Done Deal's Contemporary Living Room Home Theater Build - Page 3

Not a big update, but Mrs Done Deal and I applied window film to all the windows in the living room, kitchen and above the front door this weekend. I also rigged the 2 rear windows with aluminum foil so all light is blocked from there, and with the blinds you can't even tell it's there. If I can't afford to remove them I will just keep it like this. It's made a drastic difference in light glare, and even without the drapes I have planned it is much more watchable in the daytime, even without having a screen yet.

Watched a few more movies this weekend. I'm in love with 159" and Mrs Done Deal is amazed with it!

It's from Ikea, actually. From their Karlstad line.

I think in a year I will probably move this stuff to my mancave/pool room and go for more dedicated seating. These are very comfortable short term, but less so for a long duration. With 2-plus hour movies seemingly becoming the norm we get uncomfortable about half way through. With that and the style in mind they would go great in the mancave where shorter duration seating is common.

Thanks, I agree. I don't know what they are thinking by default selling a black leather sofa with wood legs. The metal legs were a fairly cheap upgrade that was definitely worth it, especially since we bought the chairs lightly used for a great price and they already had the metal legs.

Assuming you've got a pillow laying down on it is good enough, though in my particular room doing so isn't all that great for watching a movie from an ergonomic perspective. It's mostly just the low back that makes long haul movies tough. The chaise and/or foot stool is a must buy to allow scooting down IMO.