The fundamental premise of a home theatre is comfort and the relaxation and pleasure provided by the blending of environment with technology. Ease of use, precision controls, air conditioning/heating, lighting, soft furnishing, seating: the entire suite of options come together to create a luxury experience with personal comfort being the ultimate goal. Special finishes could include luxury fabrics, leather, hardwoods, anti-allergenic materials, programmable fiber-optic lighting, and custom décor effects.

The acoustic environment is extremely important, as even the best equipment will not perform in an unsuitable or badly designed home theatre. Select acoustic panelling, soundproofing and soft furnishings specifically to perfect and enhance the surround-sound experience.

A corner sofa works well in a home theatre space particularly if you use the room for activities other than watching movies. A corner sofa provides seating for a number of friends and family and makes good use of room space. Leather corner sofas add an element of luxury and in terms of quality and longevity, offer excellent value for money.

The right home theatre lighting is integral in creating the perfect home movie experience. Too much light can wash out colours on the screen and too little light can cause eyestrain. Consider the location and layers of lighting with dimming capabilities when designing your home theatre. The latest lighting technology allows you to control light from the comfort of your chair.