Modern Media

There’s a variety of ways to decorate your in-home media room and it all depends on your personal style, the available space and the ultimate purpose that your media room will serve. Many family media rooms have to accommodate various usage purposes, from play room to gathering space to guest accommodations and group entertaining. Other individuals design a media space destined for gaming and entertainment purposes, while still others choose to have a more theater-inspired room for watching films and shows in a classic media setting.

Whatever your goal may be, the style in which you decorate the room can be up for interpretation. Choosing between sofas and media chairs, for instance, can help create an immediate distinction between a modern room and a more traditional style. Individual seating also provides more flexibility in the room’s arrangement, allowing them to be moved about depending on the number of participants in the room and the activity at hand. (Generally, gamers prefer media chairs versus sofas.)

Sleek, clean-lined seating and simple, modern entertainment centers and storage devices create a sophisticated environment. Choosing straight forward décor like chic vases, black frames and modern lighting apparel can help complete a modern style. On the other hand, if you wish for the media room to mesh with your traditionally decorated home, comfy sofas, antiqued decorations and furniture and more traditional lighting (like recessed bulbs) serves purpose. Media rooms are also a fun way to go completely different and work around a theme or a whimsical idea you’ve also wanted to pursue but never had the space to work with. In the end, it’s all about choosing a media room that accomplishes all the requirements you need it to meet while providing a candid space for you and yours to enjoy quality media in a five-star setting. Call Tha Media Room today to schedule your consultation and get you on the road to the ultimate media retreat!

Super Bowl Apps

Being the tech-savvy folks that we are at Tha Media Room, we borrowed a few hints from Gizmodo.com and wanted to share some of the latest and free apps to download for your phone come the Super Bowl this Sunday!

Getting ready for the Super Bowl XLV? Then download all these free apps into your iPhone or Android (if available). Because, you know, there's never enough apps to feed our hyperactive, hyperinformationhungry brains and satisfy our short attention spans.











ESPN ScoreCenter. With live game details that feature everything from the last play to game stats, summaries, standings and box scores, this app is the ultimate sports fan’s minute-by-minute lifeline. The best part is that it’s free!











NFL Pro Tweets. While the pros actually playing in the Super Bowl won’t likely be tweeting, other NFL team players just might. See what they’re saying during the big game in real time with this free app, brought to you by the NFL Players Association.











Super Bowl XLV Official NFL Game Program. Digitally formulated for the iPad, this free app has the official Super Bowl program from the NFL. It’s even got video recounting the Packers and Steeler teams road to the big day, past Super Bowls they’ve played and clips from the 2010 season.











AdBowl. Ah, just what most of us are looking forward to on game day: the commercials. This free app allows you to watch the commercials on your own time and even rate them.











Fan Finder. If you’re planning to be out and about for the Super Bowl, this free app is just for you. It’s locates sports bars near you that are showing the game and even identifies where you can find people supporting your team. Score!












Super Bowl XLV. Planning to be at the big game in person? This free app will help you find your way around North Texas, thanks to a 3D map, and find all the right places to eat and drink. It also helps you browse Cowboys Stadium, find parking, concessions, restrooms and more.











Official Green Bay Packers. If you are going to cheer for the Packers, this is the app you want to get. It's loaded with stats, videos and charts. Also available for Android.












Steel Insider. If you’re cheering for the Steelers, grab this free app loaded with info on the team!