With sports
being such a major part of many people's lives yet opportunities to attend live sporting
events sometimes cost or time prohibitive, sports lovers who want to be up close
to the action can instead create their own specialized space for watching sports
events right in the comfort of their homes.
Here are some
ideas for the ultimate sports room to give fans the best sporting experience
they can have, aside from seeing the real thing while in the stands at a live
event.
Where to create a sports room?
Ideally, a
sports room needs plenty of space. A small, cramped space simply won't create
the right atmosphere on game day. It can be hard to identify the right room,
especially if there's a family to consider as well, but a basement makes for
the perfect place to set up a sports den.
For a start,
chances are there will be no windows, or at least maybe only a small one that can
easily be covered over to prevent light from coming in. If a basement is not
available, choose a good-sized room so that it's easy to accommodate friends
and like-minded family members without feeling too cramped.
Chairs should
be comfortable, preferably with places to hold drinks and snacks so that it's
easy to refuel. Add a good carpet – wood floors could cause acoustic problems
as sound bounces off the floor surface, walls and ceilings – and put up
pictures of favorite sports stars. Football fans will look to their own teams
for inspiration and can include teamcolors, banners and other memorabilia.
If the room has
windows, then the best way to shut out light is by using windowshutters – they look good, are extremely effective and help achieve that
cinematic experience every Saturday, as you get right up close to the stars.
Getting technical
When it comes
to deciding on the size and type of screen, it will usually come down to budget.However,
keep in mind that there are often excellent deals to be had, especially when
coming up to a major soccer event such as the World Cup.
This decision
will affect your overall sports viewing experience – after all, that's what the
room has been designed for. There may be arguments for having a TV or a
projector, and in the end it comes down to the quality of picture and sound
that's wanted.
A minimum
40-42-inch screen is needed if the room is relatively small.Otherwise, the
minimum size should probably be a 46-inch screen. If space and cost allows,
then there are massive 65-inch TVs available for consideration. These TVs can display high
quality HD and 3D images and will be able to take 4K when, and if, matches are
delivered in it.
An alternative
is to use a projector that will hook up to a computer or other suitable device
to project high-resolution images onto a wall. With this option, having enough
space to accommodate a large TV screen is less of an issue.
Living the sporting dreams
Creating the ultimate
sporting experience isn't difficult, and once the space is set up with all the
equipment needed, it will offer years of excitement and pleasure.