Here are some examples:

In this example, a plasma screen, in-wall speakers, a Direct TV unit, a DVD player and a VCR are seamlessly merged into this library/study room. Audio-visual components are nested into a built-in entertainment center, with the surround-sound speakers stationed unobtrusively throughout the room.

A traditional family room is transformed into a classically- designed media room. In this room, custom woodworking creates an entertainment system that frames the fireplace, as well as the LCD television, and provides a number of aesthetic options. For example, all components can be hidden from view until you are ready to use them, making this a true multi-purpose media room.

Here is another example of custom woodworking used in the creation of a media room. This 65" rear screen television is integrated right into the entertainment system, with three front speakers and all audio-visual components tastefully hidden from view.

This plasma screen is cleverly hidden within a customized piece of furniture known as a "plasma lift." The plasma can be raised to view or lowered to hide with the touch of a remote control button.

Just about any kind of room can be converted into a media room. The possibilities are virtually limitless and include kitchens, living rooms, family rooms, bedrooms, game rooms, libraries and studies, bathrooms and even outdoor gazebos. The sky - or imagination - is the limit.

Before building your media room, there are key questions you should consider such as: "What would I like to accomplish in this room?" "How elaborate should I get?" "Should the audio-visual components be prominently featured in the room or should they be hidden?"