Many homes are beginning to incorporate spaces that are perfect for kicking back and being entertained. Whether you call it a media room, entertainment room, or home theater - it's becoming very popular in modern homes. At John Elliott Interiors, we can help you create this room from top to bottom, and design a new space in your home that is loved by your entire family. Here are a few things to think about when creating a media room.

The Room

When choosing the perfect room for your home theater, it's important to realize that acoustics and light play a huge role. While you may have to choose a room with windows, it's ideal to find one without. Windows let in light which can reflect on your screen, and the hard surface causes the sound to bounce awkwardly through the room. If you can choose a room in your home (or build a room in your home) that is more rectangular shaped versus square, that can help with the sound waves.

The Walls

You don't have to install special walls in your space to help the acoustics, but there are a few things you can do to help improve them. If you have concrete walls, we highly recommend installing studs and drywall. Sound bounces off of concrete and will alter the sound in your space. You can help improve the sounds by having decorative drapes hung on the walls as well. When choosing a color for your space, you'll want to go as dark as possible, and stick to neutral tones instead of bright, bold colors, as those can affect the way colors appear on the screen.

The Floor

Carpeting is a great option for your media room. Not just because it's comfortable to lay on (especially if you'll have kids in the space a lot), but it can help with the acoustics. Our team at John Elliott Interiors can help you choose the best flooring for your space, and then work our way from the floor up to create your space.

The Screen & Sound

We have over fifteen key partners who can help assist in the creation and function of your space. This includes the audio-visual of your space. This room deserves the best, as you'll be enjoying many evenings here watching movies, TV shows, and more. Let our team, and our partners, assist you in choosing the best sounds systems, televisions, movie and streaming devices on the market for your home theater at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Furniture

Finally, you'll want to make sure that your seating is comfortable enough that you can enjoy several hours at a time in this space. You'll also want to include places to set snacks and drinks - and maybe even designate a spot for a popcorn machine. At John Elliott Interiors, we won't miss a single detail in your space and can assist you in finding the PERFECT furniture for your home theater.

Be Entertained

Having a media room in your home is not just about creating a space, but about creating memories. From watching movies with your friends to your kids and grandkids -  this space will be a place that you can make memories with your loved ones and enjoy a good film in the process. At John Elliott Interiors, there is no job too small, or too complicated. We have partners who can help us create YOUR space from the floor up - and every detail will be included. Visit our website to learn more about our interior design services at the Lake of the Ozarks - we would be honored to assist in your next project.


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While we are called John Elliott Interiors - we can also help you with your outdoor spaces as well! In fact, now that spring has finally sprung, we think there is no better time than the present to start improving your outdoor entertaining spaces and getting them ready to enjoy the beautiful weather. The best interior design store at the Lake of the Ozarks is ready to help you tackle your outdoor dining spaces - here's how you can get started!

Find Your Focal Point

Every outdoor dining space needs a few things to be successful. You'll want to start with a luxurious outdoor dining set. It's important to choose something that will be compatible with the elements and is sturdy enough to withstand the wind and weather. Your dining set will be the focal of your outdoor dining area, and since you'll most likely enjoy hours and hours of fun in the chairs - you'll want them to be comfortable as well.

Fire & Water

Do you want to spice up your area? Consider adding some functional construction. A firepit or built-in grill can be an excellent way to spice up your outdoor dining and entertaining. You can fix meals directly on the grill and bring them straight to the table, and do it in style.

Another unique detail you can add to your space is water features. from small fountains to large ponds - there's nothing more relaxing than the sound of cascading water. This can be the finishing touch to your dining space, and be exactly what you need to make a statement in your outdoor dining area.

Let There Be Light

The lighting you choose can make or break your space. While you may be enjoying your outdoor dining space during the day - you'll likely want to party late into the evening as well. Adding appropriate lighting can make your space glow - literally. You can either add structural lights into your landscaping or you can use lamps and hanging lights to create the right ambiance.

Use Natural Elements

Since your dining space will obviously be outside, use the outdoors as inspiration for your space. You can feature a beautiful wood table and chairs to start off the natural feel. Incorporating soft patterns in shades of green or neutral tones can also help lend to the natural feel. Don't forget to add plenty of potted plants around your dining space. Choose fun varieties that inspire eating, like herbs. You can even use plants that are known for keeping bugs away to keep your space more relaxing.

Your Design Connection - Indoor & Out

At John Elliott Interiors, we know how important it is to love your home. Creating a luxurious space where you can relax at the end of the day is key - and we know how to get you there. Our interior designers at the Lake of the Ozarks are ready to change your space and create a place you won't ever want to leave. Visit our showroom to learn more about the manufacturers we carry and see how we can improve your space.





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Are you searching for the luck of the Irish this week? Green can be an incredible color to add to your space, and with the multitude of shades to choose from, there is certainly something you can incorporate into your space. In fact, Pantone®, a leading company for color communication in many industries has named Greenery their color of the year. If you want to learn more about how green can make you feel, and a few fun ways to incorporate it into your space - keep reading!

