Media Rooms: Home Theaters With A New Look
Media Rooms: Home Theaters With A New Look February 12, 2019 The home theater is moving out of the basement and into the main living area. Home theaters are being replaced by multifunctional media rooms that feature lounge-style spaces—cozy couches, tables, and chairs around a TV, as well as a place to entertain guests or for the kids to do their homework, The Wall Street Journal reports. Homeowners Mark and Kathy Harrison in Indianapolis told WSJ they chose to have their home theater in their main living space instead of the traditional spot in a dark basement. By being on the main floor, the room has high ceilings, a fireplace, outdoor views of a lake, and an 85-inch anti-glare TV. “With the old home theater setup, you’re in a dark room, on a lower level away from everything,” Mark Harrison told WSJ . “This is more convenient. We both have our computers here, so we can do work while watching TV. And the kitchen refrigerato...