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Affordable Traditional Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Bryant Falls
Bryant Falls
TEW Design StudioTEW Design Studio
This inviting and chic media room is perfect for family movie night or hosting a game watching party. The large projector screen makes watching your favorite shows that much more fun. There are plenty of comfortable seating for any event types. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner Photography
Park Glen - Hutton
Park Glen - Hutton
Van Metre HomesVan Metre Homes
Westlake Estate Media Room
Westlake Estate Media Room
DeCavitte PropertiesDeCavitte Properties
This home was designed and built with a traditional exterior with a modern feel interior to keep the house more transitional.
Home Theater
Home Theater
Deerpath Carpet & Rug Inc.Deerpath Carpet & Rug Inc.
Hoffman Home
Hoffman Home
Encore Home Systems, LLCEncore Home Systems, LLC
Home Theater systems with a 65inch TV that has been recessed in the wall. This Theater has a 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Surround Sound system. All the speakers are in-wall and in-ceiling for maximum performance with minimal visibility.
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.
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
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The family’s media room is located next to the children’s bedrooms.
Teaneck Entertainment Unit
Teaneck Entertainment Unit
Closets to AdoreClosets to Adore
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.
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
Traditional Home Theater
Traditional Home Theater
The Bent Tree Circle Remodel
The Bent Tree Circle Remodel
Carla Bast DesignCarla Bast Design
Home Theater Shelving
Коттедж с деревянной отделкой
Коттедж с деревянной отделкой
Левина Екатерина и Вавилова АнастасияЛевина Екатерина и Вавилова Анастасия
Prestwick
Prestwick
Michelle Glennon Interior Design, IncMichelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc
Custom basement with barreled ceiling
Custom basement with barreled ceiling
Precision ConstructionPrecision Construction
Home theatre with drop down projector and custom built in shelves, lighted crown, sconce lights, barreled ceiling Precisionremodelingomaha.com
Cinema Room, Blainville
Cinema Room, Blainville
SCD - Design & ConstructionSCD - Design & Construction
Basement section turned cinema room, renovated by SCD Design & Construction. No need to leave home for the movie theater. Stay in and get cozy on movie night with friends and family on these luxurious movie lounge chairs, top of the line surround sound speakers, and HD projector to enjoy your favourite flicks! Take your lifestyle to new heights with SCD Design & Construction next time you plan on renovating your home.
Custom cabinets were built in along one wall of this multi-purpose bonus room.
Custom cabinets were built in along one wall of this multi-purpose bonus room.
The Virginia Gail CollectionThe Virginia Gail Collection
Strawbridge Photography Woodmaster Woodworks, Inc. City Rock Countertops and Remodeling

Affordable 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.
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