

Bringing the Movie Home- Home Theater Designer

Do you have an interest in the latest technology that home theater systems offer? Consider becoming a home theater designer. According to the U. S. Department of Labor, this field of interior design is one of the growing areas to get into. As a home theater designer, you'll bring magic of movies into the home. Use the knowledge of acoustics, lighting, sound systems, and the latest in video technology to create a theater experience for the discerning homeowner. From an intimate home movie theater to a grand home movie theater complete with an ornamental lobby, you'll use color, light, texture, sound, and spatial relationships to define the movie viewing experience for your client.

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