A Quick & Easy Planning Guide for Home Theater

With a home theater, you can enjoy a cinema-like experience in the comfort of your home. The best thing about having a theater in your house is that you will always get the best seats! Here’s a quick and simple guide to planning your home theater from a trusted home renovation company.

Set Your Budget

One of the first things you need to do when planning your home theater is to set a budget. The cost of a home cinema depends on the products you prefer, so setting a budget first can help you choose the right products for your project. It will help you balance out your funds and avoid sacrificing important components of your new home theater.

Room Considerations

You need to consider a couple of things, whether your home theater is a new addition or a remodeled room. The shape of the room should be rectangular for the best audio and video angles. Choose a room that’s away from sources of loud noise, such as appliances. You should also consider a room that’s far from bedrooms to prevent interruptions during night viewings. Skilled home remodeling contractors can help you ensure the best viewing experience.

Choosing Your Audio & Visual

Once you have a design plan, the next step is to choose audiovisual equipment. It might help to visit home technology and home theater showrooms. Doing so will give you an idea of your options and their prices. Choose your screen wisely because it’s the most important and costliest component of a theater room. Sound quality is also crucial since it’s what will make you feel like you’re really in a theater.

Keeping Noise Out & Preventing Vibrations

An acoustically sound room keeps the sound out, directs the right sound inside and prevents vibration. The best method for cutting down sound transmission is to decouple the room. This involves adding systems that act as spacers between the padded studs. The combination of space and padding will kill sound before it reaches outside the room.

Unwanted vibrations can create unwanted noise and affect the quality of your audio. Seats, fixtures and other furniture can produce these vibrations when the bass hits hard. It will help to surround your fixtures with other things that can vibrate with the material.

Let’s Start a Conversation!

The home remodeling experts at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park can help you make the best decisions for a one-of-a-kind viewing experience. Call us at (952) 417-9999 or fill out our contact form to start a conversation with a design expert. We work with clients in Anoka, St. Paul, Adina, St. Louis Park and many surrounding communities.

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