Comments on: Hot Home Trends- Outdoor Media Systems

By: Nickie

Nickie — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:23:31 +0000

Hi Paula!

Yes, I guess they don’t make sense everywhere, but they certainly do seem a romantic notion, don’t they? Conjures up thoughts everywhere from the old drive-in theatres as kids to a great hotel with a swim up bar, all in the comfort of your own backyard.

It would be fun to have a slide show of all your listings playing on a big screen in the backyard during open house though, wouldn’t it?

By: Paula Henry

Paula Henry — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:04:36 +0000

Nickie -

Here in Indy, it’s all about theatre rooms, limited to indoors though. We don’t have the great outdoor weather for most of the year to enjoy outdoor theatre, but I love the idea, I know in Arizona, outdoor dining is huge with grills, fireplaces, covered eating space and can easily see a theatre area being added to optimize the outdoor experience.

Might be great in a 4 season room in the Midwest.

By: Nickie

Nickie — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:37:33 +0000

Hi Ken, No problem, you can blame me Hopefully she will enjoy it too… movie date night on the deck under the stars, just the two of you…you might be able to talk her into it

Hi Jennifer, I don’t have one my patio yet so I can’t say from personal experience, but from what I have heard, these babies hold up to the elements quite well. The noise level at 1am is another story though. Probably best to bring the party indoors by then

By: Jennifer in Louisville

Jennifer in Louisville — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:32:00 +0000

I wonder how long before the problems start showing up: TV starts getting fuzzy, condensation build up, sun fade, etc. Another concern would be, how thrilled would the neighbors be to hear the TV blasting at 1:00 in the morning, as the big game is going into double overtime.

By: Ken Smith

Ken Smith — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:57:02 +0000

I am going to blame my new obsession on you when talking to my wife. A TV would go great on my deck! To bad in Chicago we would most likely have to take everything indoors for a few months…still would be nice for the summer.

By: Larry Yatkowsky

Larry Yatkowsky — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:34:25 +0000

Nickie,

yah never know – what used to be a flat screen has evolved into some high definition curvature

By: Nickie

Nickie — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:30:25 +0000

I doubt anyone would let go of you that easy…

By: Larry Yatkowsky

Larry Yatkowsky — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:22:21 +0000

#7
Nicki – “some new temptation …..that no longer fits your lifestyle … to bring in something new “. I won’t be letting my main squeeze see this response otherwise I may become part of the simplification process and be part of that stuff in the garage sale.

By: Nickie

Nickie — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:39:30 +0000

Lani, Yes, our family are big movie fans, so getting together to hang out and watch movies in style in the backyard would add a whole new level of fun for us. And why not the office deck? With the portable one, you could even take them on road trips…

Victor, Thanks! Yes, I like that now these sets are so much more easily available and are coming into price ranges that make them affordable for more folks. Media rooms inside the home are one thing, but so much more fun outside!

Thanks Vicki! Kicks up the backard patio a notch or two on the extra living square footage concept!

Hi Loren! Having a screen in the backyard is just too cool! Must be the best place to hang and watch the games in the neighborood!

Thanks Irina! The 12′ wide one at Frontgate sounds pretty interesting. You can fold it up and put it away when you’re done, and I’ll bet the family would get a kick out of watching their favorite movie on that puppy!

Hi Larry, yes, you’re right…there’s always some new temptation waiting for us! I figure, eliminate some things that no longer fit your lifestyle anymore and then there will be room to bring in something new!

By: Larry Yatkowsky

Larry Yatkowsky — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:26:10 +0000

Just when I thought I was simplifying my life and getting rid of stuff.

By: Irina Netchaev

Irina Netchaev — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:49:12 +0000

Nickie, I’d love to have a projector screen outside. That would be really neat! Love this trend!!!

By: Loren Nason

Loren Nason — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:11:08 +0000

aaaahh NINJA!

I’ve got a inflatable Projection screen in my backyard.

By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:45:34 +0000

I haven’t seen that yet. That is HOT!

By: Mark Eibner

Mark Eibner — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:12:10 +0000

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By: Victor Lund

Victor Lund — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:16:31 +0000

Great Post. We have been pulling our Mac Cinema Display outside to watch movies.

By: Lani Anglin-Rosales

Lani Anglin-Rosales — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:55:15 +0000

A lot of restaurants have incorporated this, why can’t we do this at home?? I *LOVE* this trend- if it becomes more common, the prices come down, hooray!

This would also be cool for the outdoor party deck for the office…. (gears are turning)…