Mar 24, 2022
What better way to flex on your friends than to have a home theater room? Some might argue that it’s expensive and only reserved for the rich but it doesn’t have to be all that extravagant. With today’s tech and an array of affordable options, you don’t need to spend big bucks just to get what is needed. Also, that’s where we at AllHome come in.
This home improvement project is perfect for movie loving families who don’t want to leave the comfort of their homes. But a theater room is not just a big flat screen TV and comfortable sofa bed and that is why here are 10 tips for building the perfect home theater room. A lot of planning is necessary, let us help you by giving tips on how to build the perfect home theater room for your family.
This is essentially the first step, write down all your ideas, inspirations and fix the small details like designs and orientation of the whole theater room. State your budget and try to canvas entertainment systems. Check out our website for the electronics and sound systems available within your budget.
This step is the most vital, of course you can’t have a home theater without the room itself. Having a room away from all the noise like the kitchen or the living room is the perfect location. If you want to build the room itself, a rectangular room is perfect otherwise, an extra bedroom will suffice. It should also be away from ambient light as much as possible. This might come as a surprise but this is necessary for a great viewing experience.
Choose a home theater system that is appropriate for the room of choice. A big room and small speakers might not give you great cinematic sound quality. Figure out the acoustics of the room and choose the right sound system for the job. Also consider the placement of the speakers for a full surround sound experience.
This will depend on your aesthetics and how big your room is. Projectors are of course a great investment with its huge screen and great color quality but the wiring and mounting can be much of a hassle for some. On the other hand, a smart TV eliminates the need for extra wiring and cable.
Of course, with the use of lots of different electronics comes the build up of heat. Remember to put space between the walls and your entertainment system to help dissipate excessive heat. Well, a quick fix to this is to add in an air conditioning system in the room to make the overall experience comfortable.
Here, room lighting doesn’t pertain to the light inside the room. What we are pointing out here is the light coming from the outside of the room. If your room of choice is located in the basement then it should be easy to block out ambient light but if the room is an extra bedroom, you might want to install some shades or black out curtains.
For the lighting inside the room itself, think about how a cinema looks like. Rope lights and recessed lights are the choices you have for a more cinema like feel.
With room lighting also comes limiting the reflection. The zone between the viewer and the screen should be free of distractions, a main cause for this is light reflecting on the screen. Shiny door knobs, metal light casings and even glossy wall paint can reflect light and picture. Avoid these by removing these shiny objects. If it can’t be removed, consider painting them matte black. If it’s possible, consider painting the whole room matte black.
Like ambient light, ambient sound should also be controlled. Even if the room is fully shut and covered ambient sound like footsteps of kids running around or vacuuming can still be heard. Unlike light, sound is harder to manage because it can travel through surfaces.
Consider soundproofing the room with acoustic wall boards or panels. A solid door can also greatly minimize ambient sound.
A great home theater is a place where everybody can watch distraction free and a proper seating plan should be implemented to avoid blocking. While the tiered seating like the ones in cinemas are just perfect, not everyone can afford to buy and make such a thing. The next best thing are lounge chairs and long sofas. The goal here is to have a view of the whole screen without any distractions or discomfort.
Also remember to arrange the seating with the placement of speakers in mind. You wouldn’t want the speakers close to someone’s ear.
As the saying goes, comfort is above all.
You do not need the top of the line appliances to make things work. Keep the aesthetic simple and focus on comfortability. A great seat with nice air conditioning should suffice. You might want to add in a popcorn machine for that full cinema experience.
There you have it, 10 tips for those of you who are thinking of making their own theater room. With the popularity of different streaming services, this might be the perfect time to think of having a home theater room. You can search and canvas items on our AllHome webstore to see if it fits your budget.
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