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How To Create a Home Cinema
A home cinema is a dedicated space for you to watch your favourite films. Creating a home cinema, or home theatre, is a luxurious addition to your home, providing the ultimate entertaining space. You can sit back and relax, watching movies in high definition with audio equipment that makes you feel as though you’re part of the action. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Let’s take a look at what you need to create your very own home cinema!
What do I need to create a home cinema?
Adjustable Lighting
Every home cinema should have ambient lighting. Dim the lights when you want to create a relaxing atmosphere or enjoy total darkness to add to the atmosphere of your favourite thriller. Black-out curtains are a great addition if you enjoy a weekend movie marathon. You won’t have your view interrupted by bright sunbeams or glare from outside. Adding backlighting to your TV makes it really stand out and adds that ‘wow’ factor to your cinema room.
Comfortable Seating
When you want to kick back and binge-watch your favourite films, comfy seating is essential! Choose deep sofas with cosy throws and plenty of cushions – especially handy for scary scenes! Love hosting guests? Make sure you have plenty of space to seat them! An L or U-Shaped sofa is a sociable option, giving your friends and family enough room to relax. A foot stool or pouffe is also a welcomed addition and can provide extra seating for any last minute guests.
Refreshments
No cinema experience is complete without a well stocked snack station! Of course, the ultimate movie snack is popcorn, but why not impress your guests with some homemade treats too? From nachos to chicken wings, BBC Good Food have got you covered for some tasty mid-film feasting! Another cinema classic is ice cream. Another indulgence you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home thanks to the Ninja CREAMi! This nifty appliance can make frozen drinks, gelato and sorbets, even 2-in-1 tub flavours of ice cream.
What could make your home cinema hosting even better? Add a wine cooler so you don’t even need to leave the room for a top up! Our vast range of wine coolers make the perfect home cinema accessory. Not just for the grown ups, you can store plenty of chilled drinks for the whole family in one of our wine coolers.
TV & Sound System
Of course, no cinema room would be complete without the main event – the TV and sound system! Choosing the right television and soundbar will elevate your viewing experience. Naturally, the bigger the screen, the more ‘cinema-like’ your room will feel. Some of our largest televisions have screen sizes of 80″ and above! It’s also important to ensure you have the right size screen to suit your room, and that you have adequate spacing between your seating and the screen. Sitting too close can ruin your viewing experience, as can being too far away. Our TV size guide can help you choose the ideal size screen for your new cinema room.
Many TV’s in our range have matching soundbars. A high quality sound system provides the final touch for any cinema room, immersing you in the action.
Which TV is best for a home cinema?
Which television you choose will depend on a number of factors. The screen size you need will depend on the room size and how much space you have for seating. If you want a truly cinematic viewing experience you may want to consider our range of both 4K and 8K TV’s. 4K televisions have four times as many pixels as standard HD TV’s. This means you can enjoy crisper images and sharper lines. OLED TV’s give you deeper blacks and higher contrast. This is especially effective in a dark room, making it a great choice for a home cinema room. Whereas LED and QLED TV’s perform best in light and bright rooms.
Which soundbar is best for a home cinema?
The soundbar you choose will depend on which television you have and the size of your room. Some TV’s have matching soundbars which are designed to work together, providing the best audio experience. Adding a soundbar can significantly improve audio from your standard TV speakers. You can truly immerse yourself in the action of your favourite film, again giving you that cinema experience from the comfort of your own home.
If you have the luxury of a spacious cinema room, take a look at the Samsung Q-Symphony range. This sound system offers a whopping 22 speakers with a powerful subwoofer. Q-Symphony technology synchronises your TV audio with the soundbar to play sound simultaneously, creating a fully absorbing sound experience.
Conclusion
Deciding on the right TV and sound system depends on the size of your room. For the very best audio and visual experience, invest in a high quality resolution television and matching soundbar. At Appliance City, we always have fantastic deals on TV and soundbar bundles to make sure you get the right products at the best possible prices. Need advice on planning your perfect home cinema? Call our friendly and experienced sales team on 0115 965 1937.
