Media rooms are now all the rage. If people don't have one, but don\'t want to move, they are adding them to their existing houses.
Valuable suggestions for a fabulous media room:
1. Take into account oversized sofas, chairs and ottomans. Theater seating is nice, but keep in mind that you are unable to stretch out. For this reason, some of my clients prefer sectional or oversized furniture instead.
2. Do not make the room too big. A bigger room is far more complicated to effectively fill with sound.
three. Prevent square rooms. They tend to produce strange sounds. A rectangular room is perfect. Location the screen on the narrow side. The wall behind the screen must not have windows or a door.
four. Be prepared to install drapes to avoid glare or light gaps around windows. You will also have the added benefit of the fabric helping with the sound.
five. You do not want high ceilings in a media room. Regular height ceilings are ideal for sound control.
6. Use flat paint and dark wall colors. Dark gray or black is a superb choice.
7. Fabric or micro-fiber furniture pieces are a better option than leather. Some leather pieces make noise as you move around on them and can be a distraction.
8. Hardwood floors are amazing for your family room, but a big mistake in a media room. Sound is best controlled by selecting carpet as your flooring option.
9. Don't forget the snacks. A nice bar or snack area with a refrigerator and microwave with make it convenient to make popcorn and definitely get that \"going to the movies\" experience.
