Basement Media Center Design Tips

With more people spending time at home these days, installing a basement media center has become increasingly popular. Not only do they provide extra livable space, they increase the value of your home.

Before taking the plunge, it’s important that you figure out what you want from your basement media center, and how to get the best results from your individual space. For example, some basements let in a lot of natural light, while others have to contend with loud furnaces and air conditioners. Once you’ve identified potential issues to address, you’ll have a better idea of what you need to make a comfortable media room. Read on for our basement entertainment center tips in Midland, MI:

• Address any sound and lighting issues: Everyone’s basement is different, so spend some time looking around and listening during different times of day. For example, the sun might make it difficult to see TV screens, while a loud HVAC unit could make it difficult to hear. Once you’ve determined what kind of quirks you’re dealing with, you can take measures to mitigate them. For example, blackout curtains are popular in most media rooms. If you have a noisy furnace, plan to place your TV as far away from it as possible. You may also need to install soundproofing and materials to improve the acoustics.
• Decide on the type of media room you want: Next, decide what kind of media room you’re going for. Do you want a dedicated movie theater, a combination media room and library, a playroom and media room or something else entirely? Knowing what you want to get out of the space will help you select the right cabinetry, design, lighting and furniture.
• Select an entertainment center: After you’ve decided on a purpose and general style, you can start browsing entertainment centers. Custom cabinetry is a great choice for basement media rooms, especially if you have an irregularly-shaped basement. You can choose the style, materials and hardware, plus all the details. Whether you want cabinets to hide your DVDs and media equipment, bookshelves to house your personal library or something to show off your massive TV, custom cabinetry ensures that you get exactly what you want.
• Choose your appliances and furniture: After you’ve chosen your entertainment center, you can start picking out appliances and furniture to fit. (You may need to buy certain appliances, like your TV, before your custom cabinetry can be built.) By this time, you’ll know whether you want to add several couches, armchairs or other seating options. You might consider adding a small “kitchen” area with a microwave, refrigerator and storage to house movie night snacks.

When you choose custom-built cabinetry, your basement media center design possibilities in Midland, MI are endless. Not sure what you want? Your cabinet contractor can give you basement media room design advice based on what they’ve built before and what other customers particularly love. The better idea you have beforehand, however, the easier it will be to build the home theater space of your dreams. Call Nowak Cabinets of Midland to get started.

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