23 May Home Theater Project Ideas the Whole Family Will Love

A TV night with the whole family gathered around, enjoying favorite snacks and binge watching a favorite series, or enjoying the latest kid-friendly movie, a fast-paced adventure, or a hilarious rom-com, is a great way to spend time together. Relaxing with those whose company you enjoy is always a fine idea. 

Would you like to take your experience up a notch or two? Designing a home theater offers you and your family an immersive entertainment experience without ever having to leave the comfort of your home. 

To create a home theater for the whole family, your focus should be on comfort, entertainment, and an atmosphere of fun. Prioritize entertainment that focuses on a family experience, but also consider options for hosting friends as well.  Here we offer home theater projects your whole family will love. 

Choosing Your Location

In real estate, success is said to hinge on “location, location, location”. The same applies to your home theater. While space for such a project tends to be more limited in your home, some areas offer a superior aesthetic over others. Here are a few of the more common areas of your home that lend themselves to a home theater. 

Basement

Basements are naturally soundproof, for the most part, which makes them an ideal location for your home theater project. Also, a basement offers the space you need to create a comfortable theater experience. Choose either a large screen TV or, as most experts in the field agree, a projector. Now is the time to consider all the bells and whistles!

Because of the soundproofing, you can and should invest in a theatre-quality surround sound system. These work with Bluetooth, so you can also use this system for music when you’re not watching a movie or TV series. 

Unused Bedroom or Seldom-Used Room

A spare bedroom can be converted into a home theatre with a few tweaks. Primarily, soundproofing. You may not have as much space as you would in your basement, but you can still use a projector-style video system or a large screen for viewing. Your sound system must be considerate of the rest of your family, if they aren’t enjoying the theater experience along with you. Also, seating might need to be reduced. 

The smaller square footage of a bedroom offers the ideal space for gamers. If your home theater is mainly a video game sanctuary, then you will be pleased with how you can accommodate your fellow enthusiasts. Special seating, lighting, and all the upgrades that enhance your gaming experience come together in one dedicated room. 

In addition to an unused bedroom, you may have other spare rooms available. A living room that goes unoccupied most of the time, a seldom-used dining room or any other space that can easily be remodeled to accommodate a home theater.

Wiring and Components

When you begin remodeling your space for a home theater, consider the wiring. Be sure to consult with a professional electrical contractor to make sure the voltage and wiring specific to home theater components are up to code. Also, you’ll want to install tubing to keep cords and wires hidden from view. It’s a small thing but helps create a true entertainment room experience. 

Lighting

Consider the kind of lighting used in movie theaters and try to mimic it. Wall sconces and floor lighting provide the true viewing experience of a movie theater. If there are windows, use blackout blinds to prevent light from disrupting your viewing. Mini table lamps on end tables between seating can be used during “intermission.”

Seating

For upscale movie theatre comfort in your home theater, choose your seating wisely. If you have the room, opt for stadium seating with graduated levels. If your space is more intimate, go for the most comfort. Big plush couches or roomy chairs that recline underscore the comfort of your home theater. 

Built-In Storage

By including built-in storage in your home theater, you ensure it stays organized and uncluttered. Just as keeping the messy wires and cords out of view helps to create a clean and immersive experience, so does keeping those home theater and entertainment items organized and tucked away when not in use. You can keep your video gaming components, console, and even the controls for your viewing or sound system in your storage cabinets. Or, use the built-in storage cabinetry to store board games and the like for easy access. 

The Concession Stand

Half the fun of going to the movies is raiding the concession stand. If you want to make movie night extra-special, create an in-home concession stand. A mini-fridge where you can keep all of your favorite beverages, and a bar for storage and mixing drinks are essential if you have the room. Of course, a popcorn machine really underscores the movie theater experience, and the aroma of freshly popped popcorn is a bonus. And don’t forget the candy!

Plan Your Perfect Movie Night

A home theater project is something your whole family will love. Get on board today with help from Seiffert Building Supplies. Our design professionals and project management are here to help out Quad Cities neighbors with home improvement. Contact Seiffert Building Supplies today and start planning your perfect movie night.

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