Media rooms are meant to bring families together. They are that one place in the home where everyone should have their own place to kick back and relax. In addition to being relaxing, the room should be fun. Here are some ways to get started creating the perfect for your home media room.
The primary focal point of a media room is the screen on which the media will be displayed. One popular option is a traditional entertainment system that is capable of holding a large screen television, input devices, gaming systems, and stereo controls out of sight. This allows for a great deal of flexibility in accommodating various types of televisions and provides ample storage space that is fully incorporated into the design.
Another option is an entertainment cabinet that holds only accessories while the television is mounted directly to the wall. This can be a better solution for very large televisions while still providing hidden storage for wires and accessories.
One of the newer solutions is a projector and wall screen. These are available at remarkably affordable prices and bring the feeling of a movie theater into your home. Screens can be wall or ceiling mounted and are completely hidden from view when not in use. A ceiling mounted projector is out of the way and depending on the quality can create images comparable to some of the best televisions. Some of the most affordable projectors do work best in very low lighting so be sure to use light blocking draperies over any windows in the room for an optimal daytime viewing experience.
Choosing the right seating is one of the most important decisions you will make. When you begin shopping for the perfect seating let your imagination go wild. You do not have to be confined to traditional options, although they have become favorites for a reason. Take the time to consider what will work best for you, your friends, and your family, then shop with those considerations in mind.
If everyone in your household likes to have their own space, you may want to consider individual seating such as recliners or club chairs with coordinating ottomans. Families that enjoy sitting together may want a large sectional or a cohesive living room set that can be arranged to best showcase the screen. If you intend to do a lot of gaming in the room, you may want to invest in gaming chairs, beanbags, or floor cushions that can be stored out of the way when not in use.
An often overlooked option is a sofa sleeper. One or two of these can be used in place of a sectional and then allow the space to be transformed into an extra bedroom when guests arrive. It's also a great way to spend a weekend binging on Netflix or enjoying a gaming marathon.
This is a room for its users to relax and enjoy themselves. A place to escape the daily routine and have fun with the people who mean the most to you. It is also a place where you should feel free to indulge your senses in those colors and textures that make you feel most relaxed.
This is a great time to explore with different colors or fabrics. If luxury feels like supple leather to you, take the time to go feel various pieces of leather furniture. Create an old clubhouse theme with overstuffed furniture, heavy cabinetry, and thick drapes. On the other hand, if the newest technology, clean lines, and minimalism promotes feelings of relaxation, consider more modern pieces with slender profiles and lighter fabrics.
Creating the perfect media room for you and your family will take careful planning and attention to detail. Make a list of the qualities each person in the family most wants the room to incorporate along with a details about what will make them feel relaxed enough to enjoy the time together. Find where those preferences merge and work together to create a room the whole family can enjoy. P.S. If you need assistance, we have designers at our Howell and Middletown, New Jersey showrooms on standby ready to help you!
