Planning how to add a theater in your home requires careful planning. There is more to a dream home theater than a big screen and a row of lazyboy seats. As one of the leading interior remodeling contractors in the area, we’re here to share a few helpful tips.
Decide Between a Home Theater & Media Room
A lot of people refer to all rooms meant for viewing movies as “home theaters.” However, media rooms can have a similar function with a bit more flexibility in terms of room layout. Choosing between the two is simple: pick a home theater if you want an experience like being in an actual theater, and pick a media room if you’re after a more social viewing experience and/or the option of using the room for something else.
Pay Attention to the Lighting
Proper lighting is essential to an authentic movie-watching experience. Although today’s screens do a better job of displaying images even with ambient lighting, you still want to keep light away from the screen. Also, using regular light switches creates an abrupt difference in brightness, which could be disorienting. Interior renovation experts generally recommend using dimmer switches in both home theaters and media rooms.
Always Take Care of Acoustics
Good audio is just as important as good visual clarity when watching movies. Do not just pick a set of speakers and put them in a room. You have to consider soundproofing the walls to prevent echoes and reverberations that can ruin the movie-watching experience. You may want to consult a sound engineer to determine the ideal speaker options and their proper placement.
Sort Out the Seating
One thing that many homeowners tend to get wrong with home theaters is the seating arrangement. Remember, you have to do more than just put them in rows; your goal is to make sure that everyone will have a good view of the screen, no matter where they sit. Interior home remodeling experts know this can be achieved with proper seat spacing and elevation. Of course, it’s not a dream theater if you only have plain seats. Go for seats with all the necessary features such as cup holders, proper footrests and adjustable back supports.
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