Despite not having been able to hear your system in such a long time, you must be pretty damn happy and excited by the remodeling results.
Having never gone through what you have and just plain not knowing any better, I think I would set everything up and have a listen first before assuming anything is wrong with the room. Setting it up along the long wall seems to be a good start.
Also, is this a system and an assembly of components you're very familiar with? The same system from a different room? If so, I'd definitely set them up and have a good listen. Since you know this gear and know exactly how it should sound and what you like, you should be able to identify any abnormalities once you have it set up and cranking.
Forget, by-the-book. You're a man, damnit! You don't need no stinking manuals or plans! Do it caveman style!
Having never gone through what you have and just plain not knowing any better, I think I would set everything up and have a listen first before assuming anything is wrong with the room. Setting it up along the long wall seems to be a good start.
Also, is this a system and an assembly of components you're very familiar with? The same system from a different room? If so, I'd definitely set them up and have a good listen. Since you know this gear and know exactly how it should sound and what you like, you should be able to identify any abnormalities once you have it set up and cranking.
Forget, by-the-book. You're a man, damnit! You don't need no stinking manuals or plans! Do it caveman style!