Basement Design Help With Theatre/Game Room

I've attached pictures of the design for my basement. I, like many, didn't want a dedicated home theater room. We only have 3 bedrooms upstairs, so the addition of 2 downstairs will surely help out if/when we sell. The picture of the big screen doesn't accurately reflect that there is two feet from the edge of the wall back to the screen. This should allow for an area where my components can be stored. I really need advice on speaker placement (7.1) and additional home automation features. I'd like the ceiling mount for the projector to be and electrical type that drops from an enclosure in the ceiling. Unfortunately, the prices on those mounts are more than I want to spend on the projector! All comments welcome and appreciated.

 

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Both bedrooms have egress. We have a walkout, and actually there is a window behind the big screen. I'm on the fence as to whether to remove the window, or do a motorized screen which would allow the window to remain. The window is blocked by the deck stairs that go down to the patio. So it really doesn't provide much of a view. But, removing the window and adding siding will add extra expense.

I'm really stuck conceptually with the screen area. I believe it could really become an excellent focal point and much more could be done to add extra zing, but I just can come up with anything.

I've attached a floorplan.

Hi Klipsch,

I don't think that a basement in general (especially considering today's US market) is going to help resale value. I'm sure an argument could be made that it does. But as a moonlighting realtor, it's hit and miss.

I do think having a total of 5 bedrooms rather than 3 may help propel it over other like homes in the area--making it more marketable in general. We also have main floor study which could also be converted to a bedroom, albeit non-conforming at the moment due to lack of closet.

You are right though, I don't imagine that the bedrooms would ever be used as a primary bedroom. Guest bedroom use only.

Based upon my basement design, which has 10ft ceilings in the gameroom area, I'd like to ensure that it's somewhat quiet and noise doesn't carry too much to the floors above. On the flipside, the kitchen is directly above and it has hardwood floors. Right now my kids sound like they're tap dancings on top of my head when they're in the kitchen.

I was wandering what I should search on here to get suggestions or ideas to help tune down the noises going both ways?

Thanks for the soundproofing link Klipsch.

As far as the double tray, we've definately considered that. So that may be a cheaper alternative to a retractable mount. Would either option limit the ability to change projectors at a later date?

Thanks for the input!

Yeah I figured as much, nothing ever simple when it comes to the hi-tech world. Probably will end up with a Panny, hope it last awhile. We live in Denver, so the elevation and thin air mean the fan may have to work harder. I know we've run in to some of those problems at work. So I hope an enclosure doesn't shorten the lifespan even more.