What Would Cupid’s Media Wall Look Like?

We wondered.  So, in between designing great new media walls for clients, we put together a quick rendition of how that little cherub’s media wall might look, complete with mirrored wall and Valentine’s appropriate wall paper.

Happy Valentine’s Day from DAGR Design.

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If your tastes run a little less “cupid”, check out our gallery for a sampling of our designs!

It seemed Mr. Kringle had an urgent need for some top-notch 3D design work for a new concept sleigh for the upcoming 2012 North Pole Sleigh Show in early January.

He was told by the little folks in the North Pole Headquarters motor pool (err… reindeer barn) that DAGR Design would be perfect for the job (Mrs. Kringle has us working on a new top-secret surprise media wall for the hubs).

So we got straight to work…

We sure hope our new sleigh concept goes into production at the workshop – although Dasher and Dancer may be disappointed.

Have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at DAGR Design!

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Drywall As An Art Form? Home Theater Design Firm Named Drywall Artist Of The Year.

August 15, 2011 – Scottsdale, Arizona – Drywall may not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about “fine art”. But the talented team of designers and installers at DAGR Design do consider their craft more art form than building trade. The Scottsdale-based firm designs and builds stunning custom home entertainment centers that combine drywall with materials like native stone, glass, and wood into beautifully sculpted designs that capture the eye and look like they truly belong to the rooms they occupy.

Company founders Dave Murphey and Greg Johnson characterize their work as artistic antidotes to mass-produced furniture entertainment centers and “boxy” built-ins. Their designs add value to a home, either by blending seamlessly with the style of the room or standing out as a focal point.

DAGR custom media walls, home entertainment centers, and custom home theater designs grace some of the finest homes in Scottsdale and Phoenix. And it seems they’ve also caught the eye of drywall trade industry manufacturer Trim-Tex Inc., who this year awarded DAGR Design the coveted Drywall Artist Of The Year Award.

Trim-Tex, a leading provider of drywall corner beads, tools and accessories, reviews a long list of contenders each year to hand pick the recipient for the Drywall Artist Of The Year Award. Even to be considered, the drywall artist must be someone who has both top-notch design skills, and consistently pushes design boundaries for the medium.

“We’ve always believed our focus on true custom design was a big part of our success with clients, and we’re happy that we’ve been recognized for the hard work of our entire team,” said Dave Murphey, DAGR Design co-founder.

Find out more about DAGR Design and view selections from their design portfolio at http://www.dagrdesign.com

Stacked stone accents add an undeniable warmth and beauty to any home, and incorporating stone into your new custom home entertainment center or media wall is no exception. It’s interesting that the added texture and range of natural hues can give your media wall either a relaxed organic style or a more refined elegant feel. Either way, very few materials can add as much to a design.

From our very first design incorporating stone accents, the treatment has been a much sought after element by our clients. One of our first showcase designs featuring stone was such a huge hit it even garnered a fair share of copycats. But it’s clear, people love stone.

Professional Stonemasons Are Part Of Our Installation Team

There is nothing worse than a veneer stone treatment done poorly. It just never looks right. Or natural. Doing the job well is definitely more art than science, with experience and a good eye being the best assets for the job. If your design includes either natural or cultured stone, whether as highlighted accents or a major focal point of the design, you want to make sure the job is done right. That’s why we have professional stonemasons on our installation team. They get the job done right.

Get Advice From Your Design Consultant

Speak with your design consultant at DAGR about your options for either natural or cultured stone on your project. You have a wide array of choices, and our photo-realistic 3D rendering of your final design can give you a true picture of just how your finished custom home theater, home entertainment center, or media wall will look.

Schedule a free in-home design consultation today.

Floating Panel Or Niche, We’ve Got You Covered.

When we design your new custom home entertainment center your big screen TV is obviously a big consideration.  We have two design options that make the whole process easier.  A niche places your TV into the overall design, making it integral to other elements like lighted display niches and shelves.  Our unique Floating Panel Design brings your TV out front-and-center as the hero of the show.  It’s also great when you need to angle your screen for viewing from other areas of the room.

A niche design can be adjusted down the road should you upgrade to a larger TV.  And, if your change in TV size isn’t too dramatic, a Floating Panel Design can also accommodate changes quite well.

There really is no right or wrong option here.  There is the one that fits your needs better.  And a DAGR Design consultant can give you the best guidance.

More Home Theater and Entertainment Center Design Innovations.

The Floating Panel TV is just one design innovation from DAGR Design.  We’ve created hundreds of custom drywall entertainment centers for happy customers in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and all over Arizona. If you’re interested in your own custom home theater, media room, or entertainment center, schedule a free in-home design consultation today or contact us for pre-sales questions and more info.

Custom Drywall Enables More Creative Designs.

Drywall is a very flexible design material – literally.  It allows your design to include tightly curved display niches and more interesting and pleasing shapes that compliment your architecture.  Your home entertainment center design can contain complex angles and multiple planes that can’t easily be achieved economically in other materials.  And custom drywall is the perfect medium for a Southwest-style home entertainment center or home theater with niches, gentle curves or rounded edges.

A Custom Drywall Home Theater or Entertainment Center Becomes Part Of Your Architecture.

A custom drywall home theater or home entertainment center is literally built-in to the architecture of your home.  A great design is one that appears as if it truly belongs there and was always an integral part of your architecture.  And, more than a furniture or custom cabinetry solution, custom drywall adds value to your home because of it’s built-in nature.

A Custom Drywall Home Entertainment Center Is Quicker To Produce.

A custom drywall project is “site-built”, meaning it’s fabricated right in your home instead of being assembled in a shop somewhere and then fit into your home later. This approach not only makes the process faster, but it also assures that the “fit and finish” of a custom drywall home entertainment center makes it a truly seamless part of your interior.

Explore The Options Of Custom Drywall – We’re The Experts.

Let us design and build your custom drywall home entertainment center.  Contact us online for a free in-home design consultation or call 602-953-4807 for more information.

Visualize Your Home Theater or Entertainment Center In Full 3D Before It’s Built.

We take the guesswork out of your custom home entertainment center or custom home theater design by producing a true-to-life, three-dimensional rendering of your project before it’s built.  Now you can preview your project in full color with 3D views complete with material textures, colors and finishes.  Our 3D renderings are produced in realistic detail right down to the highlights on the TV screen and the glow of accent lighting.  Now you can virtually “see” your project come to life and feel comfortable with the outcome before the installation begins.

A Few Home Theater and Entertainment Center 3D Design Examples.

Below is just a tiny fraction of our design portfolio, intended to give you a true sense of how realistic our 3D design rendering can be.  Click on each rendering to view the final project as built.

Contemporary Southwest Or Traditional Southwest – Our Designs Have You Covered.

Because we exclusively design and build custom drywall home entertainment centers, we have the flexibility to easily create a casual, contemporary Southwest design media wall or entertainment center with the subdued textures and colors, and three-dimensional interest that is so popular in contemporary Southwest design.  And, by using that same drywall as our primary material, we can easily emulate the soft edges and gentle curves that can give your project the Southwest-style home theater design look.

Southwest Design Specifically For Your Home.

A Southwest design home entertainment center means different things to each homeowner, so during your free in-home design consultation, have your consultant show you the many options and materials that are available.  When you’re ready to transform your home with a new custom home entertainment center, schedule your free in-home design consultation or contact us online for more info.