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South Austin Home Theater
South Austin Home Theater
UserUser
Contemporary home cinema in Austin.
Bringing the Movies Home
Bringing the Movies Home
Bethesda SystemsBethesda Systems
Jim Darling
Photo of a traditional home cinema in DC Metro with carpet and beige floors.
English Pub Home Theater
English Pub Home Theater
Media Rooms IncMedia Rooms Inc
Elegant home theater designed to compliment the English pub decor in the rest of the basement. This project won a National award from NARI. Designed & fabricated in the In-House Cabinet shop of Media Rooms Inc. Our goal was to not have any audio video components visible in the room. In addition to the audio and video system, we designed and fabricated (in-house) all of the interior elements including: acoustical wall panels, custom columns, wood millwork, proscenium (around the video screen) and custom counter in the rear of the theater room. We also installed a tin ceiling and supplied the carpet and chairs. We located the audio video components in an in-wall closet and fabricated an acoustical panel door to hide the components from view. The left and right front speakers were built into the decorative columns behind the acoustically transparent fabric. The center channel and subwoofers were built into the proscenium directly behind and below the screen. The side speakers are placed in one of the side decorative columns and the rear speakers were placed in the ceiling. Decorative acoustic panels were placed throughout the room to match the aesthetic and add absorption. We installed wood trim around the panels to add to the elegance of the room.
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Urbane Theater
Urbane Theater
CinemaTech Theater Seating, Design & AcousticsCinemaTech Theater Seating, Design & Acoustics
Inspiration for a contemporary home cinema in Dallas.
CEDIA award for Best Media Room
CEDIA award for Best Media Room
Van Trease Architectural DesignsVan Trease Architectural Designs
Modern home cinema in Dallas.
Campinas Console & Biscuit Stools
Campinas Console & Biscuit Stools
Environment FurnitureEnvironment Furniture
Campinas Console made from reclaimed Brazilian Peroba Rosa wood, Biscuit Stools in Ash & Black Walnut designed by Outofstock for Environment & West One Painting
2008 Orlando Street of Dreams
2008 Orlando Street of Dreams
Irvin Homes, LLCIrvin Homes, LLC
Photo of a classic enclosed home cinema in Orlando with carpet, a projector screen and multi-coloured floors.
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Los Angeles home theaters
Los Angeles home theaters
DSI Luxury TechnologyDSI Luxury Technology
This is the front view of a high-end home theater system DSI Entertainment Systems installed in Beverly Hills. The screen is 16' wide and hides a THX-certified JBL Synthesis sound system that offers better than commercial cinema performance. Control is via Crestron portable color touchscreens and controls all audio-video, lighting and climate. Architecture by Landry Design Group and Interior Design by Joan Behnke. Construction by Finton Construction photography by Erhard Pfeiffer
Home Theatre
Home Theatre
W.A. Bentz Construction, Inc.W.A. Bentz Construction, Inc.
WA Bentz Construction is a custom homebuilder
This is an example of a contemporary home cinema in Miami with multi-coloured floors.
CT HOME THEATER
CT HOME THEATER
Clark Gaynor InteriorsClark Gaynor Interiors
A Home Theater we did for a private home in Southport, CT.
Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed home cinema in New York with grey walls, carpet and a projector screen.
Media Room Bar
Media Room Bar
Judith Balis InteriorsJudith Balis Interiors
Built-in bar, brick wall, reclaimed pallet entertainment center, and dark walls, create a cozy mood for family movie night and parties. Photo by Tony Moody: http://www.moodyimages.com/
Arnold Schulman
Arnold Schulman
Arnold Schulman Design GroupArnold Schulman Design Group
Home Theater photo by Brantley Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary enclosed home cinema in Miami with beige walls, carpet and a built-in media unit.
Bay Area Home Addition
Bay Area Home Addition
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
Photo of a contemporary home cinema in San Francisco.
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Woodvalley Residence
Woodvalley Residence
Gaile GuevaraGaile Guevara
Woodvalley Residence 2011 © GAILE GUEVARA | PHOTOGRAPHY™ All rights reserved. :: DESIGN TEAM :: Interior Designer: Gaile Guevara Interior Design Team: Layers & Layers Renovation & House Extension by Procon Projects Limited Architecture & Design by Mason Kent Design Landscaping provided by Arcon Water Designs
Chart Theater
Chart Theater
UserUser
This is an example of a traditional home cinema in Toronto with purple walls and multi-coloured floors.
Country Chic
Country Chic
Cashmere Interior LLCCashmere Interior LLC
Justin Tsucalas
Photo of a classic home cinema in Baltimore.
Stunning 4,931 Sq. Ft. Model Home Open Daily in Bridgeland!
Stunning 4,931 Sq. Ft. Model Home Open Daily in Bridgeland!
Perry HomesPerry Homes
Photo of a traditional enclosed home cinema in Houston with brown walls, carpet and a wall mounted tv.

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.
Oak Hill Craftsman
Oak Hill Craftsman
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Showcase Photographers
Medium sized traditional enclosed home cinema in Nashville with grey walls, carpet and a built-in media unit.
Garages of Texas
Garages of Texas
DW's Remodeling, LLCDW's Remodeling, LLC
Photo of a country home cinema in Dallas.
Greenwood Village Modern
Greenwood Village Modern
Sienna Custom Homes Inc.Sienna Custom Homes Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary home cinema in Denver.
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