About Media Rooms

Media rooms and home theaters have become the centerpiece for many homes. These rooms provide television, movie and video game entertainment in the most relaxing area to enjoy these luxuries. Media rooms can be designed in many styles and understanding the different aspects can help with your custom design.

Function

Media rooms serve many purposes in the home with the key word being entertainment. Some people create these rooms as a place to relax and enjoy themselves while others create it as a popular hang out, to enjoy group screenings and sports games. Deciding the main function will help take the next step towards decoration and designing.

Features

The focal point in the room should be the television. Today, there is nothing better than a flat panel widescreen HDTV and the bigger the better. Help save space by mounting the television directly to the wall. The true experience of the movies and television shows should be complemented with a surround sound system. This will replicate the movie theater sound and really pull viewers into the movie they are seeing. The walls and floor should be a dark color so that they provide fewer distractions when watching media. Using wood tones or even a black will work best and lighting should also be from the walls instead of the ceiling. Specially designed lighting kits will ensure the best media room atmosphere.

Considerations

The media room should be a room without hassle and this is why all of the electronics and functions around the room should be controlled wirelessly. The surround sound is one of the biggest issues, because dangling cords can put a damper on the atmosphere and be a potential tripping area. Every function in the room can be programmed into a digital universal remote control, creating less clutter and convenience with just a push of the button.

Furniture

Furniture is one of the most important parts of a media room, because when you and your guests are enjoying the luxuries, you will want to be in the most relaxing place possible. A mixture of recliners and love seats should be used throughout the room and placed in a row style so everyone has view of the screen. A couch with a pull out bed should be considered relaxing while sprawled out on the bed.

Extras

Adding extras can make the media room truly yours. Framed posters of your favorite movies add a personalized touch. Popcorn machines add the true theater smell and experience. A projection system can provide a larger picture than a television and extra seating like bean bags will provide spots for crowded nights.

Resources

• Media room accessories