Turn Your Bedroom Into A Gold Class Movie Theatre The Affordable Way With These Tips

Cinemas in Singapore have closed for a few months now and watching a movie at home just doesn't feel the same without the large screen and booming sound system.

Although it's nearly impossible to replicate a real movie theatre at home, there are some ways you can transform your bedroom into your own mini gold glass movie theatre the affordable way.

Read on to find out more!

#1 Get a smartphone projector 

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This smartphone projector ($45) is a nifty little gadget that is an affordable alternative for those who want a bigger screen without spending a bomb. It magnifies your phone screen by up to eight times, providing you with a mini home cinema experience in your very own bedroom! Made from cardboard, it's light, compact and portable.

It functions by reflecting the image on your phone through a glass lens so take note that text will appear in reverse. Your phone brightness has to be turned up to 100% and project onto a smooth white surface for the best experience.

#2 Use a speaker

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Having a good sound system when watching movies is key, so use a speaker that can be connected to your phone or laptop to amplify sounds to make the movie more enjoyable! An affordable speaker ($39) that is portable, wireless and waterproof will be good enough.

#3 Blast the air conditioner 

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This might not be the most power-saving or environmentally-friendly, but what's a movie theatre without the freezing temperature that makes you just want to layer on jackets after jackets, right?

Replicate the cinema experience by blasting your air conditioner so that you will want to stay under your blanket. It sounds torturing but it would actually help cool you down in Singapore's hot and humid weather!

#4 Get a small laptop table 

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Get yourself a small laptop table ($23.76 - $35.36) and you will thank me later! Just like how you get to enjoy food and drinks while watching a movie in cinemas, this laptop table will allow you to munch on snacks while laying in bed and watching a movie on your laptop or projector.

Rather than balancing drinks or bowls on your bed and risk spilling them, this is a great alternative for the ultimate gold class experience in your own bedroom!

#5 Turn off the lights 

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This might sound like a no-brainer but yes, remember to turn off all the lights in your bedroom for a real movie theatre experience! Draw the blinds and curtains for total darkness so that only your phone, laptop or projector screen is illuminating just like in the cinema.

If you don't like total darkness, another way to make your bedroom-turned-movie-theatre cosy and relaxing is by including fairy lights ($6.90 - $17.80) with warm lighting to brighten your room slightly.

#6 Fill your bed with cushions and blankets 

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Imagine relaxing in bed with lots of blankets and cushions to feel comfy while a good film plays on the screen - it's an attainable dream! The blankets will keep you warm and you might want to include your favourite plush toys too so you can hug them.

There you have it - some tips to transform your bedroom into your very own movie theatre. Which of these tips will you be making use of?

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Text by: GirlStyle SG