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The dark, theater-like ambience of the typical basement can be finished into an ideal media room.

Some special considerations:

  • Sound-dampening:
    Install a sound insulation material such as corkboard over the walls, or hang heavy curtains to achieve the same effect and add color. Insulate between floor joists with fiberglass batts and cover with drywall, or suspend an acoustical ceiling. Carpet the floor, and furnish the room with heavy sofas, overstuffed chairs, and plenty of pillows.
  • Lighting:
    Use indirect lighting (usually aimed at the walls or ceiling) for a soft, glare-free light. Install dimmer switches to further control lighting.
  • Wiring:
    Plan component installation well, so that sound and video components are easily accessible in their appropriate cabinets, and so the appropriate wiring may be run through walls, behind cabinets, etc.

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