Big screen builds
Once upon a very long time ago, we lived differently. It might be difficult for the youth of today to understand. In a land before time (Netflix and Disney+), in the dark ages of “Coming to a theatre near you” and “Only in theatres” …
When you could ONLY see movie trailers in movie theatres, and you had to sit on salt-sticky, perpetually upright movie seats and hope that the world’s tallest man did not occupy the seat in front of you…
When a simple snack of popcorn and slush-puppy would cost about as much as the movie ticket itself and no one could afford the Whispers or Wine gums…
…And when the couple next to you are smoochy-kissing to such an extent that it sounds like you are watching The Swamp Thing instead of the newest explosive Michael Bay movie…
No one could have imagined the total transformation that on-screen entertainment would undergo in the space of only about 10 years.
Change is streaming in.
We have said goodbye (and sometimes good riddance) to those dark, sticky floored and lumpy seated, often smelly, always overpriced cinemas of the 2000’s.
Now there’s more choice than ever before, with multiple streaming services pumped directly into our living rooms, flooding us with options and weekly new releases and exclusive content. It’s better, isn’t it?
Well, maybe not. What if I miss the cinema experience?
Never fear! If you are one of those people who COULD afford the whispers and name brand candies at the movies and didn’t have to sneak in your Simba chippies in your backpack like the budget watching masses…, we have the prefect solution.
Build your own in-house viewing room.
A cinema room is the answer to all your viewing woes.
It is a purpose-built room in your home that has been expertly sound-designed, light-insulated and furnished to provide a true big screen experience without the overpriced snacks, sticky seats, smelly fellow viewers and smoochy-kissing (unless you’re the one doing the kissing).
What do I need for a full-blown home cinema experience?
We’ll give you three options to choose from:
“Bougie-best life.”, “Budget bound.” and “Barely breaking even.”
Bougie Best life (When money is no object):
The first prize when it comes to home cinemas is to dedicate an entire room to your viewing pleasure. Or if your home is
This room needs a large screen. Otherwise, it won’t be a “Big Screen Experience”.
If you’re having a room purpose built, you can decide how big you want to go with this. If you are using an existing wall, just make sure whatever wall you are retrofitting is free from nails, picture hooks, and windows.
Bigger is in fact better when it comes to cinema room screens, so don’t be shy to buy big and live big!
Next up is a high-quality projector, that connects to whatever input you’ll be using.
Now is also your chance to get the very best in sound systems. Cinema sound has come a long way. You could spend the price of an overseas holiday on your sound system. Or just the price of a weekend away in the Winelands…or a one night get away in a nice hotel…pic your poison.
Finally – to replace the sticky seats, you’ll need a comfy spot. Your seating choices and arrangements can make or break your cinema experience. Remember to double up on good blankets, throws and cushions!
Get the professionals to do it.
Want to outsource your whole home cinema build? These local companies offer exclusive home cinema creations that can be tailored to fit your space and lifestyle.
Are you more Budget Bound?
If your budget is more constrained, why not take any one of the options above and simply upgrade on of your viewing elements, invest in some black-out curtains and you’re good to go.
If even that is out of reach – at least up your popcorn game with this old-timey popcorn machine.
If your budget is: No budget at all – we still have help!
This YouTube hack shows you how to make a private phone cinema with a small cardboard box. Don’t worry – we all have to start somewhere…Pop some corn in a pot and pour yourself a drink with a fancy straw.
