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Midcentury Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Judy's Warm Mid-Century Modern Ranch
Judy's Warm Mid-Century Modern Ranch
ArciformArciform
The "study" of this mid-century modern architect-designed ranch features built-in floor to ceiling bookcases, a "data closet" to store electronics and office supplies, a dedicated circuit for the TV and stereo and new maple wood floors . The chairs are "Flight" recliner chairs from Design within Reach in Portland. Photos by Photo Art Portraits.
Basement Theater Renovation
Basement Theater Renovation
North & MadisonNorth & Madison
This is an example of a retro home cinema in Chicago.
Upscale Home Remodel in Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)
Upscale Home Remodel in Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)
123 Remodeling Inc.123 Remodeling Inc.
This Lincoln Park home was beautifully updated and completed with designer finishes to better suit the client’s aesthetic and highlight the space to its fullest potential. We focused on the gathering spaces to create a visually impactful and upscale design. We customized the built-ins and fireplace in the living room which catch your attention when entering the home. The downstairs was transformed into a movie room with a custom dry bar, updated lighting, and a gallery wall that boasts personality and style.
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Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a midcentury home cinema in Los Angeles.
Woodland's Bonus Room
Woodland's Bonus Room
S.M.E. InteriorsS.M.E. Interiors
Elisa Ivers Photography
Photo of a midcentury home cinema in Los Angeles.
Mid-Century Modern Man Cave
Mid-Century Modern Man Cave
Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESISFran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS
Photography by Cristopher Nolasco
Midcentury home cinema.
Grey Lynn
Grey Lynn
Rogan Nash Architects LtdRogan Nash Architects Ltd
Simon Devitt
Design ideas for a small midcentury enclosed home cinema in Auckland with white walls, concrete flooring and a built-in media unit.
Explorer Drive Showcase Home
Explorer Drive Showcase Home
PureHaven HomesPureHaven Homes
Photo of a midcentury home cinema in Salt Lake City.
Studio City, CA Project
Studio City, CA Project
Whoa. InteriorsWhoa. Interiors
Midcentury home cinema in Los Angeles.
Private Cinema
Private Cinema
UnydesignUnydesign
Inspiration for a medium sized retro enclosed home cinema in Denver with brown walls, carpet and a built-in media unit.
Shangrila - Marin County, CA
Shangrila - Marin County, CA
BK Interior DesignBK Interior Design
A 1958 Bungalow that had been left for ruin—the perfect project for me and my husband. We updated only what was needed while revitalizing many of the home's mid-century elements. Photo By: Airyka Rockefeller
La Cresta Theater
La Cresta Theater
Future HomeFuture Home
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury enclosed home cinema in Los Angeles with carpet, a projector screen and red 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.
Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace
Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace
Claudia Dorsch Interior Design LtdClaudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd
This is an example of a retro home cinema in London.
Mid-Century Ranch
Mid-Century Ranch
Pendergrass DevelopmentPendergrass Development
Design ideas for a retro home cinema in Portland.
Midcentury Home Theater
Midcentury Home Theater
Design ideas for a retro home cinema in Portland with red walls and a wall mounted tv.
Mid-century Modern Rambler in Richmond Beach
Mid-century Modern Rambler in Richmond Beach
Polymath Properties LLCPolymath Properties LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury enclosed home cinema in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floors.
Listening Rooms
Listening Rooms
Compliment DesignCompliment Design
Design ideas for a retro home cinema in Denver.
Park Road Remodel
Park Road Remodel
AllenBuilt, Inc.AllenBuilt, Inc.
Inspiration for a small midcentury enclosed home cinema in DC Metro with a projector screen.

Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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.
Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
Dawn Dally Design, LLC.Dawn Dally Design, LLC.
Harvey Smith
Photo of a medium sized retro enclosed home cinema in Orlando with brown walls, carpet and a wall mounted tv.
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