When you first meet your interior designer at the Lake of the Ozarks, you'll want to have a few ideas in mind to point them in the right direction. Your space is so much more than just the colors on the wall and the accents on the shelves - it's about the way you move through your home, the reasons you use the space, and what you want to accomplish in the area. Here are a few things to think about before you sit down with your interior designer.

How Do You Use the Space?

What room are you wanting to redesign, and how do you use it? We'll need to know because this can play a huge role in our design. Your kitchen would need completely different design aspects and details than your media room, and we want to know how you intend to us this area of your home.

Does Your Space Feel Cramped or Underutilized?

If you don't feel that the flow of your space works for your lifestyle, telling us can help us to know whether you want to go a new direction with the layout. On the other hand, if you love the layout, but need assistance with the lighting or feel - this is important information as well.

What Type of Lighting Do You Need?

The lighting in your home can vary depending on what you intend to use the space for. You will need very different lighting for your craft and sewing room versus your entertainment room with the pool table and television.

What Do You Keep In This Room?

If we are helping you redesign an office and library, we would need to know how many books you want to keep in your space, and what types of work you will be doing. This can help us know exactly what types of furniture will be required, along with the style and feel you will need.

What Look Or Feel Do You Want In Your Space?

This is the most common part of interior design, and yet only one aspect. What colors do you like? What types of furniture styles catch your eye? Do you want a room themed around a shell you brought back from vacation or a space that is centered around your new couch? An inspiration piece is a great way to start.

What Do You Like About Your Space?

Do you have certain things about your room that you love? Please share that with us! We want to help create a place that you want to enjoy your time in. If you love the way your curtains look on your window, let us know so that we can leave them and make the design work with them - instead of removing them without knowing how much you like them.

What Will You Invest In Your Space?

This is an important part to think about before even going to speak with your interior designer. Whether you have a budget or unlimited resources, this can direct us in the design of your space.

How Involved Do You Want To Be?

Finally, how much input do you want in your space? Do you want to give direction at the beginning at let us loose in your space? Or do you want to be involved occasionally to help pick out larger pieces and help with some of the decisions? If we know from the start what your involvement will be, we can make sure to check in with you as much or as little as necessary.

Your Interior Designer at the Lake of the Ozarks

At John Elliott Home Interiors, we can help you create a space that is filled with romance, luxury, and exceptional quality. From the furniture to the artwork, you can count on our team to help create a space that you love to come home to. Whether you're redesigning your home, or need to decorate a condo at the Lake of the Ozarks - we want to be your design connection. Come visit our showroom to learn more about the brands we carry and meet our staff.

Your coffee table can either be a place to showcase your sophisticated style or it can be a place to gather all of the papers and items from the day. At John Elliott Interiors, we know the value of an attractive coffee table display, so we have a few tips to help you when creating a designer look for your home.

Use the Grid System

Especially when you have a long coffee table it can be hard to decide what to put on it and where. If you divide your table into grids and place something in each grid it can help create a balanced design. A stack of attractive books, a candle and knick knack, and a tray with a plant can all make an organized arrangement that is also stylish and uncluttered when each is in its own grid.

Bring It To Life

Even if you don't have a green thumb, adding a plant that's easy to care for can be an attractive way to spruce up your coffee table. Simple plants that don't need a lot of care are going to be your best bet. Ferns, aloe vera plants, and the like are simple plants, but extremely attractive and can add some fresh life to your coffee table.

High and Low

The goal of your coffee table accents is to incorporate high and low focal points. If everything on your table is the same height, it can be hard for the eye to pick out just one thing to admire, and it all blends in together. Choose a tall lamp or vase with flowers, a shorter statue or candlestick, and a short trinket or small stack of books. This can help keep things diverse, while also allowing the eye to admire everything together and separately.

Look From Every Angle

It's important to create the right aesthetic, and that can only be accomplished when you view the coffee table from every angle. Consider how your decor looks from every angle and multiple vantage points. Think of picture frames, for instance, they are only attractive from one side, so save those for the walls or shelves where the back isn't visible.

Swap Out For the Season

The most interesting and fun part of the decor for your coffee table is that you can change it out every season. In the spring you can accent with tulips and soft figures, in the summer you can add a large shell to a stack of books to capture the fun lake lifestyle. In the fall you can incorporate rustic colors and pumpkins, while in the winter you can accessorize with metallic shades, holiday textures.

Interior Design at the Lake of the Ozarks

If the idea of accessorizing your coffee table is intimidating and you don't know where to start, count on your design team at John Eliott Interiors. We believe that your home should reflect not only your personal style but the luxurious lifestyle that you love. Come visit our interior design store at the Lake of the Ozarks to see the types of accessories we have for your home, and come away with a fresh inspiration - and a few fun pieces to use in your home!