A COZY RETREAT FOR CHEERING ON THE HOME TEAM

Celebrity designer and STAINMASTER® carpet spokesperson Vern Yip provides tips on creating a comfortable entertainment retreat in your home

ATLANTA (May 10, 2006) – Home theaters have been in residences for many years, but since the early ‘90s their popularity has sky-rocketed, as they have become more accessible to a broad spectrum of people. If you are seeking to bring the silver screen into the comfort of your own abode, celebrity designer Vern Yip provides some tips to make your home theater fun, comfortable and functional.

“The décor in these spaces should not only be beautiful, but handle acoustic, lighting and comfort issues,” Vern advises. Find furniture pieces, such as custom cabinets, to hold technical equipment and safely hide unsightly wires. Seating should be soft, plush and stain resistant. “Sofas and chairs made of mohair are best for these types of spaces,” said Vern. “Leather and ultrasuede may cause some sound to bounce. Light is also an issue, so if your room has windows, you should purchase window treatments that will block any light coming in.”

David Privitera, system designer for Georgia Home Theater said, “The average homeowner invests $25,000 to $30,000 in their home theaters, including technical equipment and furniture.” Privitera adds, “There are many options for creating a home theater system, but it is important to remember that in order for you to get the most out of your investment, you have to make the right decisions as far as furniture, wall coverings and flooring. Drapes on walls or specially designed acoustic wall paneling are best at preventing echoes and sound from bouncing in the room. Carpet is definitely your best option, since you want to minimize hard surfaces, especially the floor.”

Vern said, “The best type of carpet for home theaters is a low-level cut pile that is durable and stain-resistant, as opposed to plush carpets that tend to deaden the sound. STAINMASTER® carpet offers many choices for spaces such as home theaters that are beautiful, durable and stain-resistant.”

Home theaters are a big investment in money and time. Make the most of it by using expert advice to create a fun, comfortable atmosphere for family and friends.

STAINMASTER® carpet is available in a variety of colors and constructions and features the unique STAINMASTER® carpet stain and soil protection technology. STAINMASTER® carpet employs a repel and release technology that reduces the ability of soil to penetrate the carpet fiber and allows most food and beverage stains to be easily removed during cleaning. STAINMASTER® carpet is available in several innovative fiber technologies including ExtraBody fiber to provide more luxury and thickness than carpets of similar construction and Tactesse® nylon fiber that makes carpets incredibly soft while maintaining durability.

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