While we adapt to the new reality of staying safe at home, we want to share some ideas on how to transform certain spaces in your home to make everyday life more entertaining.
The idea we bring you in this blog is something every member of the family will enjoy, and it will also foster family togetherness, since it's a space to share.
We're talking about a home theater room, for watching your favorite movies and series, soccer games and why not even playing video games, all in the comfort of your home, with healthy and safe entertainment at your fingertips.
-Space or location
The first step is to define the place or area where you'll set up your new home theater. If you have a spare bedroom, that would be great, since it would be a dedicated space, but if not, another area of your home can work.
It could be a wide hallway, an open area or a spot in a bedroom that you can set up and equip with everything the theater needs.
-Projector or screen
If you want the true movie theater feeling, we recommend using a projector and projection screen, although if you already have a TV set up for this, that's no problem.
However, if you're going to invest in one or the other, the best option is the projector, both economically and visually, since you'd get a wider, more panoramic view.
-Sound system
One of the highlights of a movie theater is its audio system, which wraps you in a sensory experience as if you were inside the movie, and the idea is to try to match that surround sound.
It's a good idea to research brands and prices, since this will give you the quality you need.
Ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted speakers, placed at a distance set by a sound professional, will help you get the theater feeling in your own home, not to mention subwoofers, which reproduce the lowest-frequency sounds.
-Lighting
When it comes to this point, there's no rule or law that stops you from doing whatever you like. You can play with the lighting and design the space to make it even cozier.
For areas like a home theater, indirect lighting is recommended. You could use perimeter LED strips that highlight details on the ceiling or walls, adding aesthetic appeal to the design.
-Seating
Comfort while enjoying a movie is essential, so this point is extremely important. The market offers a wide range of large, comfortable sofas to use as a family, and reclining chairs are always a good idea too.
Finally, for a real movie experience, snacks are a must. They're very easy to prepare: popcorn in your favorite flavor, nachos or hot dogs will complete the feeling of being in a movie theater.
Among the advantages of having your own space to enjoy your favorite movies are that you don't have to wait in line for drinks or food, your couch is cleaner than the theater seats, and best of all, when the movie ends, you're already at home and just steps from your bed.
At CasaMax Inmobiliaria, our designs include a TV room that you can convert into a home theater, or, if you're not using one of the secondary bedrooms, you could also redesign it however you like best.