Have you ever wanted to get the experience of watching movies in a theater in your home? Well, now you can. Read on to find out how to do it.
Draw Up a Plan and a Budget
The first thing you need to do is draw up a plan for how you want your home theater to look and function once the work has been completed. Your plans should be as comprehensive and thought through as possible. This will give you something to follow and refer back to once you get the work underway.
You also need to make a budget. This will allow you to stay within your limits and not spend more than you can afford to. If you don’t do this, it will be very easy for you to keep buying new things and your budget will keep expanding. When you’re drawing up your budget, make sure you list all the equipment you’ll need and compare the prices.
Seating
Choosing the seats is a good place to start. The seats are essential in a home theatre, they need to be as comfortable and easy to relax in as possible. You can go for the classic cinema seat; these seats are big and comfortable with arms either side. Alternatively, you can install a big sofa so you can fit more people in there.
The space you have in your room will dictate which chairs and how many of them you can install. But how much money you have to spend will also make a difference. Don’t be afraid to explore the second-hand options if you’re trying to keep the costs as low as you possibly can.
Projecting Equipment
The electrical equipment is what really turns an ordinary room into a home theater. The main technology you’ll need is the projector and the screen. Let’s start with the screen first. For the best possible effect, you should use a simple white projector screen. You can attach these to the wall and then pull them down when you want to use them.
There are lots of different digital projectors on the market today, so you’ll have lots to choose between. You obviously need an HD projector if you want the image to appear clear and crisp when you project. Once you’ve bought it, you should get in contact with a company that offers electrical house services. They will be able to rewire the room, so everything works and looks neat. Finally, you’ll have to hook it up to your blu-ray player.
Lighting
Lighting is something that a lot of people forget about when they’re creating a home theater. If you’re not too bothered about the lights, a simple on and off switch is fine. But some people like to create a more authentic theater experience by doing something a little different with the lighting.
One of the best ways you can do that is to install dimmer lights. This allows you to get the level of lighting exactly how you like it when you’re watching a movie in your new home theater. You can find and install dimmer lights pretty easily, so it’s a good option to consider.
