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Eclectic Home Cinema Room with a Built-in Media Unit Ideas and Designs

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Foy library
Foy library
Project SundayProject Sunday
Mirror on barn door hardware slides to hide television. Slats in cabinet door provide reception for electronic remotes as well as integrated handles. Design by Riley Ridd.
Aspen Glow
Aspen Glow
Sefra Maples Interior Design and ConsultingSefra Maples Interior Design and Consulting
Jennifer Koskinen
Entertainment Area
Entertainment Area
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This home theater display features plenty of open cabinetry for personal items, movies or books. It was created to provide convenience to any homeowner who enjoys relaxing with a movie, their favorite show, or the big game! To see this display in person, visit the Normandy Remodeling Showroom at 440 E. Ogden Ave in Hinsdale, IL 60521.
Wave of the Future Cabinetry: Custom Designed Wavy Drawers from Dura Supreme
Wave of the Future Cabinetry: Custom Designed Wavy Drawers from Dura Supreme
Dura Supreme CabinetryDura Supreme Cabinetry
Custom cut drawers with a flowing wave design give this living room a truly unique an personalized look. With Dura Supreme Cabinetry we can take your dreams and build them for your dream home! Create a truly one-of-a-kind space or storage solution to meet your exact needs. Let your imagination go wild with the flexibility of custom cabinetry from Dura Supreme! Just stop by your local showroom and talk to a designer about your ideas to get started. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator
Private residence in Media, PA
Private residence in Media, PA
PVM DesignsPVM Designs
Cozy library/TV room with wall to wall Shaker bucket benches assembled to hold books, stereo equipment and TV.
Venice Canals
Venice Canals
Katie Leede & Company StudioKatie Leede & Company Studio
Check out the play of pattern on pattern, and how the daring textures of fur, silk, cotton, and wool create visual depth and interest in this corner of a TV room.
Aménagement et décoration pour une maison d'artiste
Aménagement et décoration pour une maison d'artiste
La Fabrique Geneviève NaudinLa Fabrique Geneviève Naudin
Un espace pour lire, écrire, regarder un film, mais surtout pour ce détendre. Le sol est peint, en effet marbre. les gardes corps et main courante sont également passé entre les mains de notre artisans peintre.
Media and Miscellaneous
Media and Miscellaneous
Blackstone KitchensBlackstone Kitchens
This is a beautiful Georgian door style media custom built to fit our clients space!
The Modern Traveler
The Modern Traveler
OZ Interiors by Jorge CantuOZ Interiors by Jorge Cantu
Faux Finish for Home or Office
Faux Finish for Home or Office
Urban & Upscale - Staging & Design CompanyUrban & Upscale - Staging & Design Company
Faux Marble Columns for a Home Theatre
Bush Drive Residence
Bush Drive Residence
ROOMS & BLOOMSROOMS & BLOOMS
the coffee table moves into itself to allow the recliner room to extend out. The cup holders light up and the head rest can move to multiple positions.The popcorn machine is essential!
Library Area Custom Cabinetry
Library Area Custom Cabinetry
Hedy Rogers, CKDHedy Rogers, CKD
Custom cabinetry includes magazine rack and integral lighting.
High-end Condo Update
High-end Condo Update
Unorthobox Wood Designs, IncUnorthobox Wood Designs, Inc
Walnut built-in for entertainment purposes with art niche highlighted with Claro California Walnut burl. Photos by Alistair Tutton Photography
Personalized family home
Personalized family home
Beth MacDonald Interior Decorating LtdBeth MacDonald Interior Decorating Ltd
Amanda Temple
Home Entertainment
Home Entertainment
Elizabeth Krial Design, LLCElizabeth Krial Design, LLC
Bush Drive Residence
Bush Drive Residence
ROOMS & BLOOMSROOMS & BLOOMS
Foy library
Foy library
Project SundayProject Sunday
Mirror on barn door hardware slides to hide television. Reclaimed wood mantle and mirror, steel track, stained alder floating shelves and cabinetry. Design by Riley Ridd.
Our Work
Our Work
Carey's ElectronicsCarey's Electronics
Z House
Z House
RoehrSchmitt ArchitectureRoehrSchmitt Architecture
© Gilbertson Photography
Oxfordshire Home Design
Oxfordshire Home Design
No13 Interior DesignNo13 Interior Design
A very cool Media room designed with a retro colour combination and a nod to the Tarantino films. Bespoke units and blinds were made for this project.

Eclectic Home Cinema Room with a Built-in Media Unit 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, an eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 an eclectic 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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