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Enclosed and Open Plan Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Luxury Cinema and Entertainment Room
Luxury Cinema and Entertainment Room
LUUXXLUUXX
West Dulwich Family Home
West Dulwich Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This detached home in West Dulwich was opened up & extended across the back to create a large open plan kitchen diner & seating area for the family to enjoy together. We added oak herringbone parquet and texture wallpaper to the cinema room which was tucked behind the kitchen
Mayfair Project
Mayfair Project
Mays PhotographyMays Photography
Private Residence - Dublin 6
Private Residence - Dublin 6
Wall Morris DesignWall Morris Design
Dark and moody family tv room, with panelled out walls to conceal led lighting at a pocket above, to highlight the sloped ceiling and create a cavity for rewiring. Dark rift oak chevron doors and custom TV surround with quilted faux leather back panel and bronze details, by Newtown Woodworks. Photography by Gareth Byrne.
Seashell
Seashell
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Maple Grove Addition Part 3- Basement
Maple Grove Addition Part 3- Basement
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
When our long-time VIP clients let us know they were ready to finish the basement that was a part of our original addition we were jazzed, and for a few reasons. One, they have complete trust in us and never shy away from any of our crazy ideas, and two they wanted the space to feel like local restaurant Brick & Bourbon with moody vibes, lots of wooden accents, and statement lighting. They had a couple more requests, which we implemented such as a movie theater room with theater seating, completely tiled guest bathroom that could be "hosed down if necessary," ceiling features, drink rails, unexpected storage door, and wet bar that really is more of a kitchenette. So, not a small list to tackle. Alongside Tschida Construction we made all these things happen. Photographer- Chris Holden Photos
West Kingsdown
West Kingsdown
Modus CinemasModus Cinemas
Home Theater
Home Theater
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Booth Project
Booth Project
Suzanne Nichols Design Group, Inc.Suzanne Nichols Design Group, Inc.
theater design, lounge theater, twinkle ceiling , custom wall detail , taupe sectionals
Custom Home - Pasadena CA
Custom Home - Pasadena CA
La Placa DevelopmentLa Placa Development
Crescent Hill- Golf Simulator Bar
Crescent Hill- Golf Simulator Bar
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Nina Farmer Interiors Builder: Wellen Construction Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design Photographer: Eric Piasecki Photography
LAVENDER HOUSE - BRAY
LAVENDER HOUSE - BRAY
DALE CURTIS PHOTOGRAPHYDALE CURTIS PHOTOGRAPHY
DALE CURTIS
Lake Shore Drive Co-Op featured in House & Garden
Lake Shore Drive Co-Op featured in House & Garden
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
Josh Thornton
Upscale Transitional
Upscale Transitional
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse
Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
The lower level of this modern farmhouse features a large game room that connects out to the screen porch, pool terrace and fire pit beyond. One end of the space is a large lounge area for watching TV and the other end has a built-in wet bar and accordion windows that open up to the screen porch. The TV is concealed by barn doors with salvaged barn wood on a shiplap wall. Photography by Todd Crawford
José Reyes Theatre
José Reyes Theatre
AcousticSmart Home Theatre InteriorsAcousticSmart Home Theatre Interiors
Landforms Design + Upland Development
Landforms Design + Upland Development
Landforms DesignLandforms Design
Natural Sound
Natural Sound
Natural SoundNatural Sound
Bowers & Wilkins CM Series Home Theater Package
Placentia Classic Home Theater
Placentia Classic Home Theater
Experience Audio Video, Inc.Experience Audio Video, Inc.
Basement turned Home Theater. touchscreen remote for movie, music and lighting, Ceiling-mounted projector, customized recessed wood cabinet for display and hiding of movie screen, lighted movie poster marquees, real theater-style reclining seating with cup holders, classic theater carpeting and drapery, in-wall and in-ceiling full surround sound, recessed lighting and chandelier for non-movie nights
Holmby Hills Residence
Holmby Hills Residence
lauri morrison studiolauri morrison studio

Enclosed and 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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