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Budget Home Cinema Room with Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

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Playroom to Theater
Playroom to Theater
Warner Audio & VideoWarner Audio & Video
This room was totally transformed at a very affordable price. The performance is oustanding with Sony Elevated Standard, Speakercraft, URC, & Sunfire equipment throughout. Ric Warner
ADLER PROJECT
ADLER PROJECT
VanPelt WoodworksVanPelt Woodworks
Built in cabinetry added to niche area of living room, custom mantle also added and colored to match
Mitchell basement finish
Mitchell basement finish
Wright Design & RemodelingWright Design & Remodeling
Leesburg, VA Media Room
Leesburg, VA Media Room
Custom Works AV IncCustom Works AV Inc
Property Brothers | HGTV | Norwalk
Property Brothers | HGTV | Norwalk
Zachos Design Group Inc.Zachos Design Group Inc.
Stefan Radtke
Calgary - Tuscany
Calgary - Tuscany
M.A.D. RenovationsM.A.D. Renovations
Jesse Yardley, Fotographix
Marlboro Ridge Estates
Marlboro Ridge Estates
Adorn Interiors LLCAdorn Interiors LLC
color consultation for home theater
4310 Merrell
4310 Merrell
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
Kiefert ReDesign
Kiefert ReDesign
Compass Staging and ReDesignCompass Staging and ReDesign
This room is an open basement room with 2 bedrooms, an office, a mechanical room, and a full bath attached to it. It was a tricky space because it is also a hallway and children's play area. So given the confinement of not closing it off, I decided to create the sense of purpose through the furniture and the addition of the raised floor for the back row seating. While the space is not complete in this photo due to waiting on shipment of theatre equipment (retractable screen, projector, and in wall speakers) you can see that the addition of the raised floor creates an inviting and cozy space and allows big furniture to not be overwhelming because of the height difference. The basket under the buffet table is toy storage, and the table can be used as a serving station for parties or movie night. Out of the picture is a high-top game table that is painted with checker/chess board on it and a popcorn maker in the corner. I placed lush satin curtains on the back wall for the theatre atmosphere, but also to dampen the noise for the bedroom on the other side of the wall. A plethora of like-colored blankets in combination with four reclining seats makes this the perfect movie get-away.
Media/TV room
Media/TV room
AK InteriorsAK Interiors
A bespoke media unit and storage coffee tables designed, manufactured and installed to fit an existing room space.
Movie room
Movie room
GINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & ExteriorsGINA FRAY DESIGN Interiors & Exteriors
Contemporary, Cool Home Theater
Contemporary, Cool Home Theater
Synergy Systems GroupSynergy Systems Group
SIMLA GEEBUNG
SIMLA GEEBUNG
Ivy Rose Interior DesignIvy Rose Interior Design
Pimpama Home
Pimpama Home
ABC National BuildersABC National Builders
Home theatre room. Sound system controlling entire house.
North Cooper Lake Place - O'Dwyer Homes
North Cooper Lake Place - O'Dwyer Homes
FabDiggity Inc.FabDiggity Inc.
The client had 5 theatre chairs left over in the mix of furniture we had to choose from so we decided to minimally merchandise this room as a theatre. It can easily serve as a large play room too. Can you say really big? Michael Podrid - photographer
Contemporary Classic
Contemporary Classic
Synergy Building DesignSynergy Building Design
AEP
TV Wall Installation
TV Wall Installation
Slate-ishSlate-ish
Feature Walls
Feature Walls
Exquisite ProjectsExquisite Projects
Cozy Media
Cozy Media
Warner Audio & VideoWarner Audio & Video
Ric Warner
Build for the Cure 2016 Holiday Home
Build for the Cure 2016 Holiday Home
E S Johnson Builders, LLCE S Johnson Builders, LLC
Serena Apostal

Budget Home Cinema Room with Grey Walls 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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