| squo;s television and sound equipment can transport | | | | numerous. Look for furniture that promises durability |
| you across continents and through time. To fully | | | | and that is made of quality materials. These features |
| appreciate the home theater experience, choosing the | | | | are key to long-lasting furniture. When looking for |
| furniture and seating for your home should be done | | | | shelving or entertainment units, take into account the |
| with care. A home theater will bring many hours of | | | | overall design of your room. There is furniture designed |
| enjoyment and increase the value of your home. With | | | | to hide all of your audio equipment and some meant to |
| a vision in mind, and the right company to guide you, | | | | display them. You can use a tower, a wall unit, or an |
| you can find furniture and seating that is comfortable, | | | | entertainment center for your equipment. For tight |
| stylish and conducive to an exciting home theater | | | | spaces, you can purchase a corner unit. Most units are |
| experience. | | | | equipped to accommodate flat panel plasma or LCD |
| When designing your home theater, consider the | | | | televisions, but will work with other styles as well. Tall |
| following things: | | | | skinny tower design holds all of your audio equipment, |
| -How much space do you have to work with? Decide | | | | while taking up very little room. If height is an issue, you |
| where you want the television and audio equipment to | | | | can purchase a short tower that is a bit longer than |
| be placed. If necessary, choose a tower or | | | | the rest. |
| entertainment unit that fits the location, and then select | | | | Towers and entertainment centers come in many |
| audio equipment to fit. When measuring the room for | | | | colors, and you can choose from wood, glass, metal, |
| furniture and seating needs, remember to include | | | | or a combination to fit any décor. If space is very |
| adequate space between the seating area and the | | | | limited, consider wall mounting a flat-panel display and |
| screen. Remember to also include any space you may | | | | utilizing small shelving underneath to hold the DVD |
| need for tables, cabinets or speaker stands. | | | | player and audio equipment. |
| -What is your budget? Knowing how much money | | | | Theater chairs are important elements in a home |
| you can spend will make your furniture option choices | | | | theater room. Comfort and practicality should take |
| easier. This will allow you to choose extra options and | | | | center stage when choosing your seating. Recliners |
| accessories up front rather than having to upgrade | | | | are a popular option and can work well in most rooms. |
| later. | | | | Leather seating provides extraordinary comfort and |
| -How many people on average will use your home | | | | the practicality of a wipe clean surface. Some recliners |
| theater? The amount and size of the seating will be | | | | can be arranged theater style or connected all |
| limited by space. Once you decide how many seats | | | | together. Many recliners come with cup holders that |
| you need, you can work with a professional company | | | | resemble an actual movie theater seat. When |
| to help you make the best use of your space. | | | | choosing a recliner, keep in mind how much it reclines. If |
| -What kind of seating is right for you? If space permits, | | | | the chair fully reclined makes viewing your television |
| you can toy with the many seating options available | | | | screen impossible, you may need to either redesign the |
| for comfort and pleasure. You can choose to line up | | | | room or rethink your furniture choices. If your home |
| the seating, connect it, or spread it out. You can | | | | theater will be used by kids, you may want to consider |
| choose a couch, recliner, or chairs with many varying | | | | bean bags and some other low cost seating. These |
| options. | | | | items are easy to clean and can be moved around |
| -How do you want the room to feel? If you want your | | | | depending on the size and number of kids watching |
| home theater room to feel warm, you may need to | | | | television. |
| add carpeting or purchase large, stuffed chairs. If you | | | | A home theater that you can enjoy may take time to |
| want the room to feel open, you may want to have | | | | design. If you need help deciding which furniture and |
| many small pieces of furniture rather than a few large | | | | seating to choose, visit a retailer that has in-store |
| ones. | | | | theaters. Seeing a fully designed room should help you |
| The options available for furniture and seating are | | | | get an idea of what possibilities await you. |