Furnish your abode with smart pieces and stylish furnishings designed for the ultimate home cinema experience
Plato’s allegory of the cave may have envisioned the first instance of the television and modern cinema—the ancient Greek philosopher described people watching projections on the wall, as an analogy for mistaking appearances as reality. While it’s debatable what Plato would have thought about entertainment media, its importance is especially poignant at a time when we’re glued to our screens during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Elevate your viewing experience by designing your living room or a guest room as the ideal cocoon for a night of solo streaming or family movie marathons. Comfort is key, according to Fiona Ho, associate design director at The I.D. Dept (IDD). “The home cinema should be a comfortable and relaxed environment with minimal distractions,” says Ho. “Use soft materials to increase physical comfort and improve soundproofing.”