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Designing your home cinema involves more than just picking out a lovely couch or recliners - you’ll need to consider the acoustics of the room, viewing distance, how colours will affect the display, and so on. When you get a Tasker to take care of your cinema room design, this specialist will guide you in picking out the finishes and furniture to help you create the best possible experience in your new home theatre. 

While the details of each Tasker’s checklist may vary, you can generally expect the following items to be on their agenda:

Choosing the right room

This could be your living room, the basement, or a spare bedroom. Ideally, you should choose a rectangular room since square rooms can distort the sound. When picking out a room, try to choose one with as few windows as possible. 

This is because windows reflect sound and let outdoor light peek through - things that aren’t conducive for the home theatre experience. Be sure to put heavy curtains, shades, or blinds over each window and seal out any light. 

Home cinema flooring

Consider getting wall-to-wall carpeting or adding area rugs to the room. These absorb sound and are very comfortable to lounge on. If the home cinema designer does not install carpeting themselves, you can find a local carpeting specialist to do it for you.

Home cinema walls

If the walls of your chosen room are made of bare concrete, put up drywall or acoustic panels. These prevent echoes and enhance the listening experience in your theatre. In terms of colour, pick out dark shades like grey, olive, tan, or burgundy. Light and white paint or wallpaper can bounce off the display screen, so steer clear of these.

If using paint, choose a flat finish and avoid gloss or semi-gloss finishes; these can distract viewers during brightly lit scenes. Finally, avoid adding any wall art since the glass reflects sound just like a window would.

Home cinema furniture and decor

Seats should be comfortable, forward-facing, and shouldn’t have a high back, especially if there are several “rows” in the theatre. Create a balance of soft, sound-absorbing surfaces with slightly reflective materials like knick-knacks on a table. 

You don’t want to absorb all the sound - the key is to create a good balance. You can easily haul your loungers or couches to the room with the help of a nearby heavy lifting team.

Home cinema lighting design

This can be as simple or as complex as you like - tell your Tasker what you envision, and wait for them to make it happen! When designing the lighting of your home theatre, look into soffits, which go around the room’s perimeter. 

Recessed lights can be added below the soffits or on the ceiling to create that distinct theatre vibe. Dimmers and rope lights are also popular picks among other home theatre owners.