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Paradise Valley Ranch
Paradise Valley Ranch
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Modern Arts & Crafts
Modern Arts & Crafts
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
Despite natural light to one side of this lower ground floor, the space comes alive at night. The area is divided into a games area with glass wine cabinetry display pertaining the bar and pool table from this super relaxed media area with an array of lighting controls.
Irvington Home Theater Attic Remodel
Irvington Home Theater Attic Remodel
Pacific Northwest CabinetryPacific Northwest Cabinetry
Energy Efficiency in Bendemeer, Queenstown
Energy Efficiency in Bendemeer, Queenstown
David Reid HomesDavid Reid Homes
The media room encompasses both a home theatre and home library for entertainment.
Custom Home Cinema and Fireplace
Custom Home Cinema and Fireplace
CraftmarkCraftmark
This custom TV cabinet was designed to not only suit its environment but also house an Integrated fireplace, Curved TV and Sound Bar. Having everything designed and housed in the same custom cabinetry ensures that available space in the surounding area is used to its maximum capacity.
Living Rooms
Living Rooms
Riverwoods CabinetryRiverwoods Cabinetry
Beachfront Dana Point
Beachfront Dana Point
McRae Lambert DunnMcRae Lambert Dunn
A. G. Photography
Modernism Defined in a Spacious Miami Beach Home
Modernism Defined in a Spacious Miami Beach Home
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
The Home Theater Downstairs is the Only Room Without Windows.
Teaswood
Teaswood
Interior Design ConceptsInterior Design Concepts
Primo Bella Chandelier Installation Wall NJ : Black White & Clear
Primo Bella Chandelier Installation Wall NJ : Black White & Clear
Primo GlassPrimo Glass
Blown Glass Chandelier by Primo Glass www.primoglass.com 908-670-3722 We specialize in designing, fabricating, and installing custom one of a kind lighting fixtures and chandeliers that are handcrafted in the USA. Please contact us with your lighting needs, and see our 5 star customer reviews here on Houzz. CLICK HERE to watch our video and learn more about Primo Glass!
Hill-Top Residence
Hill-Top Residence
Eileen Gordon DesignEileen Gordon Design
A complete remodel of a 70s-era home re-imagines its original post-modern architecture. The new design emphasizes details such as a phoenix motif (significant to the family) that appears on a fountain as well as at the living room fireplace surround, both designed by the firm. Mahogany paneling, stone and walnut flooring, elaborate ceiling treatments, steel picture windows that frame panoramic views, and carved limestone window surrounds contribute new texture and character.
Modern Living Room, Bath
Modern Living Room, Bath
Bath BespokeBath Bespoke
LIving room with walnut TV unit. The flooring is a blue geometical carpet. Photo: Billy Bolton
Entertaining on Lake Wylie
Entertaining on Lake Wylie
McSpadden HomesMcSpadden Homes
Home Theater, Upholstered Fabric Walls & Doors
Home Theater, Upholstered Fabric Walls & Doors
Langguth Design Ltd.Langguth Design Ltd.
The waterfall house
The waterfall house
V Studio ArchitectsV Studio Architects
Home theatre
Paul K. Refix
Paul K. Refix
Ambrosic Home Theater Designs, LLCAmbrosic Home Theater Designs, LLC
Ambrosic Home Theater Designs, LLC
Orchard lake Residence
Orchard lake Residence
McIntosh Poris AssociatesMcIntosh Poris Associates
Justin Maconochie
Media/TV room
Media/TV room
AK InteriorsAK Interiors
A bespoke media unit and storage coffee tables designed, manufactured and installed to fit an existing room space.
Theater Room in a Small Basement Remodel
Theater Room in a Small Basement Remodel
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
view from the stairs of both the play area and the theater room
AHT Photos
AHT Photos
Atlanta Home TheaterAtlanta Home Theater

Large 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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