When you think of a media room, you may imagine a massive space outfitted with theater seating and a wall-sized screen. However, most people don’t have room in their homes for such installments. Fortunately, with a few tips, you can still achieve your dream of an immersive home theater. Keep these designs in mind if you’re working with limited square footage.

How to Install a Home Theater in a Small Room

1. Wall Mounting

You can save space by mounting your equipment directly to the walls instead of supporting it with large furniture. For instance, a wall-mounted television doesn’t require an entertainment center. Also, by mounting open-air shelves or enclosed cabinets to the wall, you save valuable square footage and get your electronic equipment off the floor. 

2. Closets

You can often store many of the sound and video components you need for your media room within a closet. It's an ideal location for stereo receivers, game consoles, cable boxes, and even CDs and DVDs. A dedicated space keeps them out of the way, eliminates the need for storage furniture, and leaves you more room for seating. Install a fan to provide ventilation and prevent the equipment from overheating.

3. Compact Equipment

You have many choices for media room equipment, many of which provide more bang for your buck in terms of space. For instance, consider a television with built-in stereo speakers. This eliminates the need for larger, separate components. Alternatively, install a home theater projector instead of a big screen television. A projector takes up a fraction of the space and can be mounted on the ceiling, out of the way.

For help transforming a small space into a media room, contact Premiere Home Theater in Cornelius, NC. They’ve been serving the greater Charlotte and Mecklenburg areas since 2007 and also specialize in whole home audio, smart home technology, and networking and Wi-Fi. Call them at (704) 449-9448 to schedule a consultation or visit the website to learn more about their home theater options.