A quarter of respondents like the idea of reclining seats (Image: Getty Images)
A recent study of 2,000 adults has revealed that the average person spends eight hours a week in front of the television.
However, before settling down to watch their favourite show or film, 41% of viewers ensure everything is set up ‘perfectly’ so they don’t have to move until it’s over.
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The survey conducted by Onepoll.com found that the ideal distance between the screen and sofa should be four metres, with the perfect room temperature being 19 degrees.
The best time to settle down on your sofa is at 8:08pm, loungewear is the attire of choice, and sitting upright without a footrest is the preferred position.
Before starting their viewing session, viewers prefer to have doors and curtains completely closed, low lighting, and for 20%, solitude is key.
A spokesperson at DFS, which commissioned the survey to celebrate its new range of cinema sofas, said: “We all have our own ways of watching TV, with personal likes and dislikes when it comes to creating that perfect environment.
“It’s all subjective, so what works for one person might not suit someone else, but ensuring you have the right set up is important for all TV and movie lovers.”
More than half say they would rather watch movies (Image: Getty Images)
To enhance their home entertainment experience, 26% of respondents liked the idea of reclining seats while 23% wouldn’t mind an in-built charger for their phone.
With the ability to create the perfect environment, more than half of the respondents now say they would rather watch movies in the comfort of their own home than at the cinema.
They relish the convenience of pausing the film at will, the guarantee of a comfy seat and the significant cost savings. Moreover, they can avoid the annoyance of chatter during the film or someone’s phone obstructing their view.
A spokesperson for DFS chimed in: “There has been a huge shift in people’s viewing preferences with the pandemic playing a massive role in that.”
“Although there is something special about watching a film at the cinema, there are also many benefits about watching one in the comfort of your own home.”
“And the environment that you watch it in plays an important part in that too.”