Through the use of brackets and lifters, home owners can reveal or hide flat panel televisions at the touch of a button.

It’s this kind of flexibility that makes today’s technology work well with interior designers.

Many home buyers are looking to these “hidden installations” to keep media equipment out of sight, and therefore enhance the overall appearance of their home theatre. They can take their sophisticated custom electronic systems, including media gear such as flat screen TVs, video and whole-house audio networks, and even lighting and security systems.

In a typical home, hidden installation techniques mean you can walk into a room and not see any wires or equipment, such as 56-inch displays or receiver racks. The home’s decorations remain visible, but the electronics, including all the wires, components and control systems disappear in closets and behind panels.