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

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Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge
Aspen Leaf InteriorsAspen Leaf Interiors
Home Theater Furniture
Home Theater Furniture
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Home theater's LED rope lighting and built-in theater seating.
Acreage - ME4
Acreage - ME4
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Cornelius NC Custom
Cornelius NC Custom
E S Johnson Builders, LLCE S Johnson Builders, LLC
Serena Apostle
Ryegrass Residence
Ryegrass Residence
Stockton and Shirk Interior DesignStockton and Shirk Interior Design
Wire-Brushed White Oak Entertainment Cabinet
Wire-Brushed White Oak Entertainment Cabinet
EHL KitchensEHL Kitchens
This solid modern-style cabinet is constructed with wire-brushed white oak, finished with a grey stain. Finished interior, deluxe shelving built inside a thick two-inch frame with a reveal for hidden lighting, and a solid wood top are just a few details built into this cabinet.
Residence 2
Residence 2
Andrea Broxton DesignAndrea Broxton Design
Distressed custom cabinetry designed by Andrea Broxton, ASID for the game and theater room's kitchen. A custom mix of mosaic tiles has been used for the backsplash with a 3-D undulating glass tile border. Striped cork floors and bronze rivet and burlap wallcoveing add texture
Projector Screens
Projector Screens
Audio Video Interiors LtdAudio Video Interiors Ltd
Coastal Virginia Idea House Ashby's Bridge
Coastal Virginia Idea House Ashby's Bridge
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Cave Creek Residence
Cave Creek Residence
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ALEX- AZ Unique Cabinets & Millworks LLC
Interior Remodeling
Interior Remodeling
Hammer Design Build RemodelHammer Design Build Remodel
Silverleaf Residence 1
Silverleaf Residence 1
KAM InteriorsKAM Interiors
Home Theatre with Leather recliners
413 FALL CREEK
413 FALL CREEK
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Family and Media Room
Family and Media Room
Studio ST Architects, P.C.Studio ST Architects, P.C.
Large family and media room with frosted glass, bronze doors leading to the living room and foyer. An 82" wide screen 3-D TV is built into the bookcases, and a projector and screen are built into the ceiling.
East Grand Rapids Tudor Renovation
East Grand Rapids Tudor Renovation
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
In the theater, custom beams with lighting help define the seating area. The walls and ceiling are covered in an acoustic fabric wallcovering by DLCOUCH. The smart shades by Lutron create the perfect blackout experience for movie times right from your iPhone. The custom ottoman is by Vanguard and lively patterned carpet by Milliken.
French Country Estate in The Pecans - Queen Creek, AZ
French Country Estate in The Pecans - Queen Creek, AZ
I PLAN, LLC - Architectural DesignI PLAN, LLC - Architectural Design
I PLAN, LLC
VILLA PARCO DI VEIO
VILLA PARCO DI VEIO
ArchSIDEArchSIDE
Vista dell'area pool e Spa
Cinema Room Maidenhead
Cinema Room Maidenhead
The Living RoomThe Living Room
French Classic Mansion in Orlando, 17,000 square feet. Portfolio
French Classic Mansion in Orlando, 17,000 square feet. Portfolio
Susan Berry Design, Inc.Susan Berry Design, Inc.
Luxurious home theater. Built-in media wall. Traditional home theater cabinetry and paneled walls. Fiber optic shooting star ceiling domes with acoustic fabric. Fluer de lis carpeting. Blue velvet draperies open the theater top the billiards room and living room beyond. Custom designed wrought iron railings. All interior architecture, material designs, finish selections and material selections by Susan Berry, designer. Gary Winter, Architect. Photo provided by Client.
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.

Expansive 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, 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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