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Affordable World-Inspired Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Sherman - A1A LHP
Sherman - A1A LHP
InvizAudio - Speakerless Audio SystemsInvizAudio - Speakerless Audio Systems
5.2.1 Dolby Surround with overhead Atmos systems all using InvizAudio Speakerless Audio Systems integration with Amazon Dot with Alexa - VERY happy client!
Golden Oak
Golden Oak
UserUser
Design ideas for a small world-inspired open plan home cinema in Toronto with grey walls, carpet and a wall mounted tv.
Bohemian Tropical Luxe
Bohemian Tropical Luxe
Shmik InteriorsShmik Interiors
Shmik Interiors Exotic birds add tropical colour to a rich palette of aubergine and teal. A beaten brass drum coffee table add bohemian luxe to the room.
高槻の家（takatsuki hause）
高槻の家（takatsuki hause）
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Medium sized world-inspired open plan home cinema in Osaka with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.
Tropical House
Tropical House
Showhomes with Tracey McLeodShowhomes with Tracey McLeod
Caco Photography
Inspiration for a large world-inspired open plan home cinema in Gold Coast - Tweed with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Home Theatre
Home Theatre
Intune Home Theater, LLCIntune Home Theater, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired open plan home cinema in Miami with white walls, ceramic flooring and a wall mounted tv.
kirby detail
kirby detail
Square One InteriorsSquare One Interiors
Art by Takeshi Nagayoshi
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired enclosed home cinema in San Francisco with red walls, carpet and a wall mounted tv.
Aliso Viejo - Media Room Loft Addition
Aliso Viejo - Media Room Loft Addition
TRUADDITIONSTRUADDITIONS
Project and Photo by Chris Doering TRUADDITIONS We Turn High Ceilings Into New Rooms. Specializing in loft additions and dormer room additions.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired enclosed home cinema in Orange County with beige walls.
Home Theater and Surround Sound installation
Home Theater and Surround Sound installation
Installation King Home AutomationInstallation King Home Automation
Home Theater and Surround Sound installation
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired home cinema in Los Angeles.
Ottoman Room
Ottoman Room
Silk Audio Visual EntertainmentSilk Audio Visual Entertainment
On-wall 7.1 system: M&KSound, MP150 Mk II (THX) front speakers, M4T tripole rear centres and S150T tripole left and right surround speakers. Cablig in ceiling clouds to allow addition of atmos channels in future.
Дизайн-проект для ремонта дома
Дизайн-проект для ремонта дома
Линия интерьераЛиния интерьера
Интерьер домашнего кинозала
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired enclosed home cinema in Moscow with blue walls and a projector screen.
Hospitality Art Project, St. James Club, Antigua
Hospitality Art Project, St. James Club, Antigua
Ready2hangartReady2hangart
This is an example of a world-inspired open plan home cinema in Other.
Wailea Golf Estates
Wailea Golf Estates
Control Freaks HawaiiControl Freaks Hawaii
70" 4K LED TV hung on the wall with a 5.1 surround sound system. All of this is controlled by a Control4 home automation system. Custom room darkening shades help to keep the glare off the screen and enhance the viewing experience.
阿倍野の家 シンボルツリーのある中庭を囲む家 House in Abeno
阿倍野の家 シンボルツリーのある中庭を囲む家 House in Abeno
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リビングから見上げる吹き抜けとトップライト。
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired open plan home cinema in Osaka.
Aliso Viejo - Media Room Loft Addition
Aliso Viejo - Media Room Loft Addition
TRUADDITIONSTRUADDITIONS
Project and Photo by Chris Doering TRUADDITIONS We Turn High Ceilings Into New Rooms. Specializing in loft additions and dormer room additions.
Medium sized world-inspired enclosed home cinema in Orange County with beige walls.
Golden Oak
Golden Oak
UserUser
Photo of a small world-inspired open plan home cinema in Toronto with grey walls, carpet and a wall mounted tv.
Golden Oak
Golden Oak
UserUser
Inspiration for a small world-inspired open plan home cinema in Toronto with grey walls, carpet and a wall mounted tv.
Aliso Viejo - Media Room Loft Addition
Aliso Viejo - Media Room Loft Addition
TRUADDITIONSTRUADDITIONS
Project and Photo by Chris Doering TRUADDITIONS We Turn High Ceilings Into New Rooms. Specializing in loft additions and dormer room additions.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired enclosed home cinema in Orange County with beige walls.
Aliso Viejo - Media Room Loft Addition
Aliso Viejo - Media Room Loft Addition
TRUADDITIONSTRUADDITIONS
Project and Photo by Chris Doering TRUADDITIONS We Turn High Ceilings Into New Rooms. Specializing in loft additions and dormer room additions.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired enclosed home cinema in Orange County with beige walls.
Дизайн-проект для ремонта дома
Дизайн-проект для ремонта дома
Линия интерьераЛиния интерьера
Домашний кинотеатр в комнате с окнами
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired enclosed home cinema in Moscow.

Affordable World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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