An installation in a remote location awards both challenges and success for Custom LA.

Draper has introduced Fine Art for FlatScreens, a line that conceals flat panel televisions with a work of art.

The company offers jacquard woven tapestries with reproductions of original works of art. With the touch of a switch or wireless controller, the art lifts to reveal the flat panel behind it.

Sanus Systems has decided to completely redesign their Platinum Series audio/video stands with three new models. These stands will feature updates, not only in design, but they have also been made to keep spaces more organized. Side panels and shelves are adjustable to accommodate different sized components, and the new design allows for better airflow to prevent overheating.

A Maryland dealer makes good use of space to create a real world feel.
Starr Systems Design of Baltimore, Maryland, had a problem with their old showroom: It didn’t convey what the company could do for the client. So, to they
 embarked on a redesign of their facility, which produced an impressive result. Now, the company has a showroom that mimics the kinds of environments in which their luxury clientele live.

Some projects are years in the making. That was the case for a project designed by Vision Audio of Lubbock, Texas. But these projects can also pay off. The immense installation the company performed, for an almost palatial residence in their own hometown, won the company the 2009 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Contest, which is annually awarded by the Media Center Integrator Alliance (MCIA) and Microsoft.

Siam Paragon in Bangkok is home to the most exclusive shops in Thailand, which is why Meridian Audio chose to situate their new concept store there. The store will house the first dedicated Meridian showroom in the world, as well as feature several zones that display the company’s products and concepts.

BodySound has come up with a solution for consumers who prefer to keep in-room speakers excluded from their theater décor. The company has created a line of specialty furniture that eliminates the need for in-room speakers. The line is comprised of a variety of fine leather seating—from armchairs to loveseats. Each of their seats has a 7-speaker personalized surround sound system.

Talk of the Town, a norther New Jersey dealer with showrooms in Allendale and Hoboken, hosts a special event today, called "The Automated Home," for local architects and designers. New York Spaces magazine, is co-hosting the event and the night will feature socializing and demonstrations on how home theater and automation technology can fit into architectural and interior design.