Spare room in the house, basement, living room, bedroom or even Kitchen can be used as a home theater. Basement is one of the most common room used as home theater. More and more people leave a spare room especially for home theater. For people who have limited space, living room or bedroom are also available. Even the kitchen was changed as home theater according to a post on reddit.
spare room in the house
A dedicated spare room in the house is most ideal space to be used as home theater. Because it can be permanently darkened and sound-treated without rearrange furniture. It is easy to set up a fatastic home theater without so many obstacles.
basement
Dry basement and well ventilated basement is also a very good place to set up home theater equipment. It is naturally darker and quieter (less outside noise). Unfortunately, some basement are wet and when it is raining season, water may come in. So before you use basement, think about these problems to make sure that you will work out a satisfied and successful home theater.
Living room
Living room naturally have a big wall for screen and seating for watching movies. It works well for a multi-purpose home theater.
Bedroom
Some customers who are single choose to make their bedroom as home theater. If making bedroom as home theater, make sure it is big enough to ensure enough viewing space.
What Makes a Room Suitable used as home theater
Rectangular shape (better sound than square rooms)
✔ Enough space for seating (at least 10×12 ft / 3×3.6 m is comfortable)
✔ Minimal windows or ability to block light
✔ Solid walls to reduce sound leakage
✔ Ceiling height of at least 7.5–8 ft (2.3–2.4 m)
Best remmommendations used as home theater rooms
- Best overall: Basement or dedicated spare room
- Best multipurpose: Living room
- Best budget: Any quiet room with light control and rectangular shape
