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Traditional Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Redwood Creek #2
Custom Homes of TexasCustom Homes of Texas
This is an example of a traditional home cinema in Dallas.
Cape Code Modern in Encino, CA
Cape Code Modern in Encino, CA
Sean Perkin & AssociatesSean Perkin & Associates
Traditional enclosed home cinema in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.
Fairview Custom New Build
Fairview Custom New Build
BGI DesignBGI Design
Inspiration for a large traditional open plan home cinema in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
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Mill Pond Road
Mill Pond Road
Betsy Bassett InteriorsBetsy Bassett Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic enclosed home cinema in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Summit View
Summit View
SAV Digital EnvironmentsSAV Digital Environments
Photo of a traditional home cinema in Other with brown floors.
London Townhouse
London Townhouse
Lisette Voute DesignsLisette Voute Designs
Love the combination of red and navy in the TV room / den. The layering of prints adds depth and interest and dark oak furniture provides richness and warmth.
Greenwich
Greenwich
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized classic enclosed home cinema in New York with black walls, carpet, a projector screen and beige floors.
Las Flores Ave., Arcadia California for Coldwell Banker Realtor Ash Rizk
Las Flores Ave., Arcadia California for Coldwell Banker Realtor Ash Rizk
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David Guettler Photography www.davidguettlerphoto.com (562) 225.1941 david@guettlerphotography.com
Photo of a classic enclosed home cinema in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floors.
Home Theater in Brentwood
Home Theater in Brentwood
Eden BuildersEden Builders
Large classic enclosed home cinema in Los Angeles with beige walls, carpet, a projector screen and beige floors.
Arden
Arden
Daniel Jason Cordova, LLCDaniel Jason Cordova, LLC
Dominique Vorillon
This is an example of a classic home cinema in Los Angeles.
Basement & Home Theater
Basement & Home Theater
Garris Construction, Inc.Garris Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a small classic enclosed home cinema in Chicago with black walls, carpet and a projector screen.
Fun For the Whole Family
Fun For the Whole Family
Integrated Smart Technologies, Inc.Integrated Smart Technologies, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional enclosed home cinema in Grand Rapids with beige walls, carpet and a projector screen.
Ridgewood Park
Ridgewood Park
Kristen Brooksby Interior DesignKristen Brooksby Interior Design
Scot Zimmerman Photography
Photo of a traditional home cinema in Salt Lake City.
Super Sized for a Super Star
Super Sized for a Super Star
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
Pineapple House designers replaced the client's old-school theater with a modernized configuration that includes polished walls, speakers hidden behind mesh grates, multi-levels with steps, oversized loungers and over-scale seating and a bar. Motorized drapery is integrated in the crown molding. When activated, the blue panels open and expose the 150” screen while simultaneously closing over the entrances into the room. A Bonisolli Photography
Guitar Storage
Guitar Storage
KodamaKodama
Inspiration for a classic home cinema in Miami.
Holladay Residence
Holladay Residence
Big Fish AutomationBig Fish Automation
Opening these fancy barn doors reveals an impressive home theater system designed and installed by Big Fish Automation.
This is an example of a traditional home cinema in Salt Lake City with carpet.
Coastal Craftsman
Coastal Craftsman
Design Hintz Interior DesignDesign Hintz Interior Design
Photo of a classic home cinema in Salt Lake City.
Traditional Media Room
Traditional Media Room
This is an example of a classic home cinema in Houston.
The Manors
The Manors
Legacy Renovations LLCLegacy Renovations LLC
Complete basement design package with full kitchen, tech friendly appliances and quartz countertops. Oversized game room with brick accent wall. Private theater with built in ambient lighting. Full bathroom with custom stand up shower and frameless glass.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.
Dallas, Texas | Stonegate - Elite Rome Upstairs Media Room
Dallas, Texas | Stonegate - Elite Rome Upstairs Media Room
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
Medium sized classic open plan home cinema in Dallas with grey walls, carpet, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.
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