If you’re setting up a home cinema, filling it with high-quality gadgets and all the latest tech is essential!
With a top-spec hi-fi system, comfortable chairs and lighting to set the tone, you can relax and truly immerse yourself in the cinematic experience. If you’re ready for the ultimate escape from the daily routine, here’s how to kit out the perfect home cinema.
- High-definition screen
Firstly, choosing a large, flat TV or projector screen is essential to ensure a great viewing experience. Many of the latest films are released in 4K, so having a projector that promises quality will deliver the best possible experience.
It’s also possible to get TVs with 3D abilities, but this isn’t necessary and might not be your preference either. Take some time to read online reviews for the best home cinema projectors, because you’ll need to ensure that it suits your space and budget. A TV may be a more cost-effective option.
- Surround sound
Part of the movie theatre experience involves the sound effects and music dancing around you as you watch the film. You can re-create this effect at home by choosing the right surround sound hi-fi system!
Quality speakers deliver maximum enjoyment from films. Depending on the layout of your home cinema room, you can position the speakers in different places for a truly immersive spatial effect. Don’t forget that you can use a sound bar underneath your screen if space comes at a premium.
- Soft seats
It’s very important to choose chairs and furnishings that are both comfortable and ergonomic to keep you happy and entertained for hours.
Many luxury new homes come equipped with sofas and armchairs, which gives you more flexibility to either tweak your living room or focus on creating a separate home cinema. If you think you’ll be watching movies mostly on your own, an armchair could provide everything you need.
However, if you’re planning to invite family and friends round to watch your favourite films together, it’s worth adding a three-seater sofa or separate chairs to give everyone that cinematic experience.
- Dynamic lighting
Finally, it wouldn’t be the cinema without atmospheric lighting.
Whether you choose total darkness or LED strip lights in blue and purple, there are so many ways to set the tone and be entertained. Learning how to use smart lighting means you can program lights to flash and illuminate in response to sound or lighting cues during the film.
We recommend fitting your home cinema room with blackout blinds and placing any artificial lighting behind the screen, never opposite or in front of it. This will minimise the chance of distracting reflections and allow you to focus on the show.
- Refreshments
Finally, don’t forget the bar!
Make sure that your home cinema is near somewhere you can grab food and drinks without delay, especially if you’ll be watching with friends. Sit back, take a sip of a cold drink, and tuck into some deliciously salty popcorn. Let the show begin!
