Home Theater

Turning Your Basement Into A Home Theater

How many times have you watched television shows about celebrities and their houses, showing off their personal home theaters? Cool houses like these may leave you frustrated and yearning, but there’s no reason. With a few affordable items, anyone can turn even a cold basement into a personal theater, just like the rich.

First thing you’re going to have to do is clear some room. Pack any loose items up in boxes and move them out. If you have nowhere to else to put these the boxes, then just stack them against the wall. You can always drape something over them if they remain an eyesore.

There is no right or wrong way to decorate a room, but there are common tricks for dressing up a theater. The first is to place drapes or sheets on as much of the wall-space as possible. This not only adds to the intimacy, but helps dampen any echo. When selecting furniture, go for comfort, not appearance, since the lights will always be low. Also, it’s easy to find a cheap used couch if you don’t care what it looks like.

Now to select what viewing device will be the centerpiece of your new room. Affordable and high quality, the easy choice is a high definition flat screen. The HDTV Plasma Samsung is always a best seller. Its 50 inch model is enough to wow anyone who walks in. For audio, it’s usually standard to hook the sound up to a stereo system for that extra clarity.

Understandably, most houses don’t have heated basements. If you live in a cold area, you may want to consider buying a portable device to keep you warm during the winter months. The Delonghi space heater is a reasonably priced option. All you have to do is plug it in and you’ll be cozy within minutes.

The addition of a food supply will really boost your new fancy room. Install a mini-fridge so you don’t have to run back and forth to the kitchen during the movie or game. It’s a nice idea to add a small cooking device, such as a microwave or toaster oven, so you can heat up some popcorn on a whim. The Kitchenaid oven is ideal for a small room like this.

It doesn’t always take a fat wallet to enjoy some of the finer things in life. You can do it for next to nothing. You’ll be able to enjoy that movie or game and sit back knowing that you didn’t break the bank in the process.

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