I will try to make this as specific as possible on what I am trying to accomplish. I am trying to create a unique movie room and I have the exact idea (am open to suggestions) I am just not sure where/what to get what I am envisioning for this DIY project.
I have a living room that has the dimensions of approximately 18X15, however on the "main" wall that I am thinking will be utilized as the location of my audio and video equipment is about 9 feet wide. The following will be located on that wall. 52" LCD TV (have not decided if it will be left on stand or wall mounted). 2 floor standing speakers, and one or two audio video peers for the reset of my AV equipment (receiver, HTPC, 360, Xbox).
The reason that only about 9 feet of the wall is available on the preferred side is I have a travertine fireplace which creates a corner, so the wall is not completely flat/usable.
Now that I have given a basic layout here is what I am trying to do. I want some type of bar that will curve/cut out from the wall that will be utilized, needs to come out at least 3 or 4 feet and I need to install some kind of track on the bar itself, everything must be located "inside" the bar area. Next I want to do the old style crushed movie curtains to put on the bar so that it covers up all of the equipment listed above. Lastly and I apologize if I am using the wrong term/word, but I want actuators that will be on the track connected to the curtains so I can push a button/flip a switch and the curtains will open or close depending on button pressed/switch flipped. All in all I want to be able to cover up all of my electronics with nice curtains so that it is like a true theater.
The information I am looking for is the specifics, like are there better alternatives to purchasing and bending regular pipe, where can I purchase actuators, what do I need to do to get the actuators to function with a wall switch, information like that.
If any other information is needed/requested I will make sure it is given promptly.
I have a living room that has the dimensions of approximately 18X15, however on the "main" wall that I am thinking will be utilized as the location of my audio and video equipment is about 9 feet wide. The following will be located on that wall. 52" LCD TV (have not decided if it will be left on stand or wall mounted). 2 floor standing speakers, and one or two audio video peers for the reset of my AV equipment (receiver, HTPC, 360, Xbox).
The reason that only about 9 feet of the wall is available on the preferred side is I have a travertine fireplace which creates a corner, so the wall is not completely flat/usable.
Now that I have given a basic layout here is what I am trying to do. I want some type of bar that will curve/cut out from the wall that will be utilized, needs to come out at least 3 or 4 feet and I need to install some kind of track on the bar itself, everything must be located "inside" the bar area. Next I want to do the old style crushed movie curtains to put on the bar so that it covers up all of the equipment listed above. Lastly and I apologize if I am using the wrong term/word, but I want actuators that will be on the track connected to the curtains so I can push a button/flip a switch and the curtains will open or close depending on button pressed/switch flipped. All in all I want to be able to cover up all of my electronics with nice curtains so that it is like a true theater.
The information I am looking for is the specifics, like are there better alternatives to purchasing and bending regular pipe, where can I purchase actuators, what do I need to do to get the actuators to function with a wall switch, information like that.
If any other information is needed/requested I will make sure it is given promptly.
