With the rise in quality home entertainment via Blu-Rays, media servers, streaming and cable, custom home theaters have become a popular request for many luxury homes. Whether it's a new construction or retrofit, for many builders and designers it can be difficult to find the balance between the technological requirements of a custom theater and the distinct style the clients want. This is why it's important to bring in a professional integrator for your next Austin, Texas project to better craft a space that meets all your clients' needs. Read on to find out how an expert integrator can help you build the perfect home theater.

Do a Thorough Initial Consultation

The first step is communicating with your clients to find out where the home theater will be installed. Once you have a space in mind, it's time to bring in a professional audio video integrator to gage the needs of the space. During this initial consultation it is important to take into account space limitations, light considerations, acoustics and preferred seating arrangements.

It is important that no electronic equipment be purchased before this stage, as the equipment needed could depend entirely on these details. Always build a home theater system to fit your space, not the other way around. After consultation, the integrator will work with you hand-in-hand throughout the installation process to ensure everything falls within your project's scope and budget.

Find the Perfect Technology for Your Needs

We’re excited to announce we recently received a “Best of Houzz” award for both Design & Customer Satisfaction from Houzz—the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The team at Relative Home Systems was chosen by more than 25 million monthly users that make up the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. This notable award is an honor, but we’d prefer to let our work speak for itself. And if you’re looking for a great way to spend more time with the family or entertain guests in your home, then you’ll want to read on.

There’s nothing quite like going to the movies to experience the cinematic wonder of a Hollywood film. Now imagine hosting your friends and family in your own custom home theater. If you’re in Austin, Texas, there are several reasons to consider adding a home theater.

Reason #1: Avoid the crowds and sticky floors; host your own movie night.

After a long week of work at the office and school, the entire family can unwind and relax together watching their favorite flick or latest On Demand release. Get comfortable as you and the family recline in plush theater seats and immerse yourself in the story line unfolding on the screen. Or, create new memories with friends and family as you watch old episodes of your favorite TV sitcom or drama.

Reason #2: Watch your favorite team like you were sitting on the 50-yard line.