How big is your dedicated Home Theater???

Scott Mullen · 11-07-2005, 08:12 PM

We are in the process of buying a small house....

I'm pretty much letting her do what she wants with the Upstairs and I get to build a decent garage and do up the basement how I want....

Its pretty much a big rectangle and I plan on dividing it up into 3-4 rooms...

1. A small Home Office
2. A Utility room (washer/Dryer, Freezer, Heater, etc..etc..)
3. A small Bar Area with and entrance to.......... #4
4. A Home Theater

I'm just not sure how big I need to make it.... I don't want it too small, but I don't want it too big either and not be able to ever fill it or make it look right...

So, How big is your theater Width and Length????

How many people is yours built to seat???

I was thinking 4-6... I'd love 8, but I think thats pushing it with our house and budget....

drobbins · 11-07-2005, 08:51 PM

My first theater EP 1 was 12' wide & 14' deep. It had 4 seats that was good for the family but not for guests.
My second theater EP 3 is about 14'wide and 23' deep. It seats 8 with room behind the back row. Now we have room for guests.

Paul_C · 11-08-2005, 03:23 PM

Mine is (Drywall is finally primed) almost 14' by 20'. First row seats 4 and second row seats 3. I have about 6 inches to the back wall. I used real theater seats for the back row.

Good luck.

Paul.

chris_everett · 11-08-2005, 04:21 PM

Mine is small at only 9X15. Seats 5. Next time around I hope to go about 12X20 and seat 7.

Ron-P · 11-08-2005, 05:05 PM

My dedicated theater is 16x9, a stand alone structure in the garage. It seats 7 and has a screen size of 85".

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David Noll · 11-09-2005, 09:35 AM

Mine is 13'3" X 32' which includes the bar area at the rear. The width is about the smallest to go if planning on 3 recliner seats in a row, as is my middle row. My first row is two reclining love seats side-by-side. My third row is a 5-seat theater row. Also seating at bar.

Use link below to see pictures.

David

Thomas_A · 11-09-2005, 12:21 PM

18x12 for mine. has seating for 7. I could do seating for 8 in the future. screen size is 92"

Jay Mitchosky · 11-09-2005, 12:59 PM

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So, How big is your theater Width and Length????

How many people is yours built to seat???

23x17x8. Seats two rows of four along with a casual bar at the back (stand up or stools). It's quite remarkable how quickly the space fills up. Don't forget you need room for more then just chairs. Allow for suitable walking space beside and between the rows. The last thing you want is a room that feels cramped. And if you can avoid seats against walls that's a big plus.

David Noll · 11-09-2005, 02:04 PM

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Allow for suitable walking space beside and between the rows.

Yes! Remember chairs recline and footrests come up. My middle riser is 6'6" in depth. Minimum needed when front row seats are reclined and mid row footrests are up. Still room to walk past.

David

SteveLeach · 11-09-2005, 04:01 PM

16 X 22, still in progress, but it will seat 7, 3 in front row, 4 in the back.