Now that it is the norm to stream even the big blockbuster movies at home on the television, it’s nice to be able to make it a true movie night with a bowl of fresh popcorn. When you have your own popcorn machine, you can also season the popcorn to your personal taste.

Choosing the best popcorn maker for your home means deciding on the style of popping you prefer and the capacity you need. A popular choice is the hot air popcorn maker. It is great if you want to create popcorn that you can then flavor after it’s popped.

Alternatively, if you like the richness added by popping your corn in seasoning or oil, you might just want to invest in a microwave popcorn bowl with a lid. Unlike store-bought microwave popcorn bags, these bowls let you decide what you want to add to the corn before it pops.

For those who want to make a lot of popcorn, a tabletop popcorn popper or a popcorn cart can achieve higher volumes and give your space that retro vibe of a real movie theater.

A microwave popcorn bowl is easy to store and set up. An air popper will be a little bulkier but can slide into a cabinet. To use it, simply place it on the counter with a large bowl beneath and plug it in. A tabletop or cart popcorn machine will need more space and perhaps a more permanent setup.

If you have chosen one of these latter options, you may enjoy creating an entertainment room that really matches the fun and fantastic vibe of a popcorn machine. Consider setting up a full projector and projector screen for a real movie theater feel.

To create the most immersive atmosphere for watching movies and playing video games, invest in a home audio system with multiple speakers to build a rich depth of sound.

If you love entertaining, you could also design the space to support more than just movie viewing. Consider adding retro games and arcades to create the perfect at-home game room. Pop some popcorn, share with friends and enjoy fun times together.