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Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Aflux DesignsAflux Designs
Inspiration for a traditional home cinema in London.
Fulham Private Residence
Fulham Private Residence
Matteo Bianchi StudioMatteo Bianchi Studio
This is an example of a contemporary home cinema in London with feature lighting.
Country House
Country House
Jess O’Grady DesignJess O’Grady Design
Inspiration for a contemporary home cinema.
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Modern Arts & Crafts
Modern Arts & Crafts
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
Despite natural light to one side of this lower ground floor, the space comes alive at night. The area is divided into a games area with glass wine cabinetry display pertaining the bar and pool table from this super relaxed media area with an array of lighting controls.
West Dulwich Family Home
West Dulwich Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This detached home in West Dulwich was opened up & extended across the back to create a large open plan kitchen diner & seating area for the family to enjoy together. We added oak herringbone parquet and texture wallpaper to the cinema room which was tucked behind the kitchen
Luxury Cinema and Entertainment Room
Luxury Cinema and Entertainment Room
LUUXXLUUXX
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan home cinema in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a projector screen, brown floors and a feature wall.
Coastal Family Home
Coastal Family Home
Ashton House DesignAshton House Design
Contemporary home cinema in Devon.
Oxshott Cinema
Oxshott Cinema
Fiona Brass InteriorsFiona Brass Interiors
bespoke lighting
Contemporary home cinema in Surrey with feature lighting.
Whole house interior design Sittingbourne, Kent
Whole house interior design Sittingbourne, Kent
Liane Ryan PhotographyLiane Ryan Photography
This is an example of a contemporary home cinema in Essex.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Studio 28 Interiors LtdStudio 28 Interiors Ltd
Photo of a contemporary home cinema in Hertfordshire with feature lighting.
Barnes
Barnes
Sonic VisionSonic Vision
Inspiration for a contemporary home cinema in London.
Atelier Rose
Atelier Rose
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Farmhouse home cinema in Cornwall with feature lighting.
Mayfair Project
Mayfair Project
Mays PhotographyMays Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed home cinema in London with black walls, dark hardwood flooring, a projector screen, black floors and feature lighting.
Miramar
Miramar
Sue Vaughton Photography & DesignSue Vaughton Photography & Design
Contemporary home cinema in Devon with feature lighting.
London
London
Homeplay LtdHomeplay Ltd
Photo of a contemporary enclosed home cinema in London with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen, grey floors and feature lighting.
Transitional Design - South Dakota
Transitional Design - South Dakota
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan home cinema in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a projector screen and brown floors.
Faxon
Faxon
Euroline Steel WindowsEuroline Steel Windows
Contemporary enclosed home cinema in Orange County with black walls, carpet and grey floors.
Family Room, Home Theater and Bar
Family Room, Home Theater and Bar
TRG Architecture + Interior DesignTRG Architecture + Interior Design
Photo by Bernard André
Design ideas for a traditional home cinema in San Francisco with a wall mounted tv.
Willoughby Way
Willoughby Way
Charles Cunniffe Architects AspenCharles Cunniffe Architects Aspen
Willoughby Way Theatre by Charles Cunniffe Architects http://cunniffe.com/projects/willoughby-way/ Photo by David O. Marlow

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.
Hockaday Neighborhood
Hockaday Neighborhood
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Photo of a scandinavian home cinema in Dallas.
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