POLL: Do you have a home cinema?

7 years ago

Everybody likes a movie night, but going out to the cinema can get pricey! Enter the home cinema - the luxury of the "going to the movies" experience without the peripheral chatter and people getting up in the aisle to use the loo.

But do you have one, and would you want one? Vote in our poll below and cast your decision!

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Yes I have one and i love it!

No I don't but I'd love one

Don't have one don't need one!

Other

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Andrew Hansen

7 years ago

We have one and it's the cosiest place in the house. We don't have the cinema seating but a huge wrap around deep cushioned sofa and a fantastic in built surround system with fully soundproofed walls and a lowered and double skimmed ceiling to make it even better.

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Pearson Property Developments ltd
7 years ago
Most luxury home require this more and more.
Luciana
7 years ago
We have one and I think it's a bit of a waste of space. We hardly ever use it, as we tend to watch stuff on TV and rarely remember to buy any films on blu-ray. It works great as an extra storage room, though...
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PRO
Love Shutters UK
7 years ago
Don't have one but would love one!!
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Ecoflap
7 years ago
It would be my idea of hell but my husband would love it!
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Exclusive Cinemas
7 years ago
We've been installing private cinemas for over 20 years and its popularity has increased hugely over the years.
163 hrd
7 years ago
Also my idea of hell. If a film is worth watching it needn't be super sized to enjoy.
PRO
Optia Smart Home
7 years ago
Must Have ! Have one myself and fit for clients. Now can go to the Cinema anytime
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R D Stott Architects
7 years ago
Haven't got one at the moment... but it would be nice!
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Geek-tech Home Automation
7 years ago
Makes watching movies so more enjoyable
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Gecko Home Cinema
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
If its correctly designed the system should be used for TV, music and home cinema as well as gaming.
wendy Anderson
7 years ago
we are about to renovate our basement and one of the rooms will be a cinema room. Going for sofas rather than cinema seating though- whole family is excited about it!
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Architectonicus
7 years ago
A Home cinema is a great thing to have, we have one. If you're thinking of it, we recommend considering flexibility and the fullest possible use for the room where you may have your finest sound system, as well as cinema screen. A snug place for family and friends to gather and enjoy time together, separate from the living room, retractable screen, perhaps a library or gaming centre. With the right layout and design you could have retractable walls at one end to open up those facilities and sound system for wider enjoyment and larger parties.
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Sai Interiors
7 years ago
We are currently working on a project creating a home cinema for a client. Look forward to sharing the pictures with you.
wendy Anderson
7 years ago
Andrew- please could I ask which surround sound system you used and if you are happy with it?
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The Pleasure Home
7 years ago

Home Cinema is now more affordable that it ever has been. What was £50,000 is now achievable on a budget of £10,000-£20,000. The skill is in marrying together the optimum components within the budget and getting the rooms acoustics correct.
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AVINU - Home Technology
7 years ago
Without doubt, people's expectations have changed, every home we design has some form of home cinema. This demand has driven manufacturers to provide all manner of systems and products from off-the-shelf at John Lewis through to dedicated home cinema rooms complete with pop-corn maker.

Important considerations above performance are comfort, ease of use, lighting and what it is you wish to watch.
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Cornflake
6 years ago
In a word, Yes. The demand for home cinema has increased year on year consistently and completes any home, we find that these are now used for video gaming and also watching sports to superb effect!

The most important thing is to consider the space and how to utilise to create the best audio finish.
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From small projects to full house home automation - a home cinema can come in all shapes and sizes
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C2C Home Automation
5 years ago
A good home cinema can provide one of the most immersive and enjoyable movie experiences. If you want to find out for yourself, feel free to drop us a line and I can book you in to our cinema demo room.
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Matthews Architectural Projects
5 years ago
I don't have one yet, but I would definitely love one as I don't get a lot of down time in the evenings but when I do I love to watch a movie. plus horrors on the surrounding sound would be amazing

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