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Affordable Open Plan Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Stadium Home
Stadium Home
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic open plan home cinema in Jacksonville with a wall mounted tv, multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
Chicago River north complete condo rehab
Chicago River north complete condo rehab
Chi Renovation & DesignChi Renovation & Design
A clean and modern entertainment center showcasing floating cabinets and shelves made out of the same man-made porcelain used in the kitchen. The grass paper wall finishing and LED lighting add sophistication and a subtle illumination of decor placed on the shelves. Home located in Chicago's North Side. Designed by Chi Renovations & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Humboldt Park, Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.
TV LIFT
TV LIFT
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
The console TV lift allows the outdoor view to remain unobstructed when the TV is not in use. The console also offers additional storage space. Photography Lauren Hagerstrom
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
Alpine Cabinet CompanyAlpine Cabinet Company
Custom Media Center with visually striking, yet neutral finish completed in a newly purchased home.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan home cinema in Sacramento with white walls, carpet, a wall mounted tv and white floors.
Timnath Home
Timnath Home
Harmonic SeriesHarmonic Series
Media Room. Incredible 5.1 Surround Sound system from Origin Acoustics and Artison. The Artison Studio 46 soundbar has a custom grille to match the TVs width and shape perfectly.
Entertainment Units
Entertainment Units
Object + Space Studio, Inc.Object + Space Studio, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan home cinema in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Entertainment Centers
Entertainment Centers
Closet FactoryCloset Factory
Beautifully designed by Closet Factory Orlando, this entertainment center uses Wild Apple melamine with silver frosting, raised backing, floating shelves and LED lighting to generate Bravos from all viewers.
TV Mounting Ideas
TV Mounting Ideas
FPAV ElectronicsFPAV Electronics
TV Mounted to Custom Reclaimed Wood Wall. Center Pushed in to add depth to wall and to recess TV into wall. System complete with Control4 Control System and 5.1 Surround System with In-ceiling speakers
Entertainment Centers
Entertainment Centers
California Closets, Walnut CreekCalifornia Closets, Walnut Creek
Virtuoso Media Center with Contrasting Finishes
Photo of a medium sized open plan home cinema in San Francisco with blue walls, concrete flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Modern Toronto Home
Modern Toronto Home
Symphony Kitchens Inc.Symphony Kitchens Inc.
Modern white and wenge veneer tv unit.
This is an example of a medium sized modern open plan home cinema in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Media all Furniture in European Oak Veneer Dusk Grey
Media all Furniture in European Oak Veneer Dusk Grey
Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom CoNewcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co
Media wall furniture finished in European oak veneer dusk grey; back lit décor panels and grey tinted mirrors provide the perfect contrast and feature to the geometric linear style of design, making this stunning piece of furniture a main focal point to this wonderful room.
Bankview Smart Home
Bankview Smart Home
smartSPACE - Home Theatre and AutomationsmartSPACE - Home Theatre and Automation
Basement Media room. Piano black soundbar floating below the television adds interest and excellent sound. Lights, blinds, tv and security are all controlled from your iPhone/iPad, Android device.
Teaneck Entertainment Unit
Teaneck Entertainment Unit
Closets to AdoreClosets to Adore
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional open plan home cinema in New York with a wall mounted tv.
milton basement fit-out
milton basement fit-out
BHaley Design+BuildBHaley Design+Build
Pat Piasecki
Inspiration for a medium sized modern open plan home cinema in Boston with white walls, porcelain flooring and a built-in media unit.
Media Room with Tiered Seating
Media Room with Tiered Seating
Total Home TechnologiesTotal Home Technologies
Small media room. Video projector with 110" projection screen, in-wall speakers, dimmable LED lighting, custom home theatre seating with theatre riser. Photo's by FYM Photography
Movie Theater
Movie Theater
UserUser
Large classic open plan home cinema in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a projector screen.
wulff
wulff
Square One InteriorsSquare One Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan home cinema in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Elmfield Way
Elmfield Way
Jonathan Sethna InteriorsJonathan Sethna Interiors
Elmfield Way, completed in 2019 is a complete renovation of a 1950's, 3 bedroom dethatched home. Now consisting of 3 floors, and 4 spacious bedrooms, this contemporary home with a backdrop of rich, warm neutral tones boasts show-stopping features, such as the rear illuminated alabaster wine display, steam effect letterbox style fireplace and glamorous modern light fittings imported from Holland.
Holladay Haven
Holladay Haven
Alair Homes - Salt LakeAlair Homes - Salt Lake
Brad Montgomery, tym.
This is an example of a large mediterranean open plan home cinema in Salt Lake City with black walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floors.
Highlands Lower Level
Highlands Lower Level
Angela Westmore, LLC.Angela Westmore, LLC.
Small traditional open plan home cinema in Milwaukee with black walls, vinyl flooring, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.

