It’s that time of year in Denver, CO, when the beauty of fall gives way to those occasional arctic blasts we know and love. The snow glistens, the temperature drops, and we settle in for a meal of hearty stew and rustic bread with good friends and neighbors, making the most of winter in Mile High City. 

Does it get any better?

As the season descends, there’s one in-home activity that may top the charts: cozying up in a home theater or media room, enjoying the best in home entertainment, while a winter storm rages outside. 

Here, we’ll explore how to create a home theater winter setup that calls the family together, creating a space where loved ones linger and memories last. 

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The Centerpiece

Wind River came out on 4K last year. This movie offers stunning cinematography, praised for its beautiful yet stark Wyoming snowscape and ambient sounds that immerse you in the scenes. If drama and mystery are not your family’s favorite genres, Disney’s Frozen provides some of the best wintry animation around. 

When watching these movies in a home theater, the latest 4K laser projector and a large movie screen deliver an immersive experience with true-to-life colors, contrast, and sharpness. In a media room with ambient light, Sony’s OLED TVs deliver over 8 million self-illuminating pixels, providing brilliant, bright images and accurate detail. 

The Sound

Everest contains breathtaking visuals and sweeping landscape shots that capture the mountain's immense beauty. In addition to its cinematography, it’s also gained high praise for its Dolby Atmos track. From the intense wind to the breaking ice and the strength of a storm, it offers a powerful immersive experience. 

To experience Dolby Atmos at its finest, you’ll need a surround-sound setup plus in-ceiling or Dolby Atmos upfiring speakers and a compatible AV receiver. This technology creates a 3D soundfield that puts you in the center of the action, delivering the most realistic audio experience available.  

Are you planning on hosting a Super Bowl party this winter? Lifelike audio and visuals will take it to the next level. 

The Design

In winter, you want to walk into your home theater or media room and feel a sense of warmth and comfort. The seating and lighting play a significant role, as do the plush blankets and matching pillows. Luxurious leather recliners, chaise lounges, and sectionals can all create a cozy, inviting atmosphere that’s also extremely comfortable. 

The Holiday, a modern classic, is set, in part, in the quaint, snowy English countryside. A cottage with a warm, inviting atmosphere creates the ideal backdrop for a festive holiday and, of course, a love story. 

Setting the Scene

With today’s advanced LED lighting and smart home integration, our AV and automation experts at Electronic Integration can create the ideal lighting for the various activities and movies you enjoy. For instance, pressing a button can transition the well-designed lighting system to a golden, candlelight glow or to shades of arctic blue. 

To learn more about creating the perfect winter oasis in your own home theater, contact Electronic Integration today.