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Small Open Plan Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Wall Mounted TV Unit Brown Orleans Oak Dust Grey! Inspired Elements
Wall Mounted TV Unit Brown Orleans Oak Dust Grey! Inspired Elements
Inspired Elements LtdInspired Elements Ltd
Wall Mounted TV Unit brown orleans oak dust grey with lighting and floating bookcases storage
Photo of a small contemporary open plan home cinema in London with a built-in media unit and feature lighting.
The More The Merrier
The More The Merrier
GramophoneGramophone
In order to squeeze as many fans into their small theater for the big game, these customers added 2 Salamander JumpSeat Ottomans. Photo Credit: Kevin Kelley, Gramophone
MODERN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
MODERN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
RECODECORECODECO
Location: Lakeland, FL, United States Decorative Ceiling/Wall Boxes/Soffits for Lighting Dimmable LED lighting Floating/Wall Mounted Center Console Dark Wood Floating Shelves
Calgary - Tuscany
Calgary - Tuscany
M.A.D. RenovationsM.A.D. Renovations
Jesse Yardley, Fotographix
Small traditional open plan home cinema in Calgary with grey walls, carpet and a projector screen.
Media-Gamerooms
Media-Gamerooms
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
Vernon Wentz
Design ideas for a small classic open plan home cinema in Austin with a wall mounted tv, beige walls and carpet.
Small Yard in Potomac MD
Small Yard in Potomac MD
Inviting SpacesInviting Spaces
Joylyn Hannahs Photography, LLC
Inspiration for a small classic open plan home cinema in DC Metro.
Custom Makassar Wall Unit
Custom Makassar Wall Unit
UserUser
Custom Wall Unit, Makassar High Gloss Veneer, White High Gloss Drawers
Photo of a small contemporary open plan home cinema in Miami with grey walls, concrete flooring, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.
Wall Mounted TV Unit in Raw Steel with Bookcase Storage | Inspired Elements
Wall Mounted TV Unit in Raw Steel with 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.
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool & Contemporary is the vibe our clients were seeking out. Phase 1 complete for this El Paso Westside project. Consistent with the homes architecture and lifestyle creates a space to handle all occasions. Early morning coffee on the patio or around the firepit, smores, drinks, relaxing, reading & maybe a little dancing. Cedar planks set on raw steel post create a cozy atmosphere. Sitting or laying down on cushions and pillows atop the smooth buff leuders limestone bench with your feet popped up on the custom gas firepit. Raw steel veneer, limestone cap and stainless steel fire fixtures complete the sleek contemporary feels. Concrete steps & path lights beam up and accentuates the focal setting. To prep for phase 2, ground cover pathways and areas are ready for the new outdoor movie projector, more privacy, picnic area, permanent seating, landscape and lighting to come. Phase II complete...welcome to outdoor entertainment. Movies on the lawn with the family & football season will never be same here. This backyard doubles as an entertainment destination. Cantilever seating, lounging & privacy fence wraps up a party/cozy space. Plenty of room for friends and family
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
Artisan's Kitchen
Artisan's Kitchen
Robert Edson Swain Architecture and DesignRobert Edson Swain Architecture and Design
The entertainment center visually separates the living room and kitchen without closing either space. Photo: Kyle Kinney & Jordan Inman
Design ideas for a small modern open plan home cinema in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in media unit.
Media all Furniture in European Oak Veneer Dusk Grey
Media all Furniture in European Oak Veneer Dusk Grey
Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom CoNewcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co
Media wall furniture finished in European oak veneer dusk grey; back lit décor panels and grey tinted mirrors provide the perfect contrast and feature to the geometric linear style of design, making this stunning piece of furniture a main focal point to this wonderful room.
Modern Luxe Bachelor Bungalow
Modern Luxe Bachelor Bungalow
SHIALICESHIALICE
Custom made sectional covered in Robert Allen velvet Baby alpaca rug Custom blackout window shades Alpaca pillows from The Citizenry
Photo of a small scandi open plan home cinema in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Cozy Den
Cozy Den
d'avignon interiorsd'avignon interiors
This cozy den provides just enough space for these travelers to display and view their collection of finds from all over the world. Photo credit: .Jeff Aisen
The Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse
Nathalie Priem PhotographyNathalie Priem Photography
Nathalie Priem
Photo of a small contemporary open plan home cinema in London with white walls and carpet.
Highlands Lower Level
Highlands Lower Level
Angela Westmore, LLC.Angela Westmore, LLC.
Small traditional open plan home cinema in Milwaukee with black walls, vinyl flooring, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.
Floating Bookshelves Dust Grey TV Units in Walnut | Inspired Elements | London
Floating Bookshelves Dust Grey TV Units in Walnut | Inspired Elements | London
Inspired Elements LtdInspired Elements Ltd
Floating Bookshelves living room unit dust grey tv units in walnut with storage along with a Graphite Grey TV units in natural dijon walnut finish. Also check out our Wooden Bookcases Office Area shelving.
Colorado Contemporary Mountain
Colorado Contemporary Mountain
Mountain Concierge @ The ShowroomMountain Concierge @ The Showroom
Inspiration for a small country open plan home cinema in Denver with grey walls, carpet and a projector screen.
A work in Progress
A work in Progress
Olu WalkerOlu Walker
Less is often times more.
Photo of a small rustic open plan home cinema in Newark with green walls, light hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Simons Gameroom Picture Bar Ledge
Simons Gameroom Picture Bar Ledge
Penberthy Custom BuildersPenberthy Custom Builders
Daniel Karr
Photo of a small classic open plan home cinema in Houston.

Small Open Plan 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.
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