There are a number of things to consider when
you’re designing and building your own
home movie
theater.
The first thing to do is to decide on your space.
For a simple set-up,
you’ll likely be using your living room or family room. Or,
you may be lucky enough to have a dedicated space in the basement that
you can dedicate to your new system.
Once you know where your theater is going to
be, it’s time to decide on a system. A home theater in a box
– where all the components are packaged together –
is the best option for someone putting in their first home theater in a
small space. These packages range from about $250 to over $1,000, and
the sound quality will vary accordingly.
If you have a larger space and the budget to
match, consider looking into a higher-end speaker system and receiver.
You can find all sorts of options on the internet with your initial
research, but you will probably want to visit some electronics or home
theaters stores to hear the quality of these speakers before you buy
them.
If you’re investing a lot of money
in your home movie
theater, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting
exactly what you want.
Once you’ve decided on the
components you’ll be using, it’s time to think
about seating. Sofas, recliners, and even movie theater seating are all
options.
It’s fun to shop around for these
items, especially
when you start looking into theater seating. From old-style, flip-up
seats to cushy, reclining models, there’s a lot to choose
from!
Lastly, consider the lighting in your room.
You’ll want to make sure any windows have heavy curtains or
drapes to eliminate glare on the screen. Additionally, you’ll
want some ambient lighting in your home movie theater to prevent injury
while you or your guests are moving about in the dark.