It's that time of year again, where we award the most amazing custom installations we've seen this year.

This year, we saw so many stunning projects with over-the-top technology that we had no choice but to expand our annual “installation of the year” awards.

So instead of featuring one mind-blowing project in our awards story, we’ve included six different projects—from the best audio and video installations to the best home theater, media room, whole-house and the best innovation installation.

We'll be revealing the winners all week long in this celebration of the best that custom installation has to offer.

Best Whole-House Installation

The Big Show

With the push of one button, this home shows off everything it can do. And it can do a lot.

Best Home Theater Installation

Masterpiece Theater

Tons of hidden gear combine with an obstacle course-like construction zone to create our favorite theater of the year.

Best Innovation Installation

Reinventing the Wheel

Commercial cinema and home theater come together like never before in this amazing private screening room.

Best Media Room Installation

Supreme Sound

This media room/library features an entire wall built from custom CAT/MBX speakers.

Best Audio Installation

Carefree Electronics Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz.

Beating the Spread

The solution for an exceptionally large theater: towering speakers and towering amplifiers, all artfully concealed.

Best Video Installation

Signals Audio/Video Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif

TVs by the Dozen

This ultra-advanced installation distributes any video source a family member may want—to any of 22 video displays.

“Installation of the Year” Call for Entries

Each November we showcase the best of the best in our annual Installations of the Year issue. The installations with the most stellar audio, the most mind-blowing video, the most stunning media room and home theater, as well as the most incredible outdoor project and whole house.

If you think your project can compete with the ultimate in custom installations, we would love to check it out.