Room dimension issues... (1 Viewer)

[Steve James]

Starting to layout my basement for finishing, and have some major issues. I got the finished basement plans from the developer for my house, which was built 7 years ago. the area i was to use as the media area is 18' X 12', with a low ceiling of 80" due to a sunken family room above. The problem is the ductwork and plumbing work on one of the long walls that hangs down 14" and out from the wall 36". My wife wants to have a width of 9', and build built in shelving under the ductwork. I wouldn't mind this, as I can build the equipment under it as well. I would build out the front wall, so I can place the speakers in it. Planning on a project with a realtively small screen size, maybe 84" diagonal.

So finishing up with a 16' x 9' room, with all speakers and equipment out of site. seating would have to be limited to a loveseat and maybe some smaller chairs due to the width.

Does this sound like it would work?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Steve James]

any ideas about just making a soffit under the duct?