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Affordable Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Jack Band Builder, Inc.Jack Band Builder, Inc.
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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.
Sugarhouse, Home Theater Utah
Sugarhouse, Home Theater Utah
Argenta SolutionsArgenta Solutions
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.
Inver Grove Heights Basement
Inver Grove Heights Basement
Carla Bast DesignCarla Bast Design
A cozy home theater for movie nights and relaxing fireplace lounge space are perfect places to spend time with family and friends.
Chicago River north complete condo rehab
Chicago River north complete condo rehab
Chi Renovation & DesignChi Renovation & Design
A clean and modern entertainment center showcasing floating cabinets and shelves made out of the same man-made porcelain used in the kitchen. The grass paper wall finishing and LED lighting add sophistication and a subtle illumination of decor placed on the shelves. Home located in Chicago's North Side. Designed by Chi Renovations & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Humboldt Park, Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.
Bankview Smart Home
Bankview Smart Home
smartSPACE - Home Theatre and AutomationsmartSPACE - Home Theatre and Automation
Basement Media room. Piano black soundbar floating below the television adds interest and excellent sound. Lights, blinds, tv and security are all controlled from your iPhone/iPad, Android device.
The large arm lamp is big enough to walk under.
The large arm lamp is big enough to walk under.
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab Photography
Traditional Home Theater
Traditional Home Theater
Sports Enthusiast's Entertainment Center
Sports Enthusiast's Entertainment Center
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
Custom cabinetry was built to fill an existing alcove and provide space for mounting three flat TV screens, audio/visual components, and provide visible storage for all their sports memorabilia. Mocha Cherry Panolam Melamine was used for the cabinetry and a matching Thermofoil was used on the door and drawer fronts as well as the decorative crown and base trim moldings. A matching Wilsonart high pressure laminate was used on the countertop for added durability. LED accent lighting and Bronze glass door inserts were highlights of the design. Designed by Thomas Mayfield for Closet Organizing Systems
Simons Gameroom Picture Bar Ledge
Simons Gameroom Picture Bar Ledge
Penberthy Custom BuildersPenberthy Custom Builders
Daniel Karr
Pristine Performance
Pristine Performance
Warner Audio & VideoWarner Audio & Video
A high performance sanctuary with all the creature comforts.
Teaneck Entertainment Unit
Teaneck Entertainment Unit
Closets to AdoreClosets to Adore
Cozy Red Theater Room
Cozy Red Theater Room
Sight And Sound Systems IncSight And Sound Systems Inc
photography by Maryam Kaymanesh
Radnor Home Theater
Radnor Home Theater
Larina Kase Interior DesignLarina Kase Interior Design
Larina Kase
Our Work
Our Work
Merge Tech, Inc.Merge Tech, Inc.
Calgary Health Trust Lottery Home - Winter 2016
Calgary Health Trust Lottery Home - Winter 2016
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Adrian Shellard
Basement Home Theater and Fireplace
Basement Home Theater and Fireplace
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
Gorgeous home theater with double sided fireplace and stone wall accents, highlighted by the beautiful tray ceiling. ©Finished Basement Company
Media Room Make Over
Media Room Make Over
The Sound VisionThe Sound Vision
90's Media Room updated and upgraded Crestron Home Automation and lighting control
Media Room
Media Room
Robison Digital SolutionsRobison Digital Solutions
Lower Level Media Room with Laser Projector complimented with 5.1.2 Atmos Surround Sound; all equipment hidden.

Affordable 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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