Everyone prides themselves in the comfort of their home. A home should be where you are at rest and for some that include a good time enjoying movies. Instead of going to the public theatre halls, people nowadays have found a means to set up very comfortable and luxurious theater rooms at home.
Thanks to more affordable technologies, home theatre rooms can be designed on a budget and no longer belong to the rich only. You get to enjoy a good movie without having to leave your home. In this article, we are talking about some of the things you have to consider when designing your home theatre room.
Sound Proofing
The room itself should be fully insulated, the interior walls should consist of soundproofing material to cancel outside noise. You do not want to be listening to kids playing outside or the sound of someone mowing their lawn while watching. For that, you need to soundproof the room by adding a second layer of drywall or adding soundproofing material. If possible, seal off windows and use solid doors, this will help reduce noise inside the room.
Wiring
Proper wiring installation needs to be done. Sometimes you find that there are improved wiring systems that best suit your theatre. Pre-wiring is very important because systems such as the sound system need to be installed with caution and strategically. The cables need to run interconnected through sound speakers. There are strategic positions in which speakers have to be placed:
1. Center – this is either above or below the screen
2. Right or left – a speaker needs to be placed either on the right or left side of the projected screen.
3. Sides- another speaker is placed on either of the sidewalls, adjacent to the seats
4. Rear sound – lastly, a speaker should be at the back of the room at the back wall.
For all these locations, wiring needs to be well-installed to avoid any clutter and wiring-related accidents. Some people prefer to have their sound systems after being installed to be well stored in a box to avoid damage or theft. Depending on your need and budget, you can get a reliable box or even a watch winder safe just to be safe.
Also, there’s a need for wiring for the video projector. It could be on the sides of the projector to hold it in place and others for connections to other systems such as sound systems.
Lighting System
Any good theatre experience has proper lighting. This is to set the mood and a good ambiance for the movie. Basic lighting is done, however, there is a need to have the low key, dim setting for when the movie session is in progress. In most cases, the majority of the lights are located at the rear of the room.
Some technology can allow for the custom led lights to automatically dim themselves when you press play. The lighting system needs to be more flexible to help with setting the appropriate atmosphere on different occasions.
Technology
You can acquire a drop-down movie screen. With this, you can fold the screen on completion of watching and unfold when you want to watch. Unlike the usual screen monitor which can not be folded, the drop-down movie screen is flexible and secure. You need to install a proper System to ventilate the AV rack.
This is to help reduce overheating for the audio and video systems. It will also help extend the life of your equipment. You can also install systems that can help you control things such as lighting, sound, and ventilation at the comfort of your seat. This will help minimize movement in the room.
Proper Seating
The purpose of a home theater is for recreation and no one enjoys being stuck in uncomfortable seats. Movies take time which means you’ll need to be seated for more than an hour or so. A good theatre needs seats that beckon you to relax and enjoy the experience. For that, you can use comfortable sofas or loveseats depending on your budget. However, true luxury is found in tiered theatre seats which demonstrate comfort and relaxation.
They are also arranged in rows and each row going back is slightly raised to ease visibility and set clear sightlines for all viewers in the room. While designing your seats you can also factor in a segment to place snacks such as a drink or popcorn that are commonly eaten while one is watching. If you choose to install plastic cup holders on your seats, you can use a top mold design from a plastic mould maker. Making necessary adjustments to have your experience better is important.
Conclusion
A home theatre room might look like an extravagant project but the comfort is definitely worth it.
