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Affordable Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Домашний кинотеатр в мансарде
Домашний кинотеатр в мансарде
RusinstallRusinstall
Вячеслав Антонов
Marina Blue Custom Theatre
Marina Blue Custom Theatre
AcousticSmart Home Theatre InteriorsAcousticSmart Home Theatre Interiors
Однокомнатная квартира
Однокомнатная квартира
IDINIDIN
Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
Warner Audio & VideoWarner Audio & Video
This room was formally a playroom for the kids. We totally transformed the room in 2 weeks. The room performs extremely well. Ric Warner This theater was formally a kids playroom. The 110" screen combined with the Sony ES projector produce a flawless picture. The starfield adds a splash of elegance. The high end 7.2 surround sound rocks your world. Everything is 1 button controlled for simplicity. This room was designed, installed, built, programmed, and tuned by Warner Audio & Video. One call really does it all. Call for your free quote today 256.508.9342.
New Jersey Family Rooms
New Jersey Family Rooms
British Home EmporiumBritish Home Emporium
This space was designed by British Home Emporium owner Nina Karamallis and senior designer Valerie Matthews. The leather chairs are modern recliners upholstered in supple leather, facing a wall mounted flat screen TV.,
Bar with stools adds extra seating for this small room.
Bar with stools adds extra seating for this small room.
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab Photography
Clarksville Home Theater
Clarksville Home Theater
Molior ConstructionMolior Construction
Bountiful Utah Theater
Bountiful Utah Theater
Argenta SolutionsArgenta Solutions
Eric Russell Photography
SLAM / REITZ
SLAM / REITZ
Buckeye Basements, Inc.Buckeye Basements, Inc.
Custom Entertainment Center -Photo by Jack Figgins
Private Residence No.6
Private Residence No.6
Penner & Associates ArchitectsPenner & Associates Architects
Simons Gameroom Picture Bar Ledge
Simons Gameroom Picture Bar Ledge
Penberthy Custom BuildersPenberthy Custom Builders
Daniel Karr
Oak Hill Craftsman
Oak Hill Craftsman
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Showcase Photographers
Bini Basement
Bini Basement
Detailed Designs By DeniseDetailed Designs By Denise
Cinema Room, Blainville
Cinema Room, Blainville
SCD - Design & ConstructionSCD - Design & Construction
Basement section turned cinema room, renovated by SCD Design & Construction. No need to leave home for the movie theater. Stay in and get cozy on movie night with friends and family on these luxurious movie lounge chairs, top of the line surround sound speakers, and HD projector to enjoy your favourite flicks! Take your lifestyle to new heights with SCD Design & Construction next time you plan on renovating your home.
Home Theaters
Home Theaters
Media Systems, Inc.Media Systems, Inc.
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.
Built-ins
Built-ins
RFW Cabinetry & MillworkRFW Cabinetry & Millwork
Built in media wall unit done for client in Palm Beach Florida. This beautiful unit is installed on the tenth floor in a condominium. It is installed in the living room with a lot of natural light coming in through the sliding glass doors facing the ocean. The faux finished, steel-brushed veneer paneling is made out of paldao wood. The floating console that is attached to the front of the unit by french-cleats houses the electronics for the unit and features assisted-lift blum aventos hl hinges that lift up parallel to the console.
Corner Seating, Projector and Mini Fridge
Corner Seating, Projector and Mini Fridge
Finite SolutionsFinite Solutions
Belgravia Private Home
Belgravia Private Home
Design Box LondonDesign Box London
Design Box London
Home Theaters
Home Theaters
Orbiting Entertainment LLCOrbiting Entertainment LLC

Affordable 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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