Whether you prefer a stunning home theater or a simple media room, the basement would be the perfect spot for this project. Plus, it has few or no windows, which is great for light control.
There are a lot of things to consider if you're planning to add a media room to your home. Choosing the right flooring is one of them. Let us help you choosing the right flooring for a great home theater experience.
Carpet
Homeowners whose plan is to emulate a movie house experience may opt for wall-to-wall carpeting. Carpet flooring is ideal if you have kids, since most kids want to sprawl on the floor while watching. This type of floor covering is not only comfortable to sit, stand and walk in; it also adds coziness of the room.
Carpet flooring with a new cushy pad underneath provides the best soundproofing. Remember, controlling the sound in your media room means peace and quiet for the rest of the house.
Wood
Wood is a popular flooring option. It brings warmth and character to your room. This durable flooring material is also ideal for high traffic areas and is known to last for a lifetime. The problem is that sound waves bounce off hard surfaces like wood flooring. As a result, the sound from your speakers will be noisy and muddy.
If perfect audio quality is important to you, we recommend laying down some area rugs. You don't need to cover the entire area with rugs to dampen the noise level. The key is to find the ideal placement and place the area rugs strategically.
