It’s the room in your house for relaxing, dishing up some
popcorn and watching movies. Some may call it a man cave, others: a family
room. No matter what you call it, every home needs a comfy media room. So get
ready to design… here are some tips to make your perfect media room.
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For basement entertaining, consider light-colored flooring
like laminate wood or vinyl. This will help brighten up the space void of
natural light, and make the room look larger. For a more masculine look, paint
the walls a dark blue, grey, green or even red.
A variety of seating options will allow you to move things
around and constantly update your space. Couches for lounging, bean bag chairs
for tossing around, and even high-top tables for cocktail parties or watching
the football game.
Lighting is another important feature to consider. If you
have low-hanging ceilings, consider building fluorescent lights into the
paneling, or even track lighting for a more modern look. For taller ceilings,
tray lighting can add a special ambiance.
If you’re going for a movie theatre-inspired room, opt for
dark furniture, blackout lights, and red window treatments. While a 60-inch
television is everyone’s wish, high definition projectors (onto a white wall)
can be a better alternative. Toss a starry-night sky mural on the ceiling, a
popcorn machine in the corner, and movie posters on the walls and you’re in
business.
Don’t forget the kids. Without a designated play area in
your home, toys and games tend to pile up everywhere, so square off a section
for the kids and keep everything away and tidy so you can enjoy your media room
space.
