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Grab the popcorn. This in-home addition is fabulous and

perfect for screening films with family and friends.

By Stacy Moser

UNIQUE SPACES

movie theater

For interior designer Zach Azpeitia, the

pressure was on—his task was to install

an entertainment room in this north Atlanta home

for his VIP movie-industry clients,  lm and TV producer Will Packer,

his wife, Heather, and their four children.

“I knew Will would use the space for work and for play,” Zach says.

“It’s not only a family entertainment center, it would be used as a

screening room and a site for release parties.” His approach was to

mimic the look of a commercial movie theater by using dark colors

and comfy oversized furniture. “Red adds a punch to the space

and I liked how well it worked with Will’s awesome collection of

autographed movie posters—all from  lms he produced.”

In order to create a glamorous mood for the space, Zach knew he

had to make a big impact with lighting. “I used layers of lighting.

We installed low-voltage step lights so guests can navigate the dark

room safely. They are literally the  rst, easiest step in creating a

movie-theater atmosphere,” Zach explains. “Next, all the room’s

lights are separated into zones and are controlled by rheostats so

they can vary in intensity. Then, I added a bar showcasing a rare

lighting element—an onyx countertop—it’s a transparent stone,

so it glows when backlit. I also highlighted Will’s posters by adding

portrait lights above them.” For the  nal touch, Zach visited

One Stop Productions in Atlanta to choose the high-end video and

sound system.

The result? A home theater worthy of a black-tie Oscars night or

slumber party binge-watching.

Zach Azpeitia, Allied ASID

• Partner, Pineapple House Interior Design


• 12 Design Excellence Awards, ASID;
  3 Best of the Best, IIDA; 7 Best of Houzz


• National/international construction and décor
  of luxury residences


• 38 years providing services worldwide


• PineappleHouse.com

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