Home Theater Rooms

Ever thought of turning that unused attic, basement or garage space into a brand new home theater room?

Home theater rooms are an increasingly popular trend in home additions. View your favorite movies on that big screen, while in the comfort of your own home.

Your home theater room needs some basic equipment, as well as careful attention given to layout and design, to become a comfortable home entertainment center the whole family can and will enjoy. Let us help you get started today!

We’ll work with you to see where in your home you might be able to include this room Basements are ideal locations since they have limited natural light. Unused attic space is also a great choice. Stand in the space and try to get a sense of how much sound from other areas of the house or outside may penetrate. Think about how close the home theater space will be to other living areas and how that will work with the rest of the household.

Once we have located a space, we’ll start thinking about layout and design. If you are planning to put a huge TV screen in there, you will need enough space for both the system set-up, as well as enough room for viewers to not feel cramped. A basic home theater system usually involves a large TV, receiver, DVD system and multiple speakers. Other nice extras include a bar area and fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks.

Although it’s not necessary to have all your equipment needs decided before we begin your project, you will need to have some sense of what size television you will be buying to help you determine the size of the space. As a general rule, the best distance for viewing is about two and a half to three times the screen diagonal measurement.

The room layout should have as few doors and windows as possible and be a large square or rectangular space. Built-in wall shelves work great both for storing books and movies, as well as acting as another sound barrier. Good lighting and dimmer switches are a must to ensure you can find what you are looking for when you need it and the ability to soften the lighting when the show is on. Also, you’ll need to cover any windows with thick drapes to block light and help with acoustics.

Wood floors and carpeting are the most popular choices for home theaters. Carpet is great for muffling sound that may otherwise reverberate, as well as giving the room a more cozy appearance. If you choose hardwood, you’ll need to add a large rug to help absorb the sound.

Time spent in planning and preparation always means a smoother building period, meaning you may be able to have your dream of a home theater much quicker than you thought possible.