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.

The first and least fun part of this process is heading to the basement and clearing space. Even if you have no room anywhere else for some of your things, at least pack up them up into boxes. You can always through a cloth over the stack and pretend it’s a table. No one will know.

Begin to decorate the room. This is really a matter of personal taste, but for sound quality purposes, it would be best to cover any walls with drapes or blankets. This will also enhance the intimacy of a real theater and feel more convincing for the movie watchers. Add some furniture. You don’t need much, just a nice old comfy couch. Don’t worry if it’s scratched up, the lights will usually be down low anyway.

Now to turn this room into a real theater. The most affordable option for replicating the experience are high definition flat screens. The HDTV Plasma Samsung devices can be as large as 50 inches which is more than enough. Although not mandatory, the addition of a stereo system for the audio would be preferred for a clearer sound.

Many basements tend to get quite chilly, especially in the dead of winter. Instead renovating your entire heating system, simply buy a portable warming device. The Delonghi space heater is ideal for this set-up. Just place it in the corner and it will quietly keep your theater cozy.

Now, the finishing touch. No one wants to run back and forth from the kitchen to grab a beer or snack, so get a cheap mini-fridge so you don’t miss a minute of entertainment. It’s a nice touch to add a microwave or toaster oven for some popcorn. The Kitchenaid oven is small and portable, great for a spot like this.

If you follow these steps, you’ll be surprised how you quickly you’ve turned that dingy waste of space you once called a basement into your new favorite room. With such a simple set-up, a personal theater can be in every home.