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Affordable Traditional Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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The Bent Tree Circle Remodel
The Bent Tree Circle Remodel
Carla Bast DesignCarla Bast Design
Home Theater with sconce and recessed lighting.
Our Work
Our Work
Merge Tech, Inc.Merge Tech, Inc.
DIY Home Theater
DIY Home Theater
Kate @ The-Hall-WayKate @ The-Hall-Way
www.KatieLynnHall.com
Movie Theater
Movie Theater
UserUser
"Home for the Holidays", 2015 Utah Valley Parade of Homes by Handcrafted Homes
"Home for the Holidays", 2015 Utah Valley Parade of Homes by Handcrafted Homes
TYM Smart Homes & Home TheatersTYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters
This home theater features an Epson Pro Cinema 4030 high-definition 3D projector. A 120” Severtson screen fills the room with vivid imagery. The 7.1 Surround Sound system is powered by an Onkyo receiver/amplifier with TruAudio speakers in-wall speakers. Universal remote control is by Savant. Home Theater Seating by Octane Seating. Photo by: Brad Montgomery
From game room to Theater Room
From game room to Theater Room
At Home Theater of Hawaii, LLCAt Home Theater of Hawaii, LLC
Prestwick
Prestwick
Michelle Glennon Interior Design, IncMichelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc
Kits Beach
Kits Beach
Form CollectiveForm Collective
Fairfield, CT Residence
Fairfield, CT Residence
Fine Country HomesFine Country Homes
Garage with a view
Garage with a view
Custom Home DesignsCustom Home Designs
Media room after garage enclosure. Photo: Melissa Oivanki (Oivanki Photography)
Basement Remodeling - West Windsor, New Jersey
Basement Remodeling - West Windsor, New Jersey
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Jose Alfano
Entertainment/Bar
Entertainment/Bar
Merlin Custom Home BuildersMerlin Custom Home Builders
Jim Lindstrom
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.
Home Theaters
Home Theaters
Current Concepts Home AutomationCurrent Concepts Home Automation
Equipment rack houses all the home theater electrical components. See more ideas at: http://www.cchas.com/theater-and-media-rooms Bubbenmoyer Photography
Winston Heights
Winston Heights
Rados Construction Ltd.Rados Construction Ltd.
Basement Theater
Basement Theater
Warner Audio & VideoWarner Audio & Video
Starfields are the ultimate accessory for your theater. Richard Warner
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.
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.
Basement Theater
Basement Theater
Warner Audio & VideoWarner Audio & Video
The proscenium and starfield look fabulous. Ric Warner

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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