Desing Formula Media Rooms
Whether it’s a deluxe home theatre or a media room outfitted with stylish and inviting furnishings, there are high-tech solutions to suit every style. This season, the trend is to embrace the ‘new’ luxury – a full sensory experience.
According to Technavio, there’s steady growth expected in the global home theatre systems market between 2016 and 2020. Influenced by factors like the growing number of smart homes across the globe, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 8.36% during the forecast period, and will be worth more than USD28 billion by 2020.
In addition to designer sofas, loveseats, chairs and storage units that blend style and substance, the truly luxurious media rooms allow home systems to be integrated into portable and automated home tech options. Users can now connect to their smartphones, Bluetooth devices and virtually any other tech they use on-the-go to satisfy endless preferences. So, sit down, relax and enjoy the show.
GREENLIGHT
Like a Hollywood blockbuster, it’s best to aim for an Oscar-worthy performance. Today’s home theatres are all about re-creating the heightened emotions felt while sitting amidst an audience of theatre-goers. This includes offering audio and visual stimulation, to create a complete sensory experience.
This story is from the August 2017 edition of Identity.
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