Lifestyle Planner

Sound

If you're bothered by outside noise, then think about having your home theatre soundproofed. For example the builder might position the studs differently or use a special type of insulation packed inside. When the walls are finished, the home systems installation firm might hang acoustical wall treatments on the surface.

Speakers and subwoofers can be hidden behind this fabric, so pin down the furniture layout before the room is finished. The location of each piece of furniture will impact the positioning of the speakers. Speakers can also be concealed behind the decorative grilles of an A/V cabinet, and a subwoofer can be placed underneath the floor if you work it into the house plans.