Home Theater Design

Home Theater Design - Plan the Theater You've Always Wanted
By Steve Faber

So, you've been bitten by the home theater bug, eh? You want to design your own home theater but are unsure about how to do it? Here are some quick tips on how to design you very own home theater. First, there are some basic questions you must answer.

1)How much space are you working with, or, alternatively, if you are building a room from scratch, how many people would you like to seat in your home theater? If using an existing room, what shape is it. Is it a closed room or is it open to the rest of the home? Where is the door in relation to the rest of the room? Would you like true theater type seating or will you be using sofas and love seats?

2)Will it be a multi-use room or a dedicated theater? If you are using the room for multiple purposes, you will need to be more careful about hiding components to integrate the theater with the rest of the room. Layout will become extremely important so you can maximize the use of the available space.

3)What is your home theater budget?- If you are fairly new to the game, you may not have a good idea about a realistic budget, so do some research on material and equipment costs.

4)What kind of décor are you trying to achieve. Do you want an art deco theater straight out of the 1930's? How about something a little more contemporary? Do you have a design theme in your home you are trying to match? Have you seen pictures of home theaters that you liked? Are you working with an interior designer in the rest of your home, or did you use the services of an interior designer to achieve the décor you have throughout your home?