Awesome Electronics for Every Room

 

A recent issue of "Home Electronic Ideas" [from the Editors of Electronic House Magazine] presented 'Awesome Electronics for Every Room'.  It offers several ideas by room for well connecting your home.  To give you some of the Best Bet ideas, the summary is as follows:

Family Room      
  • Lighting control system
  • Unobtrusive A/V
  • Motorized shades
  • Radio-frequency (RF) universal remote control
  • Surround-sound system 
Multipurpose Room   
  • Rear-projection or LCD HDTV's
  • In-wall, on-wall or in-ceiling speakers
  • Separate speakers for bar and play areas
  • Multiple TV's 
Home Theater   
  • 2.35:1 Super-wide projection screen
  • 1080p DLP projector with anamorphic lens
  • Powerful center-channel speaker
  • Blu-ray player for high-def movies 
Master Bedroom   
  • Multiple speaker setups
  • Whole-house audio system
  • Versatile video
  • Motorized shades
  • Automated lighting 
Master Bathroom   
  • Occupancy sensors
  • Automated lighting
  • Water-saving fixtures
  • Dual-coil speakers
  • Small LCD TV's 
Kitchen   
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Home control keypad or touchpanel
  • Whole-house audio and video
  • Controls with Internet access or an all-in-one computer 
Dining Room   
  • Whole-house music system
  • Automated dimmable lighting
  • Video distribution system
  • Unobtrusive A/V components
  • Synchronized music and lighting control 
Home Office   
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Home control keypad or touchpanel
  • Whole-house audio and video
  • Computer and printer 
Central Storage Area   
  • Custom-configured equipment rack
  • Wiring raceways
  • Natural and mechanical ventilation
  • Power protection
  • Dedicated 20 amp electrical circuit 
Outdoor Deck, Patio and Backyard   
  • Music playlists for parties
  • Several outdoor speakers
  • Path and landscape lighting
  • Weatherproof LCD TV