Interior design Naomi Doomen 3 juli 2025

A 4k HD television with dolby digital speakers and a PS5 as a media station to create your own home cinema sounds familiar to many people. More and more households are investing in creating their own entertainment hub at home. Whereas the living room used to be mainly about watching television, these days it is essential to have a space set up for various forms of entertainment. Think movie streaming, gaming and even visiting online casinos for the huge range of slot games with huge game libraries and more bonuses. These days, our living room is the scene of an awful lot of types of entertainment. And that's great!

Entertainment as a central part of our daily lives

Our daily life is increasingly hard to imagine without digital devices. The television has long since ceased to be the only device on which we watch our favourite series and films. Thanks to smart TVs, streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ and powerful gaming consoles like the PlayStation and Xbox, there is more than enough entertainment available for everyone in the family.

But we also see a lot of development in the field of interactive entertainment. Think of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), which are taking gaming and interactive experiences to a completely new level. Whereas just a few years ago it was a nauseating try-out, today AR and VR is an addition to digital entertainment. A complete home entertainment hub accommodates these new technologies, providing unique experiences without having to leave your door.

Comfort and cosiness central

Having a central entertainment hub at home offers more than just entertainment. It is a place where family and friends come together to enjoy fun moments together. Think cosy movie nights, watching sporting events with friends or gaming together. With comfortable seating, atmospheric lighting and excellent sound quality, you can turn your living room into a real home cinema or gaming room.

By optimising comfort and atmosphere, you also increase the value of your home. Potential buyers increasingly more value on homes equipped with modern technologies and comfortable, multifunctional living spaces.

An entertainment hub is for young and old

The modern entertainment hub is suitable for all ages. Children can safely play games or watch educational programmes, teenagers have their own space for social interaction via online gaming with their friends and adults enjoy watching films, series or playing interactive games.

Older people also benefit from technological innovations such as easy operation via voice control or dedicated apps. According to research by senior citizens' organisation ANBO-PCOB, more and more older people are active online and enjoy entertainment via tablets and smart TVs. Great plus point of this development is the contribution to their social engagement and well-being.

Invest smartly in technology and furnishings

When you want to create an entertainment hub at home, it is important to invest smartly in equipment and furnishings. For example, choose a multifunctional piece of furniture that can accommodate both a large television, game consoles, and audio equipment. Good storage solutions also help keep the space neat and uncluttered.

And what makes or breaks a perfect entertainment hub is the cabling and internet connection. A stable and fast Wi-Fi connection is a minimum requirement for smoothly streaming movies and playing online games. Better still make sure you have cable connection if you are serious about online gaming. And even if you're sitting on the couch with friends for an exciting football match, you don't want any interruptions to your connection! For more tips on how to set up an optimal Wi-Fi connection at home, the information from the Consumers' Association is particularly useful.

Sustainability plays a role

Finally, sustainability is also an important factor when setting up a modern entertainment hub. More and more households are opting for energy-efficient appliances and lighting to keep energy consumption and thus costs down. Modern televisions and appliances carry energy labels that make it easy to see how energy-efficient they are.

Reusing furniture or investing in sustainable materials is also an increasingly important trend. By being aware of the furnishings and technologies you choose, you contribute to a better environment and lower your energy bills.

In short, a well-appointed home entertainment hub offers endless possibilities for entertainment, comfort, social connection and increases the value of your home.


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