How To Turn Any Space Into a Media Room

When considering the best place to install your media room, most initial thoughts gravitate toward basements or attics.

If your Fort Worth, TX home doesn’t have either of these available, we can make any room fit.

The key to installing a quality media room is finding the right technology and catering it to the space available — wherever that space may be.

Because we firmly believe that we can make any space work as a media room, we will dedicate this blog to discussing the necessary technology rather than fixating on specific types of rooms.

Read on to learn about the features you need to consider and how we can make them work.

See Also: 5 Design Tips for Your Home Theater System

Screen 

The proper screen can turn any room into a multi-functional space.

Allow your living room to serve as a gathering space for family and guests, and utilize the screen when you’re ready to get into media room mode. The right screen can make all the difference in your quality of viewing experience.

You’ll want to consider the size of the screen.

This may seem simple but is worth emphasizing: Only install a screen that will fit the space in question.

A large wall does not necessarily mean you should fit a screen the entire length of that wall, especially if you need to fit AV equipment on one or both sides.

Moreover, if the room is shaped unevenly, a large screen upfront may not be the ideal viewing experience for the audience if the media room narrows going back where the seating is.

Motorized Shades

If you don’t have an isolated space without windows to create the perfect cinematic experience, don’t worry. With motorized shades, we can install the right solution to block out any light, resulting in a complete blackout of your room to provide a true theater experience.

Otherwise, you may be dealing with ambient light that distorts the image on your screen.

Smart blackout shades allow you to control the darkness in your room with just one touch.

Speakers 

The size, shape, and layout of your room will determine the best speaker solution.

In some cases, you can create a surround sound system by arranging multiple speakers around the room based on where the seating is.

In other cases, you may find it more strategic to install hidden speakers. These speakers can be placed within the walls or ceiling, thus producing quality sound without interfering with the décor of the room or taking up any more space.

Projector

We’ve discussed using mainly indoor areas as media rooms. Another option, though, is an outdoor theater. In this case, we suggest rear-projection.

This setup is a bit different than the typically expected projector setup: This projector is arranged behind the screen and projects onto a specific material that filters light through and results in a crisp image.

Of course, various projector options are available for any media room situation.

Are you interested in learning how you can incorporate a media room into your Fort Worth, TX home, regardless of the space? Let us help you find the best placement and technology. Reach out to us here or give us a call at (817) 980-0347.