So you've decided to turn one of your spare rooms into the ultimate home theater. You're sick of waiting in uncomfortably long lines to pay for over-priced tickets that will grant you access to a crowded theater with soda-covered floors and popcorn-ridden cup holders, before you find yourself seated next to Joe Shmo who can't seem to remember proper arm-rest etiquette. How are you supposed to enjoy a movie in an environment like that? It's exhausting! Instead you've decided to bring the theater to you and create the perfect movie-oasis that you can enjoy whenever you please, sans sticky floors and Joe Shmo. Now what? When it comes to designing your ultimate home theater there are a few important factors you need to keep in mind, outside of replicating the decor to look like the Batcave of course. We call them the 4 S's.

1. Seats - What kind off seating do you want in your home theater? Comfort and style are obviously key but also keep in mind that the height and width of your seats will have an effect on how easily the sound is distributed throughout the room. Consider shorter chairs over taller ones and think about how many people you'd like to fit in your theater before picking your seating.

2. Sound - The most amazing film in the world can quickly become a dud with the wrong sound. Choosing the best of the best in home theater speakers could make or break your movie experience. Bring your favorite film with you when you browse different brands so you get an idea of what it will sound like once an entire system is set up. Speakercraft speakers are a personal favorite of ours guaranteed to FILL your theater with ultimate movie theater sound.
3. Space - You've got your speakers and seats picked out and now it's time to place them in the room. The general rule of thirds and fifths can be used to achieve optimal placement. Place the speakers one-third or one-fifth of the room's dimension away from the walls and be sure the screen can be seen from any seat in the room, at any angle. Also remember the different possibilities for projector placement like the ceiling, on the floor (between the front two chairs), or hidden in a cabinet or on a shelf in the back of the room.
4. Shine - One of the most underrated aspects of a home theater is the lighting. Proper lighting can set the mood in your theater so you and your guests will easily get lost in any film.

Consider using Stewart Film Screens and Universal Remote Control in your home theater. And to ensure it's done right, let BRAVAS Atlanta handle the installation! image from flickr: gsloan