Today, more people are making their homes their movie getaways. Home theater seats have become the standard for those wanting to invest in a truly comfortable movie-watching experience. Adding home theater seats to your home movie theater can help you create a luxurious viewing space, and having the right layout can make all the difference.
When designing a home movie theater, measuring your space matters. Knowing the dimensions of your room can tell you how many seats it can hold, where you should position your seating, and how those seats can impact people’s viewing distance. Measuring your room’s dimensions involves not only floor space but also ceiling height, as these areas of the room can impact how spacious your home theater feels when fully finished.
Measuring the dimensions can help you learn what you can work with for your design. You can measure a room by measuring its area and perimeter. Area refers to the inside space available, while the perimeter measures the distance around the shape. Use these formulas below to calculate the room's dimensions:
Length x Width = Area
Length + Width = Perimeter
After calculating the room’s square footage and dimensions, record these measurements. Here are some guidelines to follow for accurate measurements of your home theater space:
With these dimensions on hand, you’ll be ready to create an effective layout.In designing your layout, consider both your preferences and how others will interact with the space. For those having trouble designing a layout, here are some factors to consider:
Unlike recliners and couches, home theater seats provide additional support and comfort due to their unique design. These seats are designed to accommodate long periods of sitting and have features such as built-in lumbar support, foam padding, ergonomic designs, and expensive fabric upholstery to enhance the viewing experience. They combine style and functionality, and unlike traditional pieces of furniture, they’re made to complement your home theater’s style.
Theater seats should be comfortable, made with high-luxury materials, and come equipped with all the gadgets you’d need to be fully relaxed in your space. For those who have their dimensions and intended layout on hand, there are plenty of options to choose from for designing your home movie theater:
Theater recliners, the most common type of home theater seating, seat a single person, and can be combined into rows of two, three, and even up to a maximum of five per row. These seats offer plush comfort and come with motorized recline features for smooth adjustments. Because of their design, they can be placed anywhere and adjusted according to your room layout.
Love seats, also called cuddle couches, are theater seating intended for couples. Often made with soft upholstery and seating foam, they offer comfortable support for stretching out and lying down while watching movies. Because these seats don’t offer mechanisms for adjusting viewing distance, it’s recommended to place them near the front rows of your room.
Similar to love seats, sectionals offer additional plush seating for up to five within one singular unit. They combine the use of ottoman sections that can be arranged in various shapes and are a great choice for large groups and families. Sectionals take up the largest space and, depending on the dimensions of your theater room, are often placed in the front row.
Theater beds combine the comforts of bed with the ease of use found with theater seats. This furniture option can be customized to triple its width, fitting up to three people comfortably. For those who prefer to either sit up or lay down, these seats offer the most utility in its design through its use of soft upholstery and bed mattress foam. For setting up layouts, these seats should be placed in the front row for the best viewing experience.
Choosing the right seats for your home theater requires balancing comfort, functionality, and design. At Elite HTS, our designers work to custom-design home theater seats with masterful expertise for you and your family, offering theater beds, recliners, and cuddle couches for personal comfort. Through our use of luxury materials and unique, patented designs, you can make your dream home theater a reality. Contact us and design your home theater seats with our team today!
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