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Ski House
Ski House
AMBIANCE SYSTEMSAMBIANCE SYSTEMS
Cozy Nook by Randall Perry
Photo of a rustic home cinema in New York with a wall mounted tv.
Media Room
Media Room
The Consulting House IncThe Consulting House Inc
Built out a basement and designed a media room with a reading nook and a bar.
This is an example of a large classic enclosed home cinema in Atlanta with brown walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floors.
Media Room With Huge Screen For Private Screening
Media Room With Huge Screen For Private Screening
Electronics Design Group, Inc.Electronics Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a traditional home cinema in New York with a projector screen.
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HOUSE E
HOUSE E
HANDE KOKSAL İnteriorsHANDE KOKSAL İnteriors
photography by Engin Aydeniz
Photo of a contemporary home cinema in Other.
Lake House
Lake House
Mill Creek Custom HomesMill Creek Custom Homes
Inspiration for a traditional enclosed home cinema in Houston with multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary Style in Laguna Beach, California
Contemporary Style in Laguna Beach, California
Wendi Young DesignWendi Young Design
Toby Ponnay
Photo of a world-inspired enclosed home cinema in Orange County with a built-in media unit.
Santa Barbara home theater
Santa Barbara home theater
DSI Luxury TechnologyDSI Luxury Technology
This art deco contemporary home theater features a very high-performance THX surround sound system by JBL Synthesis and a large, bright high-def picture by a Runco video projector. Another incredible screening room by DSI Entertainment Systems, Los Angeles' and Santa Barbara's largest and most awarded home theater company. Architecture by Don Nulty, Interior Design by Kathryne Dahlman, Construction by Tyler Development photography by Berlyn Photography
Media Rooms and Theaters
Media Rooms and Theaters
Colorado Media SystemsColorado Media Systems
Photo of a classic home cinema in Denver.
Pavilion Media Room
Pavilion Media Room
RIVER NORTHRIVER NORTH
Photography: Eric Penrod
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary enclosed home cinema in Las Vegas with white floors, porcelain flooring, a built-in media unit and grey walls.
Traditional Home Theater
Traditional Home Theater
Photo of a classic home cinema in Las Vegas.
Chicago area award-winning media room
Chicago area award-winning media room
Mills TechnologiesMills Technologies
Featuring a large screen with a new 3D video projector, audiophile-level sound system, and adjacent game and dance room, this media room is an ideal hangout for grownups and kids alike. This project was recognized by Sony Electronics as a superior media room installation in their Fall 2011 beyond entertainment magazine. Technology and integration by Mills Custom Audio/Video. Design by Suzanne Lovell, Inc. Construction by von-Dreele Freerksen Construction Company.
Leesburg Theater
Leesburg Theater
Casaplex, LLCCasaplex, LLC
Custom Home Theater
Photo of a contemporary home cinema in DC Metro with brown walls and a projector screen.
Interiors
Interiors
Buchanan PhotographyBuchanan Photography
Photo of a contemporary home cinema in Baltimore.
Clean, white, simple, chic minimal yet exclusive.
Clean, white, simple, chic minimal yet exclusive.
Urban HomeUrban Home
This project was done in 2010. All White was not very popular back then as it was regarded as bare or boring. However, this project proved the otherwise. We had great fun taking on this project as the owner who also liked the simplicity of white wanted to turn this new space into a straight forward yet sophisticated home. We both love the result!
Lori Withey
Lori Withey
Bellisa DesignBellisa Design
Photo of a classic enclosed home cinema in Dallas.
Miramar
Miramar
Sue Vaughton Photography & DesignSue Vaughton Photography & Design
Contemporary home cinema in Devon with feature lighting.
Franklin Project
Franklin Project
Light and Green, LLCLight and Green, LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary home cinema.
illume
illume
Alair Homes - Salt LakeAlair Homes - Salt Lake
Brad Montgomery
Photo of a large classic open plan home cinema in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen, grey floors and feature lighting.
Whitley Place // Prosper, TX // Huntington Homes // Plan 6181
Whitley Place // Prosper, TX // Huntington Homes // Plan 6181
Highland HomesHighland Homes
Design ideas for a traditional enclosed home cinema in Dallas with grey walls, carpet, a wall mounted tv and multi-coloured floors.

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.
Eaglis
Eaglis
Cebula DesignCebula Design
Mike Rixon Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional enclosed home cinema in Boston with grey walls, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.
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