In the past few months, there has been unprecedented growth in the demand for more usable space outside of our houses. While the pandemic has certainly had a hand in this, spending more time at home has many benefits.
Developing part of your garden with a garden room is a great way to create more space that can be used in a variety of ways. From fitness and leisure to work and studying, garden rooms can be used to satisfy many needs.
In this piece, we will examine the growing popularity of home cinemas. Without access to the usual cinema spaces, more people are choosing to develop the available space they have on their property to enjoy films at home. Here, we will show you why you should build a home cinema in your garden, how to plan this kind of outbuilding, and how a Garden Retreats pod can fulfil your needs.
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Why build a home cinema in your garden?
When thinking about ways to develop your garden into a space that you can get the most from, building a garden cinema room is a wonderful option. It is a fantastic opportunity to have family and friends over to enjoy the latest releases, no matter what the time of year. The doors on your building can be opened up during the summer months to create a lovely sense of fresh air and outdoor space, but the cinema room will be well insulated for warmth in the winter.
If you are someone who loves going to the cinema, you know how costs can add up. From paying transport fares to get to the cinema itself, to paying for the tickets once you arrive, you can spend a lot of money on seeing a single film. Not to mention the inflated costs of drinks and snacks to consume while watching. You can make serious savings by having your own cinema at home.
Not only that, but the versatile space can be used for many other purposes, as it is handily separated from the main house. When not being used for movie-watching sessions, you can adapt the dedicated space for use as an office, games room or even a bar.
Don’t worry about the quality of your movie-watching experience, either. Garden rooms are designed with acoustics in mind, so you can enjoy a high-quality film experience in the comfort of your own home.
Planning a home cinema in your garden
It may sound like a big undertaking to set up your own home cinema, but by making some simple considerations, you can make the process a lot easier.
Make sure that you properly measure the size of your garden when planning your home cinema room so that you can get the best-sized garden building for your space. You will also need to plan how close to the main house the building will be, how you will get a power supply hooked up and what equipment you will need.
It is also important for you to consider the outside noise and the acoustics within the building itself. This is especially important when considering that you are going to be spending the majority of time watching films—you might install a surround sound system, but you will also want to block out the disturbance of noises from beyond the building walls.
Think about whether you want to use the room just as a cinema or if you want to utilise the space for other purposes. If you want to use it simply as a cinema space, you can make the space cosier with soft couches and darker colours to complement the movie-watching experience. If you want to use the space as a classroom or an office as well, you should consider investing in furniture that can be easily switched around to suit different purposes, such as foldable chairs to create more seating areas and a sofa that can be pushed against a wall to make extra room.
Prioritising the cinema aspect, you will want to consider the size of the screen that you require to get the best quality experience. Decide whether you want a traditional TV screen or a projector for that big screen feeling.
The Garden Retreats pod
The Garden Retreats pod is a great way to get a home cinema in your garden. These modular pods come in three sizes, each priced individually so that you can choose the right size for your needs. You can add more pods to get extra space when you need to. As well as being an excellent short-term saving on cinema visit costs, it is also an excellent long-term investment, as you can take your pods with you when you move.
Made from high-quality carbon fibre, the pods won’t expand or deteriorate like wood does, meaning they are long-lasting. These pods are clad in a composite material that will not cause condensation. The Garden Retreats pod will last as your requirements change throughout the years.
Available with your choice of bifold or patio doors, you can easily achieve the look and feel you want. With electrics and heating internally included, your pod is ready to go and usable for any purpose you need. As the home entertainment market continues to rise, making an investment such as this is a great way to save money and get the most from your home space.
Frequently asked questions
How do you take care of your garden room?
Taking care of your garden room or cabin need not be hard work, but you do need to maintain it. As the space is likely to be used more frequently than other kinds of outbuildings (such as a shed or summerhouse) it is important to check the roof frequently and keep the building itself in good condition. Make sure to retouch any damage to your room as soon as it occurs, and check your heating and electrics often.
What is the right wall thickness for a garden room?
The wall thickness for a garden room should be between 40mm and 70mm, so maintain insulation and proper acoustic quality. Higher quality garden rooms that you wish to use year-round should have thicker walls.