You might assume that a state-of-the-art home theater requires massive screens, powerful speakers, and room for several rows of seating. While a larger room makes home theater installation easier, in some ways smaller spaces can actually work in your favor. Below are a few tips for designing an amazing home theater system for smaller rooms.

How to Design Home Theater Systems for Small Spaces

1. Measure the Space

Small rooms have much smaller margins for errors, so you’ll need to plan everything in advance. Start by measuring the distance from the likely seating area to where you plan to put the screen. Then take a measure from the seats to the speaker locations. This information will help you choose the optimal screen size and speaker angles to provide the best experience possible.

2. Choose Wall Speakers

Surround-sound speakers are a key ingredient to the theater experience, but they do take up quite a bit of space. Wall speakers can be an ideal solution for smaller spaces, giving you the immersive experience without the clutter. These speakers mount directly into the wall so they can be placed at the best possible angle.

3. Block the Light

Windowless rooms are usually best for home theaters, but sometimes this just isn’t possible. Glare from a window on the opposite wall from the TV can make the screen difficult to see, so focus on controlling the light. Hanging blackout curtains on the windows in your new theater space will help create the most comfortable viewing experience possible.

4. Build Cabinets Into the Walls

Cabinets for storing DVDs, small electronics, remotes, and other items can also take up a lot of space. Corner storage shelving has a smaller footprint but building cabinets directly into the walls is usually a better solution. A skilled home theater installation team can create unobtrusive storage that gives you a clean and uncluttered entertainment space.

If you’re planning a home theater installation, call Acoustix Audio Video, Minneapolis/St. Paul’s premier audiovisual contractor. With their extensive experience and selection of high-quality equipment, they have the resources to design beautiful theater systems for any space. Visit their website for more on their VR modeling and design services or call (952) 826-8999 to discuss your ideas with a member of their team.