If you're a movie buff but hate the high ticket prices at your local theater, you may be considering the installation of a viewing studio in your own home. With the advent of streaming and on demand media available with the click of a remote, creating a well-appointed home theater can be easier than ever before. However, there are still some factors you'll want to take into account before dedicating an entire room of your home to movie (or television) watching. Read on for some issues you may want to consider before taking the plunge. 

How often will you use your theater? 

Just as many homeowners opt to use their formal dining room as a repository for school papers or other clutter, some may wind up using a home theater as a storage room once the initial luster has worn off. 

Unless you and your family currently make time for movie nights or are constantly keeping up with new releases, dedicating an entire space to a single purpose may not be the best use of your renovation funds. 

On the other hand, those who regularly spend hundreds of dollars per year on movie tickets or who enjoy entertaining guests with a gripping documentary rather than game night may find that this room gets more use than just about any other. 

How do you usually watch movies?

If you're a traditionalist who waits for new releases to come out on DVD, rather than streaming them from your cable or satellite provider, your home theater needs will likely be much different from someone who is hoping to go the internet-only route. DVD watchers will likely need more storage space than streamers, and you may want to install your DVD player in an accessible area so movies can be quickly popped out and replaced without requiring you to get up from your comfortable seat.

Streamers will be able to get by with much less storage, but will want to ensure a solid connection to wireless internet; if your movie theater is going to be in a basement or other below-grade room, you may want to invest in a signal extender to avoid any signal interruption. 

Are you planning to sell your home soon? 

Home theaters, much like swimming pools, can be a boon to the right buyer but a turn-off to many others. Installing a home theater for your own pleasure can always be a rewarding idea, but those who are looking to sell soon (or who are hoping a home theater can increase their resale value) may wind up disappointed. 

If you're ready to get started on your home theater, talk to companies like Elegant Home Theater Systems for more information.