The Ultimate Guide to Home Cinema
Do you want to create the ultimate home theatre in your home? We show you what makes the ultimate home theatre and what makes a dual purpose & media/family room.
A dedicated home theatre is a luxury environment with a fully immersive cinema experience shown on a high resolution big screen and Dolby Atmos sound that places you in the centre of the action. Settle into a movie, take in a concert or sporting event, switch on the games console or just watch regular TV, all will be like you’ve never experienced before.
Your home theatre will likely have specialised seating, lighting, control, acoustic treatments and structural works.
Dual purpose rooms often have a concealed projection screen and projector that descends from the ceiling or other hidden recess when in use and returns to its hidden status when the system is switched off allowing the transformation to a living space with usual room decor.
Media/Family Rooms
These are multi-use spaces, where a large TV forms the centre of the experience. TV’s with sound-bars or centre channel loudspeakers installed below can also be hidden and motorised to appear on demand or, as is increasingly popular, integrated into a ‘made to measure’ media wall where all components are discretely housed.
Audio performance can be the equal of a dedicated Cinema with loudspeakers either engineered into the fabric of the building or stylishly wall mounted.
What can I watch and listen to?
You’ll be able to watch anything from regular TV, Sky, 4KTV through to Blu-Ray, Gaming and the plethora of Apps and streaming platforms, all benefiting from the immersive audio performance embedded in every broadcast standard.
Where can I build my cinema?
Practically anywhere assuming there is sufficient space to incorporate the desired screen size and seating. Garages and lofts make ideal environments for conversion as do outbuildings such as garden rooms although any reasonably sized room will work well.
Each element contributes; and it’s the sum of these parts that combine to deliver the ultimate experience!
Dawsons have pioneered home cinema since 1980’s and have designed and built dedicated home cinemas, media & dual-purpose rooms across the UK. Get in touch for a survey of your property, where they’ll recommend best use of your available space and help bring your ideas to life.
