Mini Me

Everyone knows that building a home theater brings the family closer together. After all, the family that plays together stays together, right? But if you have kids, expect to take a number if you ever want to step foot into your theater, because your home is going to be the hottest hangout in the neighborhood. And that means you’ve gotta have really cool seating. We’re not talking Romper Room.

Enter Ligne Roset’s Mini Togo.

Award-winning Chicago Interior Designer John Cannon weaves together an elaborate downstairs entertainment zone that revolves around an antique Parisian bar and a breathtaking home cinema, all decorated with the utmost in Art-Deco detailing.

Metro Sectional

As a preeminent fashion designer who understands the sensual drama of the silhouette of any clothing item, Nicole Miller also understands the importance of a sofa’s shape.

Case in point: her Metro sectional—a sultry, crescent-shaped couch that will add sizzle to any media room or home theater.

Out of the Armoir

Not long ago, interior designers were in the closet when it came to flat-panel TVs.

The thing had to be hidden in an armoire, if it was allowed in the room at all.

Thankfully, they’re finally coming out.

First Impressions Theme Theatres’ ever-colorful owner/architect/designer Jeffrey Smith turns the tables on himself–and designs his own high-tech bachelor pad complete with, of course, a private home cinema.

Light My Fire

Baby, it’s cold outside… but don’t get out from beneath that cozy blanket to stoke the fire.

Just press a button on the fully operational remote and sit back with your hot toddy and enjoy.

This fireplace is meant to burn all night long—minus the hassle of dragging heavy, dirty logs indoors.

Rock On

This rockin’ leather recliner is so Lenny Kravitz cool that you’ll happily blow your budget just to buy one (or several rows).

Created by award-winning “it” designer Rick Lee exclusively for American Leather, the modernist, geometric Melena oozes speed and emotion.

A contemporary home with 11,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space is built for entertaining.

Interior designers Sam Ewing and Gail Winn discuss the details.