Mac Slocum
02-20-07, 12:38 AM
Home Theater in the Bedroom
An entertainment system can promote relaxation in your master suite.
There’s a reason why people put recliners in their family rooms: The comfy chairs are perfect for laying back and enjoying a TV show, reading the evening paper or having a quick nap before dinnertime. But when you want to really stretch out—maybe while lounging in your favorite flannel PJs—there’s no better spot for sinking into the plot of a good movie than in the comfort of your master bedroom. It’s got all the makings of a top-notch movie-viewing environment. There’s something soft to sit on (the bed), no distractions (just shut the door) and plenty of storage space (that TV will fit nicely into the armoire). And, depending on the design of the room, you may even be able to fit in a small kitchenette to keep all your snacks close by. But probably the best thing about having a home theater in your bedroom is that you can fall asleep before the movie’s over and already be in bed.
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As tempting as it is to turn your sleeping quarters into a home theater, though, there are some valid reasons for rethinking that idea. For one thing, a big-screen TV has the potential to sabotage your love life. You and your spouse may end up spending more time with Dr. Grey than with each other. And depending on how your bedroom is decorated, you may have a hard time getting a home theater system to fit in anyway. You may have to buy some additional (and expensive) furniture or rearrange the room just to get things looking halfway decent. There’s also the little issue of acoustics. Reproducing a surround-sound effect may be difficult to achieve in a spacious master suite where you might want to watch TV from several different areas.
Advantages
Get Comfortable. The number-one reason people put TVs in their bedrooms is to watch movies while they’re in bed. It’s comfortable, and you’re free to nod off at any point in the program. We doubt, however, that the new surround-sound system and sleek flat-screen TV you chose will put you to sleep.
For additional pros, cons and other information, check out
http://www.electronichouse.com/article/home_theater_in_the_bedroom/ (http://www.electronichouse.com/article/home_theater_in_the_bedroom/)
An entertainment system can promote relaxation in your master suite.
There’s a reason why people put recliners in their family rooms: The comfy chairs are perfect for laying back and enjoying a TV show, reading the evening paper or having a quick nap before dinnertime. But when you want to really stretch out—maybe while lounging in your favorite flannel PJs—there’s no better spot for sinking into the plot of a good movie than in the comfort of your master bedroom. It’s got all the makings of a top-notch movie-viewing environment. There’s something soft to sit on (the bed), no distractions (just shut the door) and plenty of storage space (that TV will fit nicely into the armoire). And, depending on the design of the room, you may even be able to fit in a small kitchenette to keep all your snacks close by. But probably the best thing about having a home theater in your bedroom is that you can fall asleep before the movie’s over and already be in bed.
http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/bedroom_theater_02.jpg (http://www.electronichouse.com/article/home_theater_in_the_bedroom/)
As tempting as it is to turn your sleeping quarters into a home theater, though, there are some valid reasons for rethinking that idea. For one thing, a big-screen TV has the potential to sabotage your love life. You and your spouse may end up spending more time with Dr. Grey than with each other. And depending on how your bedroom is decorated, you may have a hard time getting a home theater system to fit in anyway. You may have to buy some additional (and expensive) furniture or rearrange the room just to get things looking halfway decent. There’s also the little issue of acoustics. Reproducing a surround-sound effect may be difficult to achieve in a spacious master suite where you might want to watch TV from several different areas.
Advantages
Get Comfortable. The number-one reason people put TVs in their bedrooms is to watch movies while they’re in bed. It’s comfortable, and you’re free to nod off at any point in the program. We doubt, however, that the new surround-sound system and sleek flat-screen TV you chose will put you to sleep.
For additional pros, cons and other information, check out
http://www.electronichouse.com/article/home_theater_in_the_bedroom/ (http://www.electronichouse.com/article/home_theater_in_the_bedroom/)