Home Entertainment
Buying Guide
Entertainment is a big part of everyone's life. Watching TV, movies, videogaming and listening to music are the lifeblood of the home. These activities provide the backdrop for every gathering and a necessary way to let off steam. Everyone's got their hangout space, and there are as many types of hangout spaces as there are people. We've narrowed it down to four big categories of Home Entertainment Space to help you find perfect furniture for unwinding.
The Living ROom
Slightly formal and sightly casual, the living room is a space for gathering people together. It's a versatile space that's used for entertainment and family get-togethers as much as it's used for catching up on favorite TV programs. The Living Room of "today" is a space for style and comfort just as much as entertainment, so you'll want to look for fashionable and comfortable seating that fits a number of people as well as a TV stand or wall unit with plenty of space for family photos and decorative accents.
The Man Cave
Every guy needs his own retreat where he can escape daily stresses with some well-deserved guy time. Think of the Man Cave as the opposite of the living room - it's a completely casual space dominated by comfort, hobbies and memorabilia, and entertainment technology. For guys who crave movies, TV, or sports, the Man Cave is a multi-functional entertainment space that's characterized by tech-savvy accessories like USB charging ports, lay-flat or infinite position recliners, massage, power adjusting headrests, or speakers built right into the furniture.
Home Movie Theater
A luxury home theater to rival the spendy multiplex movie theaters. You have the space and resources, so you want the whole shebang. A bigscreen TV or projector. A surround-sound system with five or more speakers, a receiver, and subwoofer. A multi-seat reclining theater sectional with cupholders. Power reclining sectionals that are in a straight, forward-facing line or an L-shaped configuration are the preferred seating for the Home Movie Theater.
Family/Rec Room
This room is a more casual hangout space than the Living Room. Decorating this room in style is important, but style takes a backseat to comfort. This space is about lounging, watching TV, playing games, and entertaining close friends. The family room might not be the first room you show off to make a fashionable first impression, but there's no better place for unwinding. Look for furniture that's heavy on comfort but also incorporates functional features like storage and versatile seating for entertaining.
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TV Stands
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Storage and display space is enough for a couple media players and a few movies, not large collections
Keep unsightly electronics out of sight with closed doors and drawers
Look for adjustable shelving and cord openings in the back of the case to make device set-up easier
Wall Units
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Wall units are modular storage solutions that consist of two or more pieces
Entertainment walls include an open TV compartment in the center and additional pieces like side "pier" bookcases and storage hutches
These versatile storage solutions can be used to store a high tech sound system or display art, family photos, and books
Consider your needs and look for features like closed storage doors/drawers, LED display lighting, and open storage for media players and soundbars
Fireplace Units
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Cozy and welcoming heat with a fireplace panel insert into your TV stand
The fireplace insert is safe to use next to your electronic devices as there is no flame, embers, or gas emissions
Many inserts come standard with safe-touch glass, ensuring it's safe if little fingers come in contact with the fireplace insert
Enjoy the flame animation any time of the year by turning off the heat feature
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Non Reclining Sectionals
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Modular sections make delivery and set-up easier
Make sure you measure for your room, but don't forget to take into consideration how many people you want to seat
Tailor your design with fabrics and leathers that look and feel great. Don't forget the complementing toss pillows!
Reclining Sectionals
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Many reclining sectionals also allow you to remove the back of each reclining chair for easier delivery
Modular reclining sectionals include two or more reclining seats, some sectionals include special armless center pieces that also recline
For households with kids, pets, or frequent crowds or houseguests, look for durable leathers or performance fabric covers
Upgrade to high tech and high comfort Power Recline
Sofas with Cupholders
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Keep your beverages and sofa safe from coming into contact with built-in cupholders
Cupholder center consoles also include closed storage for remote controls and video game controllers
Power reclining pieces with cupholders sometimes include built-in movie theater lighting
Recliners with USB Ports
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Power recliners need to be plugged in, so many power recliners now include a handy USB charging port
Keep your phone battery topped up at all times, or watch a streaming movie on your tablet while you relax in your recliner
Sofas with Theater Lighting
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You don't need to turn up the "house lights" and ruin your movie every time you go to get a snack, you can easily find your way around with movie theater lighting
Soft, colored or white light creates a gentle glow
Lighting comes from either on the sides of the cupholders, the back of the center console, or floor lighting underneath the reclining chaise
Only available on power pieces
Adjustable Headrest Recliners
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Ergonomic headrests adjust so you can find the perfect position for watching TV while your seat back is reclined
This feature is only available on power reclining pieces including chairs and some sofas