This is the exact same question I asked myself before I had anything set-up. I actually hadn’t even considered the possibility of being able to build a home theater since my family’s house is nothing but a one-story living space with considerably tiny rooms. You always see nice pictures of extravagant houses with professionally designed home theaters and fancy movie seats and I figured that was just for them. I had every right to be envious of those home theater set-ups. Why? Entertainment rooms of any caliber can be a personal space to have fun, enjoy movies the way you want to and take gaming and entertainment to a whole new level.
To enjoy movies with friends and family the way you want to
There is something to be said about enjoying movies the way you do in theaters just from the comfort of your own home. Friends and family can have a significantly easier time coming to the house than meeting at a theater. What if there are no good movies out? BUT YET YOU STILL WANT TO GO? If only Netflix was “coming soon to theaters.” What if you could come home from classes, work, or just a long hard day and crash in a sofa completely immersed watching The Office on a 120′ screen? A home cinema space has the ability to bring everyone together in a fun environment whether it be during a social event or just the family’s designated movie night.
Take entertainment and video game immersion to a whole new level
A theater with a good movie on the screen it really captivates you doesn’t it? Movie theaters have the ability to bring us a step closer to the world of our favorite movie characters. Even better, now it’s possible to bring that same experience to our own home. You don’t have to have an elaborate set up to create your own similar experience. What’s even cooler is being able to play video games on a screen twice the size of a TV and for a cheaper price. It’s so much neater to bring friends over and be able to game on a screen where split screen actually doesn’t feel like…well… split screen. If you don’t have the space indoor then have you ever considered the possibility of making a movie theater room in your backyard?
Have a place to completely unwind and relax
Does anyone else like the stillness of a movie theater during a hot, rainy, or snowy day? Any chance I got I would always suggest hanging out with friends and then go to a movie late at night. For me, it was an awesome way to decompress and experience comedy, adventure, or horror with friends late at night. What’s awesome about having a home theater is that you can have those experiences any night you want with anyone you want. My girlfriend and I always enjoy coming back from work and watching movies late at night. Our experience with that has become even better just by investing in a projector and a movie screen. You can also invest various amounts of money on ways to decorate and them up the place. The LED lights in my room, as well as the movie posters and mini fridge, make my room an enjoyable place to be in even when I’m just hanging out and not doing anything.
Not every favorite movie is playing in public theater
Think about how many of your favorite movies played in the theaters that came and went. What about cartoons and shows that never played on the big screen? As I mentioned before, sometimes you really want to go to the theater but sometimes you just end up saying “there’s nothing good out right now.” A home theater provides you with the opportunity to watch virtually anything and everything that’s on Netflix, Amazon, or even YouTube- in a home theater!
My room is by no means an extravagant set-up, but through taking time to research what others were doing I was able to find the right products for my budget and my needs. It’s hard to explain just how much your experience of games and movies changes when you build a completely immersive platform for them. I agree that building one in your house can be quite expensive but at the same time, there are tons of people (including myself) that have been able to do it for the $1000 price mark. If my experiences with having a home theater design came up short, I wouldn’t have started this blog in the first place. There really is no limit to what you can do when it comes to home theater design and this blog is designed to help you find out the best way you can go about creating one if you choose to. If you have any questions or comments feel free to reach out to me at entertainmentden.ns@gmail.com.
What does it cost to create a home theater?
Below are the total costs that I have spent on my movie theater so far. Also, note that I didn’t accumulate all these products at once. It turned into one thing after another and that’s how I recommend going about it if you’re on a budget like me.
Projector: $650
Screen: $146
Speakers: $350
PS4: $150
Total cost: about $1300
I recommend starting to save up for the products of each category listed above and then moving on to the decor such as LED lights and movie posters. My parents were definitely on a budget and chances are that you might already have one or two of the above products already. The projector and movie screen was actually the last two components in our movie theater since my brother and I already had a PS4 and my family already had speakers. If you want to see more in-depth reviews of the products that I personally use, then check out my Youtube Channel here.