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Drive-In Theater
Drive-In Theater
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Parade Homes 2016
Parade Homes 2016
JMJ Custom HomesJMJ Custom Homes
Park Lane
Park Lane
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Bernard Andre'
Basement Remodeling - West Windsor, New Jersey
Basement Remodeling - West Windsor, New Jersey
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Jose Alfano
José Reyes Theatre
José Reyes Theatre
AcousticSmart Home Theatre InteriorsAcousticSmart Home Theatre Interiors
Green Knoll Residence
Green Knoll Residence
Ward+Blake ArchitectsWard+Blake Architects
Large curving custom home built in Wilson, Wyoming by Ward+Blake Architects Photo Credit: Paul Warchol
Newpark House Plan Theater Room
Newpark House Plan Theater Room
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
A basement theater room. Featuring walls painted to look like theater curtains and a wall mural along the back represent multiple broadway shows.
Mill Valley Traditional Media Room
Mill Valley Traditional Media Room
Amanda Armstrong SavaAmanda Armstrong Sava
Minnesota River Estate
Minnesota River Estate
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Design: Murphy & Co. Design | Interiors: Manor House Interior Design | Landscaping: TOPO | Photography: Landmark Photography
Home Movie Theater in Saint Davids
Home Movie Theater in Saint Davids
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Open Home Theatre in Basement with Wood paneling and Theater seating
TV Console - Aventura, Florida
TV Console - Aventura, Florida
Rohrscheib Design GroupRohrscheib Design Group
Gustavo Rohrscheib
Arabella Loop
Arabella Loop
Daniel Lomma DesignDaniel Lomma Design
Ron Tan Photographer
Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern mansion home theater
Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern mansion home theater
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern mansion home theater. Photo by Art Gray Photography.
Home Theater and Media Room $150,000 and over
Home Theater and Media Room $150,000 and over
NARI Greater DallasNARI Greater Dallas
2014 NARI Greater Dallas Contractor of the Year Award for Home Theater and Media Room $150,000 and over - Dallas Renovation Group
Montreal Home Theater
Montreal Home Theater
Maria Deschamps DesignMaria Deschamps Design
Custom Home theater, accoustic panels with indirect LED lighting on walls. Photo by :Francois Desaulniers
Custom Home Theater / Shady Canyon Residence
Custom Home Theater / Shady Canyon Residence
Marc Pridmore DesignsMarc Pridmore Designs
Custom designed home theater. Leather theater chairs, tufted velvet walls, swags & cascades drapery treatments, hookah room equipped with luxurious tufted high back settees, hand carved and upholstered ottoman. Screen and curtain photo to follow. Custom designed Media rooms are always one of a kind from the furniture to the drapes and curtain. Also, with today's technology changing so rapidly, get up to date with the best and most versatile programming systems for your theater's automation needs.
Home Theater
Home Theater
Interior TechnologiesInterior Technologies
Dramatic home theater.
McLean Theatre Room - Seating
McLean Theatre Room - Seating
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
The ceilings of this basement were high enough to have a raised step at the back of the room for the second row of lounge chairs. Adequate aisle space was provided so that each chair can recline.
Laurel Woods Home Theater
Laurel Woods Home Theater
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Photography: Greg Premru Photography
18 Theater
18 Theater
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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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