Well Im planning the layout of my dedicated theatre room in the basement. So far as it stands it will be 12w x 23dx 8h. The spot that I decided on offers me the max amount of size, without obstructions. Seating will probally be atleast for 4 people so most likely two couches. The rear couch being on a raised platform. I havent decided on screen size or projector yet. This is really the pre-design phase as I call it.
Now for the questions. I am some what affraid that the 12ft in width isnt going to be enough and feel "small". The reason I choose this width is that is offers me the greatest amount of width and depth because of the two I-beam supports that run the length of the basement. I thought about boxing in the I-beam and the support columns to gain an extra foot on each side of the room giving my 14ft in width. So basically the I-beam will become a soffit that runs the length of the room. Is this a good idea? Will this create unwanted reflections?
Next question. At the end of the room, screen end, there are some drain pipes coming through from upstairs. So I thought that I could slope the ceiling from that point to the wall, instead of creating a dropped ceiling to hide the pipes from protruding. Is this a good idea? Like This
Now for the questions. I am some what affraid that the 12ft in width isnt going to be enough and feel "small". The reason I choose this width is that is offers me the greatest amount of width and depth because of the two I-beam supports that run the length of the basement. I thought about boxing in the I-beam and the support columns to gain an extra foot on each side of the room giving my 14ft in width. So basically the I-beam will become a soffit that runs the length of the room. Is this a good idea? Will this create unwanted reflections?
Next question. At the end of the room, screen end, there are some drain pipes coming through from upstairs. So I thought that I could slope the ceiling from that point to the wall, instead of creating a dropped ceiling to hide the pipes from protruding. Is this a good idea? Like This
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