Films and TV shows are looking and sounding better than ever, making a trip to the cinema for each year’s blockbusters all the more enticing. Of course, a lot of people much prefer being at home with friends and family for the ideal watching experience.
Still, all of this leads many people to want to create their own dedicated room to craft the perfect viewing experience. There’s so much out there on streaming platforms alone. Throw in the amount of hours people dedicate to watching TV, and it’s rare that anyone regrets building a home theatre.
Assessing an Ideal Home Theatre Room
The ideal home theatre room depends on what you intend the capacity to be. For a table, a few seats in one row, and a big screen on the wall, you’ll likely be looking at a room that measures around 10 feet wide and at least 14 feet long. This way, you’ll have plenty of room between you and the screen. Plus, you’ll have ample walking around space, and even some room to put your film collection or selection of consoles and players.
Ideally, of course, the bigger, the better! You can bring in a few rows of seats, an extra table to have food and extra drinks on, units for media storage, and lots of viewing space for a big screen. You can box out light sources as part of the home theatre renovation. Still, picking a room without any ambient light will greatly enhance the viewing experience.
As an added bonus, a home theatre can enhance the value of a property. If you’re thinking, “I want to sell my house for cash,” then having a theatre will help to bump up the price. In return, you’ll get a fast cash offer and be able to sell on a date that suits you. The, you could perhaps flip that cash into another property to enhance with a bigger home theatre.
Getting the Tech in Place
How you want to put your seats, the kind of seating, and the surrounding lighting is what you can toy with and give a personal touch to. What everyone will want to do is tap into the best tech possible to create the ultimate home cinema experience. This begins with having a large television or flat screen that can show images in the highest quality possible. Alternatively, you could lean into having a pull-down or white wall and bring in a projector.
Next, and equally important as the screen, is the sound system. Where possible, integrate surround sound into your home cinema. Dolby Atmos currently leads the market, and you can fit the speakers into your wall for the ultimate experience. Finally, you’ll need a very good internet connection, perhaps by having a hard line into the back of your streaming device.
So, to craft your perfect home theatre, be sure to pick a large room where you can control the light and then fill it with the best entertainment tech you can!
