Small Home Theater Room Design ideas

Home theater space with grey walls and black seating.

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Eliminate Bulky Entertainment or Media Center

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A home theater is on everyone’s wish list, but there is no need to leave it there. A lack of space doesn’t mean you can’t have a home theater room. With today’s technology and intuitive furniture design, you don’t need a large family room or finished basement. You can convert a guest bedroom, a bonus room or nonconforming bedroom, or even an enclosed porch. Here are some of the best small home theater room design ideas from the experts at Bekins.

Eliminate the need for a bulky entertainment or media center.

The average entertainment center, media center, or tv stand has a depth of anywhere from 15 to 22 inches. That means you are losing anywhere from a foot to two feet of space in your small home theater just to the entertainment center along the wall. Here are some small home theater ideas that eliminate the need for this furniture and give you a bit more space in your home theater.

Swap out the big screen television with a drop-down projector screen.

Bekins experts can install a drop-down projector screen with an out-of-sight but hardwired projector. These are connected with wireless technology that can be integrated with the rest of your smart home. They can usually be controlled by the same device you use to control all of the smart systems in your home.

An image of a theater projector

Install in-wall or in-ceiling audio instead of a soundbar.

A sound bar requires mounting on the wall or sitting on a cabinet under the television. By contrast, Bekins experts can install hardwired audio components inset to the wall or ceiling. This makes them unobtrusive and prevents them from distracting from the overall decor of the small home theater room. The audio can be controlled with your smart device. Meanwhile, the surround sound allows all viewers to have the same experience regardless of seating.

Reduce or eliminate physically connected devices.

Whether using a big screen tv or a drop-down projection screen, it is easy to reduce the number of devices physically connected to the television or projector. Instead of connecting streaming devices with cords, streaming can be accomplished through your smart devices via wi-fi or Bluetooth. When all media is digital and accessible wirelessly, there is little need for an entertainment center. Your entire home theater can be controlled along with the rest of your smart home, all from the same device you use to control things like climate and home access.

Built-in custom cabinets and shelving could be an option.

Depending on the space you are turning into a small home theater room, built-in cabinets and shelving could be an option. This requires much less depth from the wall than an entertainment center but still allows you to store and display your favorite media and devices. If these are not an option, there are slim entertainment centers or tv stands that can be used for this purpose.

Maximize seating and give everyone a prime viewing experience.

It’s always a race to sit in the center of the screen, but not everyone can be in that prime position to watch in a small home theater. One of the best small home theater design ideas is to use tiered or raised seating. Some people accomplish this by building a raised platform behind the primary row of seating, but there is an easier solution.

A red and gold home theater setup with tiered seating

These raised sofa recliners are the perfect option for a small home theater that is longer than it is wide. A sofa with three reclining theater seats is place in front, with a matching raised bank of reclining theater seats to be placed behind. You can easily seat 6 to 8 people comfortably in a small home theater with this type of home theater furniture.

When designing a very narrow home theater room, having a long screen with a sectional on the opposite wall can create a similar viewing experience for multiple people. Modular sectionals are best for these spaces so that you can arrange it in one long row rather than in a U or L shape. Having a chaise on one end still works if it can be placed in a corner.

Other small home theater room ideas for the ideal theater experience

Styling your small home theater is just as important as the technology and features of the theater system itself. There are some important design decisions that need to be made. Will you design your home theater with a particular theme in mind? Do you prefer certain colors? Most home theater rooms are of a modern or luxe design.

Here are a few more small home theater room design ideas to consider as you design the decor, style, and theme of your new small home theater room.

Mood lighting. Lighting is important, but you don’t want it to be obtrusive. Flat lights built into the wall or wall sconces are best. These should be installed every few feet throughout the room. Installing lighting that can be controlled on a dimmer is best. Bekins experts can connect this lighting to the rest of your smart home so that you can control the lighting from your theater seat with ease.
Blackout curtains or dark drapes. If there are any windows in your new home theater room, you’ll need to cover them. If you will only be using the home theater for viewing, blackout curtains designed to remain in place are ideal. However, if you want the option of opening your windows, opt for dark drapes that can easily be swept aside and tied out of the way. Either way, make sure outdoor light is not visible at all in the theater for the ideal experience.
Sound barriers. Sound barriers are very important for a small home theater, both for the viewer and for those in the rest of the house. There need to be sound absorbers in the home theater room, with sound barriers preventing outside noises into the theater. There are many ways this can be done, and your Bekins professional can help you find the right option.
Plush area rugs or carpet. One of the best ways to absorb sound is with a plush area rug or carpet. Not only do they help cut down on the sound that escapes the theater room, they also give your feet a nice plush surface so you can feel completely comfortable and at home.

There are many more small home theater design ideas available when you talk to our experts at Bekins. We can help you ensure your home theater is everything you want it to be. You can also work with an interior designer to help you sort out the details of your home theater decor. Themed home theaters are also a lot of fun, and nerdy themes like Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, or a blending of all of the above can be easily accomplished with some decals, posters, and other vintage items.

Leave your small home theater design and integration to the experts at Bekins.

Bekins is the most qualified home theater design and smart home integration company in Michigan and the surrounding area. Our experienced and skilled technicians have earned more than 24 regional, national, and international recognitions.

Bekins is a Member of Excellence in the Custom Electronics Design and Integration Association, and was only the second company to receive the distinction. Bekins also holds the HTA Certified “Estate” certification from the Home Technology Association, which also labeled Bekins as “Best in the US.”

Your small home theater design is only one of the smart home integrations that the experts at Bekins can install. We also offer smart appliances for your kitchen, laundry room, and more. Your entire home can be connected to your smart devices once your small home theater, smart appliances, and monitoring systems are integrated into one system.

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Bekins is a local, family-owned, internationally acclaimed appliance and electronics company in West Michigan. It started as a service company in 1975 when Harvey and Barbara Bekins started their own appliance repair business out of their home in Grand Haven. We still view ourselves as a service company today, but now we also sell, install and service both appliances and electronics across West Michigan.

Scott started in the business as an 8-year-old holding the flashlight for his father. Scott rolled in the first appliances when Harvey and Barb opened our Grand Haven showroom in 1982. After Scott bought the company from his parents, Bekins started offering custom electronic services and then expanded with another state-of-the-art, interactive showroom in Grand Rapids.

In all, Bekins has earned more than 21 national and international honors. That does not include their Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics or their Grand Haven Tribune People’s Choice Award for Best Appliances (17 years and counting!).

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