We will definetly be able to control light, because theres not going to be any windows! lol.

I am pretty sure we need to have some sort of windows or door in the room for state building codes but whatever goes in will have thick drapes or whatever is needed to keep light out. The main reason we are putting in the theater is for resale of the house but its gonna be fun to have one for a couple years

One of the biggest challenges is going to be acoustics and placing the speakers and what materials and stuff to put in the room. I thought that putting carpet halfway up the walls or so would be good for sound. We will probbly have to check out the local HT installers here for some of their advice. As time goes on i will probbly be able to post a plan of the room and what we want to do but thats still a while yet.