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Designing a modern home theater

by Elisa Bruno-Midili 08/22/2022

Have you ever dreamed of having a modern home theater of your very own? Luckily, they are simpler to set up than you might expect. Creating a home theater room requires optimizing all aspects of the environment to better enjoy your favorite movies, television shows, video games and music.

But there’s a bit more to making an amazing home theater than just comfy chairs and surround sound speakers. To help you get started, here are some home theater design ideas to make your dream a reality:

Improve & insulate your sound with acoustic panels

Acoustic panels are an excellent idea for modern home theaters. When added to your walls, acoustic panels improve sound quality in your home theater by eliminating echo and reverb. The best thing is that they are incredibly versatile and available in many colors, textures and sizes to meet your needs.

Acoustic panels can also prevent noise from escaping into other rooms. Feel free to turn up the volume on your favorite movie while the panels absorb the excess sound rather than transfer it.

Install curtains or blinds to reduce outside light

Achieving a zero-glare home movie theater setup requires your room of choice to have little or no natural sunlight. Installing blackout curtains or shutter blinds to block the outside light from your media room will make your viewing experience more comfortable.

Reduced lighting concerns are a major advantage of a basement home theater. If you have a finished basement, consider making it your theater room location and enjoy the shortcut to more control of your environment’s light.

Go with lounge chairs & recliners for maximum comfort

Lounge chairs and recliners are perfect for home theater seating. If you’re short on space, zero wall clearance recliners are an excellent option for a luxurious seat you can spread out in without taking up a ton of square footage.

Making sure you have enough home theater seating for your audience is important as well. Consider having some portable, auxiliary seating options like bean bags and floor cushions available to expand your movie night capabilities.

For help in reducing the messes and distractions, opt for chairs with built-in cup holders. You can also buy or DIY tray tables and cup holders that attach to the arm of the chair whenever you need them.

While comfort is the most important aspect of modern home theater design, don’t forget to make it personal. By using these tips and adding your own creative twist, you can create the perfect place for enjoying a movie night in.

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Elisa Bruno-Midili

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Passionately rebellious, Elisa crafts the industry with individual style and taste. Whether creating collaborative partnerships or brand strategy she digs deep to uncover details and desire. A conscientious contributor and community connector with a message and a mission. Lover of nature, yoga, food, farms. A local guide, photographer and data junkie. Most proud of 2 daughters, 2 granddaughter and husband Ron! 

Now a member of the Ronald Midili Home Team Elisa is positioned to be a guide and resource for all things real etsate. A NYS Licensed Associate Broker at McGrath Realty Inc and a 36 year real estate veteran specializing in sellers who are downsizing or relocating. Creating a stress-free, educational and supportive real estate experience WITH YOU IN MIND. Connecting people with communities and the lifestyle they want and deserve.

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