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Larry
Larry
Storch Entertainment SystemsStorch Entertainment Systems
Inspiration for a classic home cinema in Orlando with carpet and grey floors.
Franklin Lakes Residence
Franklin Lakes Residence
Maxey Hayse Design Studios, IncMaxey Hayse Design Studios, Inc
Theater Room - Media Room
Inspiration for a contemporary enclosed home cinema in New York with black walls, a projector screen and black floors.
Inndale Drive
Inndale Drive
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
This simplistic design showcases the flatscreen television without taking all the attention. The drink ledge allows for additional seating for events and gives the space a theater feel. ©Finished Basement Company.
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Traditional Media Room
Traditional Media Room
Photo of a traditional home cinema in New York with multi-coloured floors.
HGTV theater
HGTV theater
Media Rooms IncMedia Rooms Inc
Home Theater featured on Home and Garden TV; Candy Counter designed & fabricated in the In-House Cabinet shop of Media Rooms Inc.
Eclectic home cinema in Philadelphia.
Royal Oaks Design, Inc.
Royal Oaks Design, Inc.
Kieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MNKieran J. Liebl, Royal Oaks Design, Inc. MN
Floor Plans: http://royaloaksdesign.com/house-plans/#view_plan.php?plan_id=1058930&sn=RID47SID18
Media Wall
Media Wall
UserUser
Photography by: Jerry Krecicki with Affordable Photography
This is an example of a contemporary home cinema in Tampa with a wall mounted tv.
Eclectic Media Room
Eclectic Media Room
Design ideas for an eclectic home cinema in San Francisco.
Bayside
Bayside
TM GRADY BUILDERSTM GRADY BUILDERS
Design ideas for a contemporary home cinema in Orange County.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Shane McFarland ConstructionShane McFarland Construction
Reed Brown Photography, Julie Davis Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized rural enclosed home cinema in Nashville with carpet and a built-in media unit.
Los Altos Hills Fun Basement
Los Altos Hills Fun Basement
Allwood Construction IncAllwood Construction Inc
Inspiration for a traditional home cinema in San Francisco with a wall mounted tv.
Residential Bowling Alley Lanes for Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Player's Home
Residential Bowling Alley Lanes for Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Player's Home
Fusion BowlingFusion Bowling
A custom designed 2-lane residential bowling alley for the home of a Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball player living near Jacksonville, Florida. This recreation room bowling amenity features commercial-grade synthetic bowling lanes, a pinsetter masking unit with bowling themed graphic panels, computer scoring system with overhead TV monitors and pedestal-mounted keypad, laser and disco special effects lighting, Brunswick automatic pinsetting machines, sub-floor ball return system, an assortment of bowling shoes and bowling balls, and lane maintenance accessories. Photo credit: Diane Uhley
Colfax
Colfax
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Theatre
Inspiration for an expansive nautical enclosed home cinema in Chicago with black walls, carpet, a projector screen and white floors.
Basement Project -- Roswell
Basement Project -- Roswell
BCM London Inc.BCM London Inc.
Inspiration for a home cinema in Atlanta.
Walnut Hill Residence
Walnut Hill Residence
Dallas Property PhotosDallas Property Photos
This is an example of a classic home cinema in Dallas.
Alcove Linear Media Furniture
Alcove Linear Media Furniture
Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom CoNewcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co
A common feature in most homes, chimney breasts and the alcoves they form have often been considered an obstacle when trying to achieve a more contemporary linear feel to the room. The use of matching paneling to the rear of the panoramic fire; creates a bridge between the alcove storage, helps to enhance the width of the room and provides a look of continuous modern low-level media furniture to a traditional chimney breast. part of a multi-room project within a recently renovated property in collaboration with Richard Ruddick architecture.
Imperia in Southern River
Imperia in Southern River
MomuMomu
Cosy Modern Theatre at the Imperia Display Home in Southern River
Photo of a scandinavian home cinema in Perth.
Transitional Home Theater
Transitional Home Theater
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional enclosed home cinema in Atlanta with carpet, a built-in media unit, beige floors and beige walls.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Reanna Rieman for Wilfredo Emanuel DesignsReanna Rieman for Wilfredo Emanuel Designs
Photo of a contemporary home cinema in Other.

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.
Palatine Basement Remodel
Palatine Basement Remodel
Matrix Home SolutionsMatrix Home Solutions
Large modern home cinema in Chicago with grey walls, carpet and beige floors.
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