Multi-functional entertainment
As your needs – and those of your family – grow and change, it’s often necessary to allow your home to change with them. Perhaps the play room that was full of children’s toys needs a transformation now that the kids are older. Or maybe the spare bedroom doesn’t get slept in much these days and could be put to better use. This is when a multi-functional entertainment space can really bring value to your home, combining media and more to create a unique and immersive environment. Here, we explore how to make a space that goes beyond the function of a media room, delivering a versatile hub dedicated to entertainment.
Designing an entertainment space
A multi-functional entertainment space should be designed in a way that enables you to seamlessly transition between activities. It might incorporate a home cinema style projector and screen with a quality sound system, your gaming consoles, a pool or foosball table, a darts board and even a stash of board games you can enjoy with the family or friends.
Making efficient use of space is key here, particularly if you want to incorporate a home cinema, as the seating needs to be a certain distance from the screen. Equally, gaming equipment needs to have sufficient ventilation and space to avoid overheating. If you’re adding in other types of entertainment, such as a pool table, you need to leave enough space to get around the table during play.
Equipment
To make the most of your multi-functional entertainment space, you’ll want to invest in high-quality equipment for movies and gaming. Your viewing experience will be optimised with a 4K projector and screen, a surround system with Dolby Atmos, and some acoustic treatments. You’ll also need comfy seating that has clear sightlines to the screen.
Your gaming setup will require your chosen PC and/or consoles with the latest specifications for smooth gameplay. You may also want a large monitor with a high refresh rate and low response time. Perhaps you prefer to use an ergonomic gaming chair for extended sessions too. Dolby Atmos enhances your gaming experience, even with a headset, as it uses the object metadata to position audio anywhere within a full 360-degree space to deliver a fully immersive feel. You could even add a virtual reality headset to fully put yourself into the world of the game.
The finishing touches
Once you have designed the space and selected all the equipment you’d like, you’ll need some finishing touches to complete your setup. Proper lighting is essential to your experience, and smart lights are ideal as they can be adjusted to suit various activities. It’s also worth investing in carpets and soft furnishings to provide some sound absorption, especially if you aren’t investing in full acoustic treatments.
Multi-functional entertainment spaces in the southeast
At New Wave AV, our specialist media room installers can create your perfect entertainment space. From design to selection of technology and finishing touches, we’ll make your vision a reality. Contact us today to discuss your ideas or visit our demonstration home cinema in Kent or home cinema in Surrey to find out what’s possible.
