Television? Check. Chairs? Check. It might seem simple to get all of the things you need from your home theater installers, but if you don’t talk to the right professionals, you could miss out on some of the basic necessities for the theater experience. To be sure that you get all of the things you need from your installation experts, talk through a few key points to see if these can be added.

First off, the right home theater installers will ensure that you choose the right room for your theater, or will remodel the room to make it work. Basements are a great choice for your home theater, as they are naturally darker than any other room, and often don’t get used for other purposes.

Ask your home theater installers what will need to be done to get your room soundproofed and light proofed. There are costly solutions to make sure the right insulation is added or expensive curtains to eliminate light, but the right installation expert will find the solution that works for your room and your budget. Often, a carpet here and dark curtains there will do the job just fine, and the right installation expert will help you meet your needs within your price range.

You know you need seating that matches a grand theater, but will you have a concession stand as well? You can create an elaborate mock concession stand, but a simple minibar might do the charm. Maybe you just want a soda fountain or a popcorn maker. Your installation expert should be able to help. Even if they can’t sell you the equipment, they should be able to guide you to the right vendors and help you incorporate your concession needs into your home theater.

If you really want to take your theater to a new level, consider your lighting. While simple overhead lighting is good for when you want to vacuum, mood lighting is best to match the feel of your home theater needs. Small runner lights to illuminate your walkways, a neon concessions light, or just simple sconces on the wall will help give enough light to get you to your seats but not enough to interfere with the screen. A remote control is also another good option to allow you to get into your seat before the show starts. Talk to your installation expert about what you are considering, and they will be able to help you find the lighting that works for your theater.