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Traditional Open Plan Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Brad Montgomery
Design ideas for a large traditional open plan home cinema in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet, a built-in media unit and grey floors.
Upscale Transitional
Upscale Transitional
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Large traditional open plan home cinema in Omaha with carpet, beige walls, a projector screen and beige floors.
Various Work
Various Work
Connect Consulting, INCConnect Consulting, INC
© Lisa Russman Photography www.lisarussman.com
Large traditional open plan home cinema in New York with carpet, a built-in media unit, blue walls and multi-coloured floors.
Home Theater
Home Theater
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
This is an example of a large traditional open plan home cinema in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Birmingham, MI Crestron Automation
Birmingham, MI Crestron Automation
The Sound VisionThe Sound Vision
Crestron TSW-750 controlling an existing Meridian audio system.
Inspiration for a large classic open plan home cinema in Detroit with beige walls, carpet, a projector screen and beige floors.
Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"
Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"
Heritage Design StudioHeritage Design Studio
Photo of a large classic open plan home cinema in Dallas with green walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floors.
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.
Bars and Entertainment
Bars and Entertainment
Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & BathBlu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath
Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Photo of a medium sized classic open plan home cinema in Miami with a wall mounted tv, white walls, carpet and white floors.
Theatre Room - Northbridge 2
Theatre Room - Northbridge 2
Perrie DesignsPerrie Designs
Home Theatre custom joinery and cabinetry
Photo of a classic open plan home cinema in Sydney with a wall mounted tv.
Media Wall
Media Wall
Heritage Construction SpecialistsHeritage Construction Specialists
Photo of a large traditional open plan home cinema in Phoenix with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in media unit and beige floors.
A Lower Level Meant for Entertaining
A Lower Level Meant for Entertaining
Homes by DesignHomes by Design
This lower level combines several areas into the perfect space to have a party or just hang out. The theater area features a starlight ceiling that even include a comet that passes through every minute. Premium sound and custom seating make it an amazing experience. The sitting area has a brick wall and fireplace that is flanked by built in bookshelves. To the right, is a set of glass doors that open all of the way across. This expands the living area to the outside. Also, with the press of a button, blackout shades on all of the windows... turn day into night. Seating around the bar makes playing a game of pool a real spectator sport... or just a place for some fun. The area also has a large workout room. Perfect for the times that pool isn't enough physical activity for you.
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Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Entertainment Room with Built-In Storage Unit General Contractor: McCaffery Home Builders
Medium sized classic open plan home cinema in Orange County with a wall mounted tv, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Buckingham Residence
Buckingham Residence
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
photo by Katrina Mojzesz http://www.topkatphoto.com
Design ideas for a medium sized classic open plan home cinema in Philadelphia with carpet, a projector screen, brown floors and white walls.
Home Movie Theater in Saint Davids
Home Movie Theater in Saint Davids
Semerjian InteriorsSemerjian Interiors
Open Home Theatre in Basement with Wood paneling and Theater seating
Design ideas for a traditional open plan home cinema in Philadelphia with brown walls, carpet, a built-in media unit and grey floors.
Comfort Technology
Comfort Technology
Lelch Audio VideoLelch Audio Video
Home theater + whole house audio + full Control4 control system for bar & theater • Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic open plan home cinema in Minneapolis with beige walls, carpet, beige floors and a projector screen.
Our Work
Our Work
Integrated Systems DesignIntegrated Systems Design
Projector unrolls from the ceiling, offers both standard and wide screen imagery.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional open plan home cinema in Los Angeles with beige walls, carpet, a built-in media unit and black floors.
Theater Room
Theater Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Grab a drink and some popcorn and it's time to sit back and watch the show. Glass display case serves as the bar top for the beautifully finished custom bar. The bar is served by a full-size paneled-front Sub-Zero refrigerator, undercounter ice maker, a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer & a Bosch Speed Oven. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.
Traditional Home Theater
Traditional Home Theater
Cinema Design GroupCinema Design Group
Photo of a medium sized traditional open plan home cinema in Miami with black walls, carpet, a projector screen and black floors.
Entertainment Center
Entertainment Center
Dickinson CabinetryDickinson Cabinetry
Custom white home entertainment center with decorative shelving.
Photo of a large classic open plan home cinema in San Francisco with white walls and a built-in media unit.
Chatham Hills - Country French
Chatham Hills - Country French
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
The basement kitchen opens up to a theater room with ample seating for guests. Photo Credit: Tom Graham
Photo of a large classic open plan home cinema in Indianapolis with beige walls, carpet, a projector screen and beige floors.

Traditional 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 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.
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