Top 5 Home Theater Trends for 2021

Upgrade Your Home Theater System This Year with These Technologies 

Home entertainment comes in all shapes and sizes. What works for you and your home isn’t the ideal solution for someone else. Your neighbor may have a grand private cinema space that’s separate from their living area – complete with luxury theater seating, classic theater décor, and a huge screen that takes up an entire wall. 

However, you may want a home theater that is more versatile – one that offers incredible audio, video, and ambiance, yet is able to blend in with your home when not in use. Today’s technology helps you achieve your goal. Keep reading to discover the top five home theater system trends that ensure an amazing cinematic experience while helping you get the most use out of your home in Kona, HI. 

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1. Get Ready for Multi-Use Entertainment 

Lately, everyone has been spending a lot more time at home. While it has its challenges, it has also encouraged us to createmeaningfulmemories with loved ones and explore different ways to enjoy home entertainment. Some family members like to watch movies or TV shows or listen to music; others enjoy playing games, reading, or exercising. 

Instead of creating a home theater system setup that caters to one group, why not make it a multi-use space? Hidden TVs that disappear behind panels or become artwork or mirrors are ideal for multi-purpose spaces.When on, they provide vivid color, contrast, and brightness for immersive movie-watching. When off, they disappear into the background – turning the room into a meeting area for everyone. 

2. Is Stadium Seating Necessary? 

If you’re going for the classic theater look, then traditional theater seating on elevated rows works perfectly. But as families spend more time at home, they’re looking for comfort and customization. Your home theater space isn’t very versatile if you have traditional movie theater seats. Consider plush couches, sectionals, ottomans, and seating that create a communal atmosphere – perfect for playing games and conversing with each other. Of course, when it’s movie night, your comfortable seating is perfect for reclining and enjoying the show. 

3.Bigger, Brighter, and Better Screens

Just because you’re making your home theater a multi-purpose space doesn’t mean the display needs to be subpar. We already talked about hidden TVs, but there are so many other options. One of the most impressive technologies is the ultra-short-throw (UST) projector. Place it on a custom cabinet about one foot away from your projector screen, and it casts a brilliant display – as large as 120”. When you’re not using it, the projector disappears into the cabinet while the screen rises into the ceiling. Most importantly, the UST projector comes in 4K UHD resolution with HDR imaging. So, you know everything you watch is real to life! 

4. Superior Sound for Movies and Music

We have nothing against soundbars. For instance, Klipsch offers cinema soundbar systems that will blow you away! But if you really want an earth-shaking sound that rumbles in your chest, the Klipsch 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos home theater system is second to none. You won’t just get immersed in a movie; you’ll get lost in it! The audio surrounds you, making you feel like you’re actually there – in the movie, on the TV show, or at the stadium. At the same time, the theater speakers are ideal when you want to listen to records, CDs, or online streaming playlists. When nothing is on the screen, kick back and soak yourself in the sounds of your favorite songs.

5. Customized Lighting Solutions

Theater lighting can transform any private cinema. In fact, it’s a necessity if you want your home theater to look the part. However, it’s not an ideal solution for multi-purpose spaces. You need a lighting control  system that is versatile and accommodating to your needs. When watching a movie or TV program, tap a button on your smart home tablet to set the mood for cinematic entertainment. If it’s time for games with the family or even doing yoga by yourself, touch a button to select a lighting scene (i.e., “Game Night” or “Exercising”), and the lights adjust based on your specifications. You can even program your motorized shades to sync with your lighting scenes. 

Get the most out of your home theater space this year. CallControl Freaks Hawaii for home theater system design or visit our contact page to schedule a consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.