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Affordable Open Plan Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Maryland Home
Maryland Home
Duncan CabinetryDuncan Cabinetry
Home theater and TV surround with custom stained drawers below Photos - www. ZoomHome.com
Westmead Putney. Broderie, Versailles & Plank in colour Gainsboro
Westmead Putney. Broderie, Versailles & Plank in colour Gainsboro
Cheville ParquetCheville Parquet
Cheville Versailles and Broderie smoked and finished in a metallic oil. The metallic finish reflects the light, so you see different tones at different times of the day, or depending on how the light is hitting it. By finishing traditional parquet designs in vibrant metallic finishes, Cheville have created a floor which blends old with new. This exclusive development of 9 properties is one of the biggest residential projects Cheville have worked on. Each block is hand finished in a hard wax oil. Compatible with under floor heating. Blocks are engineered, tongue and grooved on all 4 sides, supplied pre-finished.
Monterey Home Theatre
Monterey Home Theatre
Karen Goodrich InteriorsKaren Goodrich Interiors
Karen Goodrich Interiors
PowderHorn
PowderHorn
Deb Lacroix Interior Design ServicesDeb Lacroix Interior Design Services
The grey theme gives this space a moody feel to enjoy on a winter Whistler day a
Movie Theater
Movie Theater
UserUser
Home Theatre
Home Theatre
Intune Home Theater, LLCIntune Home Theater, LLC
Home Theater Rooms
Home Theater Rooms
Creative Systems - Collegeville, PaCreative Systems - Collegeville, Pa
This space was completely changed from a boring TV space to a fun, high performance home theater. Designed and photographed by Harry Blanchard
Prestwick
Prestwick
Michelle Glennon Interior Design, IncMichelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc
Home Theatre - Family Room (Casual Design Setting)
Home Theatre - Family Room (Casual Design Setting)
Cinehaus Theatre Concepts Inc.Cinehaus Theatre Concepts Inc.
Cinehaus Theatre Concepts - This home theatre design and install is in a open concept family room. The surround sound speakers and projector are part of the design and install with the visible speakers at the front and in-ceiling speakers for the overheads. All the components and wiring is hidden in the floating storage at the front, also works great for storing movies and games. Specs: Epson Mid-Range projector above seating area, with a 120" projector screen, Polk Audio RTi series speakers, with overhead speakers for a Dolby Atmos sound system.
Home Theater and Concession
Home Theater and Concession
Susan JablonSusan Jablon
Nothing completes the perfect home theater better than your very own concession stand!
Contemporary Chicago Home
Contemporary Chicago Home
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The entrance to the media room features custom designed upholstered doors and a film reel handle.
Entertainment/Bar
Entertainment/Bar
Merlin Custom Home BuildersMerlin Custom Home Builders
Jim Lindstrom
85" Samsung with surround sound system
85" Samsung with surround sound system
OSAV DesignOSAV Design
85" Samsung with sonos surround sound system
Media Room
Media Room
Allegra Kochman ArchitectureAllegra Kochman Architecture
Double layered curtains offer different levels of privacy and retract behind the furniture and the (retractable) projection screen. photo Eduard Hueber © archphoto.com
Specialty Projects
Specialty Projects
Southeast StoneSoutheast Stone
Photo courtesy of Dave Brewer Homes: Private Residence Suprema Gold Theater Room For a special screening, an exotic 3cm Suprema Gold granite with a Demi Bullnose Edge was selected for the counters and bartop for this theater room.
Winston Heights
Winston Heights
Rados Construction Ltd.Rados Construction Ltd.
The Kingsway Family Games Room
The Kingsway Family Games Room
Nest Design StudioNest Design Studio
Echo1 Photography
APARTAMENTO RUZ01
APARTAMENTO RUZ01
tres60 arquitecturatres60 arquitectura
Pineway
Pineway
WESKetch Architecture, Inc.WESKetch Architecture, Inc.
University Place House Remodel
University Place House Remodel
Studio HomeStudio Home
Studio Home remodeled the main living space of this University Place home. New cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, backsplash, and tile flooring were installed in the kitchen and master bathroom. New luxury vinyl plank was installed on the stair case as well as a custom iron stair railing. The same luxury vinyl plank was installed throughout the lower floor. In addition new cabinetry, countertops, and fireplace surround were added to the lower floor.

Affordable 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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