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Home Cinema Room with a Built-in Media Unit Ideas and Designs

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Home Theater
Home Theater
Ziegler ConstructionZiegler Construction
Photo of a large classic enclosed home cinema in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet and a built-in media unit.
Private Residence - Pembroke Pines
Private Residence - Pembroke Pines
Cynthia Kriz DesignCynthia Kriz Design
Medium sized contemporary open plan home cinema in Miami with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring and a built-in media unit.
The Dell
The Dell
Modus VivendiModus Vivendi
A view of the TV Room / Snug with recessed front speakers, recessed surround speakers and in-ceiling Dolby Atmos height channel speakers, all colour matched at the factory to blend in as seamlessly as possible, yet still providing an impressive and immersive experience
Abbey View, London
Abbey View, London
Simon Burt PhotographySimon Burt Photography
Simon Burt
Photo of a medium sized contemporary enclosed home cinema in Cornwall with black walls, carpet, a built-in media unit and grey floors.
Belgravia Mews House
Belgravia Mews House
Clever AssociationClever Association
Photo Credit: Jonty Wilde Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed home cinema in London with grey walls and a built-in media unit.
Manley Meadows
Manley Meadows
ST Custom HomesST Custom Homes
Photo of a large open plan home cinema in Other with red walls, carpet and a built-in media unit.
Built-In Wall Unit
Built-In Wall Unit
Customwoods Custom CabinetryCustomwoods Custom Cabinetry
Medium sized classic enclosed home cinema in San Francisco with green walls, carpet and a built-in media unit.
Large linear fireplaces
Large linear fireplaces
East Coast Energy Products Inc.East Coast Energy Products Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary enclosed home cinema in New York with brown walls and a built-in media unit.
Gaming Room
Gaming Room
K&W AudioK&W Audio
A very cool gaming room. Move over pool table, here comes Multi-Player Xbox!
Photo of a medium sized contemporary enclosed home cinema in Calgary with multi-coloured walls, carpet and a built-in media unit.
Prairie Style Media Room
Prairie Style Media Room
Stone+Glidden, Inc.Stone+Glidden, Inc.
This family room was originally a large alcove off a hallway. The TV and audio equipment was housed in a laminated 90's style cube array and simply didn't fit the style for the rest of the house. To correct this and make the space more in line with the architecture throughout the house a partition was designed to house a 60" flat panel TV. All equipment with the exception of the DVD player was moved into another space. A 120" screen was concealed in the ceiling beneath the cherry strips added to the ceiling; additionally the whole ceiling appears to be wall board but in fact is fiberglass with a white fabric stretched over it with conceals the 7 speakers located in the ceiling.
Corner TV Unit With Alcove Design & Bookcase Storage | Inspired Elements
Corner TV Unit With Alcove Design & Bookcase Storage | Inspired Elements
Inspired Elements LtdInspired Elements Ltd
Stunning Bespoke Living Room Designs With a Character for Modern Homes. So order your next personalised home furniture today! We have a unique collection of Glass Finish TV Units that will suit every living room. The storage features in the high TV units are so vivid that you can add and remove features according to the requirements.
Chevy Chase Media Room
Chevy Chase Media Room
Custom Works AV IncCustom Works AV Inc
After. We added fabric covered walls for the acoustical properties, upgraded the TV and installed a Totem Acoustics surround speaker package.
Design ideas for a small classic enclosed home cinema in DC Metro with beige walls, carpet, a built-in media unit and grey floors.
Denver Custom Home
Denver Custom Home
Digital Media Innovations LLCDigital Media Innovations LLC
Casual home theater let's you enjoy your favorite content regardless of occasion. Hidden in-ceiling speakers and subwoofer are complimented by automated overhead and accent lighting.
Pacific Palisades Garage Conversion Entertainment Room
Pacific Palisades Garage Conversion Entertainment Room
Spazio LASpazio LA
The new "man cave"/ entertainment room features a venetian plaster wall behind the TV with two matching ceiling soffits, custom cabinets, new HVAC units and french doors with electric shades. A new 85" TV, speakers, two subwoofers at the back wall and an all in one system controlled by a universal control were also added to this modern entertainment space. The room also features Cascade Latourell SPC Floors and Caesarstone Empira white countertops, all from Spazio LA Tile Gallery.
Gaming and Entertainment Retreat Center
Gaming and Entertainment Retreat Center
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
This ultra-plush gaming retreat area was designed for the family’s children in mind, but what adult would not love to have a game room like this? The sleek design of the cabinetry has a brushed aluminum finish and flat panel doors operated by touch latches. The tall cabinets have pull out drawers for DVD storage and fabric covered panels conceal the large speakers. Opposite the gaming area is the convenience kitchenette and large table for gatherings. Designed by Marcia Spinosa for Closet Organizing Systems
Modern Flatiron Loft Renovation - Media Room
Modern Flatiron Loft Renovation - Media Room
Meshberg GroupMeshberg Group
This soundproof media room by Meshberg Group is a sophisticated, plush man cave boasting a state of the art theater, custom sectional sofa, custom linen wall panel with walnut niche, cove LED WAC lighting and even secret hiding places for the bachelor owner.
Media Rooms
Media Rooms
Audio-Video Solutions, Inc.Audio-Video Solutions, Inc.
Contemporary Home Media Room Breckenridge This is a photo of a small and cozy media room. The whole home had motorized shades added, remote control thermostat installed and home media custom cabinetry put into place.
Green Basements & Remodeling - Basements
Green Basements & Remodeling - Basements
Green Basements & RemodelingGreen Basements & Remodeling
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan home cinema in Atlanta with yellow walls, carpet and a built-in media unit.
TV room
TV room
Aegis Systems IncAegis Systems Inc
Open for Light and movie watching!
Design ideas for a small bohemian enclosed home cinema in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in media unit.
Built-ins
Built-ins
RFW Cabinetry & MillworkRFW Cabinetry & Millwork
Built in media wall unit done for client in Palm Beach Florida. This beautiful unit is installed on the tenth floor in a condominium. It is installed in the living room with a lot of natural light coming in through the sliding glass doors facing the ocean. The faux finished, steel-brushed veneer paneling is made out of paldao wood. The floating console that is attached to the front of the unit by french-cleats houses the electronics for the unit and features assisted-lift blum aventos hl hinges that lift up parallel to the console.

Home Cinema Room with a Built-in Media Unit 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.
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