[TripletDaddy]

we have a cool built in our place.

I like it for 3 reasons:

1. Simple design....NO shelves, so no way to load shelves up with crap and clutter.

2. 3 Storage cabinets underneath....left cabinet for all components, middle cabinet for sub, as well as kids toys, right cabinet for more kids toys. All toys are out of sight.

3. We used framed speaker screen instead of an all wood cabinet door. The result is that you cannot even see the components. but since the speaker screen is porous, we can use our remotes normally and keep the cabinet doors closed.

I also echo Spaz's suggestion that there be enough room in the back for cooling and air circulation.