Affordable Open Plan Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

A home cinema is one of those luxuries that film lovers dream about, but if you are fortunate enough to have a spare room, basement or garage that’s sitting empty, a cinema room conversion with a home entertainment system may be easier to install than you think. And the great news is, a home theatre experience isn’t a reality reserved solely for homeowners with the space to turn a whole room into a home cinema. Replicating the experience of a cinema at home is an attainable goal even for those of us with a regular old living room, but of course, the more realistic cinema experience you want, the more changes and commitments you’ll need to make. Take a look through home cinema photos to get some ideas.

How do I turn my living room into a home cinema?

Sound is the most important element for transforming a TV room into a home theatre. Invest in a quality surround sound system – this can comprise of a number of small speakers dotted around your makeshift home theatre with a subwoofer for boosting the sound. Wireless speakers are ideal for placing around the home cinema without the worry of tripping over cables in the dark. If you’re not working with a large space, a big, widescreen TV could be overbearing, especially if you want to use the room for more purposes than just TV watching, so consider a projector and foldaway screen that will hide your home entertainment system when not needed. With a quality home cinema sound system installed, it won’t matter that you don’t have the built-in speakers of a TV in your new, pop-up cinema room. Good insulation is equally important to fortify sound quality in a home cinema; without the right flooring, door and window protection, your superior sound good might just sound sub-par. Carpeted floors are ideal for absorbing sound, but if your living room has wooden floorboards cover them with a large rug to minimise reverberations. Heavy curtains will do a similar job on windows and if you can, replace flimsy doors with heavier alternatives such as fire proof doors. It might sound extreme, but we did say a home theatre would require commitment!

What furniture does my home cinema need?

Furniture for a cinema room should be minimal, comfortable and functional. Chairs and sofas you can sink into are a must, and the beauty of this room is that you can introduce home comforts such as throws and cushions to the cinematic experience of your home theatre. Or, you can go the whole hog and invest in some real cinema chairs so it will really feel like you’ve stepped out of your own home and into the cinema – either revamp some original cinema seating, buy new ones, commission your own design or adapt some regular chairs to become your chosen comfy home cinema seats. You may want to keep the room free of distractions if you’re choosing a full home cinema system and installing it in a dedicated home theatre room, with only TV stands or media cabinets to house your DVDs, DVD players and sound systems. If you choose to wall-mount your TV or projector screen, avoid giving yourself a crick in the neck by keeping it at roughly eye height (when seated) – unless your sofas are particularly high, this may rule out a TV above the fireplace.

How should I decorate my home cinema?

The thing about sitting in the dark is that, well, you can’t see much! In a dedicated cinema room or home theatre, decor can be kept minimalistic. Opt for black-out curtains on windows and keep colour schemes muted and neutral. If your living room is doubling as a home cinema, be aware of glass or shiny surfaces around the room such as picture frames, mirrors and coffee tables that can reflect the screen and create a distraction. If you’re struggling to work out how to put together your perfect home theatre room or space, consider contacting home cinema specialists who can design and install bespoke home cinemas. Even if you don’t want to go for a full renovation, they’ll be able to give you advice on acoustics, projectors and how to create the right feel for a home cinema.
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