Thanks for the advice about curtains, Blindjim. I have a 100" screen that I'd like to cover when not viewing.
I built a small stage in front of the screen that my LCR amp sits on, so cabling to and from it can be hidden under the stage. For flexibility, small U-shaped channels that can be painted to match walls/baseboards do a nice job of hiding cables, and allow easy access when a change is needed. Cleaning up clutter in a HT/listening room greatly adds to its enjoyment IMO.
I've never seen the term cuffered ceiling, always coffered. I used a coffered ceiling with faux cross beams. The beams hide PVC that carries cables. Ceiling mounted spots controlled by a dimmer provide illumination yet don't wash the screen. The wall around the screen is covered in charcoal colored carpet as is the stage; the ceiling in front of the screen is covered in heavy black velvet.
db
I built a small stage in front of the screen that my LCR amp sits on, so cabling to and from it can be hidden under the stage. For flexibility, small U-shaped channels that can be painted to match walls/baseboards do a nice job of hiding cables, and allow easy access when a change is needed. Cleaning up clutter in a HT/listening room greatly adds to its enjoyment IMO.
I've never seen the term cuffered ceiling, always coffered. I used a coffered ceiling with faux cross beams. The beams hide PVC that carries cables. Ceiling mounted spots controlled by a dimmer provide illumination yet don't wash the screen. The wall around the screen is covered in charcoal colored carpet as is the stage; the ceiling in front of the screen is covered in heavy black velvet.
db