+1
And, I really like Dale's idea of using the pole for lighting - I also think that would be really neat!
+1In this thread, you said you had your couch in front of the pole. Was that too close for your liking?
- If 'no', put your theater seats (which I assume are replacing the couch) in front of the pole.
- If 'yes', put your theater seats to either side of the pole.