. We look forward to helping you create a welcoming space for you and your family to enjoy a movie theater experience from the comfort of your home!

Fort Mill Custom Home Builder Finishes Another Project

We’re pleased to announce that we recently completed another custom home building project in Fort Mill’s Trinity Ridge neighborhood! This custom crafted home is an elegant combination of English cottage and Tudor. Located on a beautiful lot with ample yard space, this home is the perfect place to raise a family.

This stunning 4,000 square-foot home uses an open floor plan that marries a gourmet kitchen and large breakfast area with a comfortable family room, expansive foyer, and music room.

This newly constructed home displays beautiful details and custom built-ins throughout.  It also offers a three-car garage with an epoxy-finished floor, a mudroom with custom built-in cubbies, and a spacious laundry room. Whether it’s the arched doorways or the beautiful stone fireplace, Beck Design Group’s attention to detail is front and center.

“For this custom home building project, we were working with a client who had a great eye for detail,” says Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group. “We take great pride in our reputation for quality craftsmanship, but this project sets a new standard for quality construction.”

Custom Built Kitchen

One of the most talked-about features of this home is its gourmet kitchen. This gorgeous kitchen has a spacious and convenient layout that opens into the greatroom. The custom cabinetry features inset doors and upper cabinets with rain glass and display lighting.

This designer kitchen also features Kamarica granite countertops imported from Brazil, gorgeous subway tile backsplash, and a large butler’s pantry. Other notable kitchen amenities include:

• Stainless Steel Appliances
• Viking Gas Range
• Viking Refrigerator
• Kraus Faucet and Sink

Built-In Coffee System
Another amenity we wanted to highlight is the Thermador built-in fully automatic coffee system. This modern luxury delivers customized cups of coffee or espresso with the press of a button. Talk about convenience!

This system’s built-in design allows it to provide benefits beyond just dispensing your morning cup of coffee. For example, it frees up valuable counter space that would normally be taken by the coffee maker.

To learn more about this project or to discuss how you can implement any of these gorgeous features into your home, call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email Adam. We look forward to working with you to create a custom home that your family can enjoy for years to come!

Charlotte Custom Home Builder Uses Client Portal

At Beck Design Group, we pride ourselves on providing total service coverage for renovations, remodels, and custom home builds. This total service coverage includes the following:

• Design & Architecture Drawings
• Estimates & Budget Generations
• Total Budget Management
• Project Team Management & Selection
• Project Materials Selection Coordination
• Consultations & Interventions

In addition to these vital services, we’re also proud to offer a unique service to keep our clients “in the loop” and well informed: the Beck Design Group Client Portal.

The Beck Design Group Client Portal

Beck Design group is a new kind of personal-attention contractor. We ensure that every detail is handled and that our clients stay informed every step of the way. One of the ways we do this is through our Client Portal. This portal allows us to communicate with clients using one central location. If you have a question about any aspect of the project, you can simply login to the portal and see the answer for yourself. We take the guesswork out!

Below are a few examples of project materials that clients may view within the portal:

• Blueprints
• Permits
• Progress Photos
• Project Documents
• Site Photos

“The Client Portal provides a one-stop location for the project details,” says Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group. “Not only do we take care of every detail for our clients, but we also provide them with a way to keep track of all of the details as well.”

Client Portal Designed for Charlotte Homeowners on the Go

At Beck Design Group, we realize that our clients have busy lives. Whether they’re traveling to and from work, taking the kids to school or soccer practice, going on family vacation, we’ve made it easy for them to stay in the loop.

To do this, we designed the Client Portal so that it is accessible from any device. This means you can access important project documents from your computer, mobile phone, iPad, or tablet.

“We wanted to make sure all of the project information was provided to the client in a manner that could be accessed from anywhere,” says Ferrara. “We wanted to ensure that you could access the important project documents even if you were using your mobile phone while on vacation at the beach.”

To learn more about the benefits of using a personal-attention contractor, please call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email Adam. We look forward to showing you the difference total service coverage makes for renovations, remodels, and custom home builds!