Why Staying In Is The New Going Out This Winter

A great night in comes down to having the right setup at home, and the gap between your lounge room and a night out has never been smaller. Whether you're upgrading your screen, improving the sound or putting together a proper home cinema, The Good Guys has what you need to make staying in the better option.

A big-screen TV is usually the starting point. 4K TVs deliver cinema-quality picture at home, and pairing one with a soundbar or home theatre system closes the gap on the full cinema experience. For movie nights without the main TV, a projector gives you a flexible big-screen option almost anywhere in the house.

Getting the most from your setup also means having the right source. A dedicated streaming device unlocks 4K HDR content, Dolby Atmos audio and apps your smart TV may not support natively. Here are a few upgrades worth considering:

• Smart TVs: built-in access to Netflix, Disney+, YouTube and more without needing extra hardware

• Streaming devices: Apple TV 4K, Google Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV Stick for flexible 4K streaming

• Soundbars: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support for spatial audio without a full speaker system

• Projectors: portable or ceiling-mounted options for a true cinema-scale picture

Good TV wall mounts and stands let you position your screen for the best viewing angle, while the right room setup makes a real difference to how immersive the whole experience feels. Browse the full range at The Good Guys to find what suits your space and budget.

Throw A Decadent Dinner Party

There are three key ingredients to hosting a sophisticated evening with your inner circle: tasty food, free flowing beverages and a stellar soundtrack. “The latest kitchen appliances take the stress out of hosting by letting you prepare delicious meals in advance so you don’t spend all night in the kitchen,” says Tania Grillinzoni, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. You can’t go wrong with a rich and spicy lamb vindaloo in the Crock Pot Multi Express Crock . Load it up in the morning and set to cook all day for a full-bodied sauce and tender meat ready to serve. Margaritas in the Sunbeam Two Way Classic Blender Black are a given (you can whip up a 2L batch!). For good vibes, break out your vinyl collection and fire up the Sony Turntable with bluetooth connectivity. A bit of Fleetwood Mac can turn any living room into a disco.

“The latest kitchen appliances take the stress out of hosting by letting you prepare delicious meals in advance, so you don’t spend all night in the kitchen.”

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Crock Pot Multi Express Crock

Sunbeam Two Way Classic Blender Black

Sony Turntable with Bluetooth Connectivity

Host A Night At The Movies

With the rise of streaming putting blockbusters at our fingertips, home movie nights are just as epic as a night at the flicks. So invite the crew over for cosmos and Sex and the City, or dry martinis and your favourite Bond. High fashion and high stakes both look good on the Samsung 55" LS03F The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV 2025. Its Intelligent Mode adapts the picture, sound and volume to suit your room. “If you want to make sure movie night is always at your place, kit yourself out with a Denon 2Ch Stereo Amp Bookshelf Speaker Pack for immersive, real cinema sound,” says John Milonas, The Good Guys Buyer – Televisions and Accessories. A Cuisinart Frost Fusion Soft Serve Ice Cream And Frozen Drinks Maker will help you make real cinema choc-tops.

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Samsung 55" LS01B 4K Serif QLED Smart TV

Denon 2Ch Stereo Amp Bookshelf Speaker Pack

Switch On To Family Fun

Family game nights are memory-making gold – so plug in a Nintendo Switch Console OLED, hand out controllers and hit the Mario Kart track. The Switch’s coolest feature? You can hook it up to your big screen TV for a super-sized family battle royale! All your family abroad? Game night is still a goer. Fire up a Lenovo LOQ 15.6" i7 16GB 512GB RTX4050 6GB Gaming Laptop, connect your Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset and squad up for a friendly (or not) Fortnite session.

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Nintendo Switch Console OLED

Lenovo LOQ 15.6" i7 16GB 512GB RTX4050 6GB Gaming Laptop

Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset

Plan A Creative Date Night

Pulling off a memorable date night is simple with the latest high-tech home entertainment . The Samsung The Freestyle Portable Smart FHD Projector will help you really up your game. Set it up outside with a portable screen and snuggle up on a picnic rug for a romantic movie under the stars. An outdoor heater will keep things hot (literally). Or, to really win brownie points, why not put a cheeky twist on date night under the stars? Position the projector upwards to screen the latest sci-fi on the living or bedroom ceiling. Ooh la la!

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Samsung The Freestyle Portable Smart FHD Projector

2C Enjoy IT 106" Manual Pull down Screen

Goldair 2400W Upright Radiant Heater

Chill-Out Solo

Sometimes, the best plans are no plans at all. So throw on your dressing gown… it’s a pamper party for one. Set the mood with a few drops of your favourite essential oil in the Ellia Harmony Cordless Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser, then relax and revitalise with a soak in the Homedics Salt-n-Soak Pro Footbath With Heat Boost. On your lap is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Wi-Fi 6GB 128GB - Grey loaded with the latest Netflix thriller or a Bridgerton romance. Can’t put it down? You don’t have to! All nighters aren’t so rough when there’s a morning espresso with your name on it. Thanks, Sunbeam Compact Barista Espresso Coffee Machine!

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Ellia Harmony Cordless Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser

Homedics Salt-n-Soak Pro Footbath With Heat Boost

Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Wi-Fi 6GB 128GB - Grey

Sunbeam Compact Barista Espresso Coffee Machine

Ready to make your place the go-to destination for dinner dates, family fun and day-spa level downtime? Visit us in-store or online to find the inspiration you need for your next night in.