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Key Features
FOR AN OUTDOOR
TV ROOM
An outdoor living
area can provide
a welcome space
for residents and guests to
gather on beautiful days
and nights. The appeal of
outdoor living is undeniable,
and homeowners
working with a blank canvas in their backyards, or working
with an aging area in need of a complete overhaul, can tailor
their spaces to meet their own unique wants.
Many homeowners are building outdoor living spaces around
a TV room where they can host movie nights and game watches
under the stars. Data from the National Association of
Realtors¨ indicates that such spaces are worth homeowners”
investment, as a new patio can recoup as much as 95 percent
at resale. When planning an outdoor TV room, homeowners
can look to these features to make the space as enjoyable as
possible.
• Outdoor TV enclosure: The cost of an outdoor TV enclosure
will depend on the size of the television, but it likely won’t
break the bank regardless of how large a television is. Many
enclosures for televisions up to 65 inches can be had for less
than $500. Enclosures are important because most are weather
resistant and some are shatterproof. In addition, an enclosure
protects the television when no one is home or outside,
ensuring windy or stormy afternoons when debris or branches
might be flying near the television won’t damage the device.
• Sound capability: An outdoor TV room likely won’t be used
as frequently as indoor spaces, so a sizable investment in a
sound system to accommodate outdoor viewing may not be
necessary. But you may want to enhance the sound for outdoor
movie nights or game watches. If you’re mounting the
television on an exterior wall, a pair of speakers can flank the
TV on each side. If the television is going to be placed on an
outdoor TV stand, a soundbar built for outdoor use should
suffice.
• Lighting: It’s easy to overlook lighting when planning an
outdoor TV room. However, once the sun goes down, it may
feel odd and a little uncomfortable if the only light is coming
from the television itself. Some ambient lighting that’s attached
to a pergola or built into a pavilion can help illuminate
the space where you’ll be watching TV.
• Comfortable seating: It’s unlikely you would feel comfortable
watching a movie or game indoors if you spent the
whole time sitting in your dining room chairs. And it’s equally
important to prioritize comfortable seating in an outdoor
TV space rather than just dragging patio dining table chairs
or even Adirondack chairs over to the TV area when you’re
about to watch something. Some cushioned outdoor furniture
will enhance the viewing experience for everyone.
• Fan: A ceiling fan attached to a pavilion or a wall-mounted
fan or two directing air toward the seating area can keep
pesky bugs at bay and provide a little cooling relief on warm
nights.
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