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Medium Sized Open Plan Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Modern Living in Florida
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The family’s media room is located next to the children’s bedrooms.
Calgary - Tuscany
Calgary - Tuscany
M.A.D. RenovationsM.A.D. Renovations
Jesse Yardley, Fotographix
Bonus Room
Bonus Room
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
David Lau, Jason Lusardi, Architect
Presidential Estates
Presidential Estates
Sarah Z DesignsSarah Z Designs
Paul Stoppi
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens
Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior DesignEvelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design
Kew Gardens Media Room Photo Credit: Erik Goldstein
Palmerston Ave. West Vancouver
Palmerston Ave. West Vancouver
Archia Development LtdArchia Development Ltd
Bars and Entertainment
Bars and Entertainment
Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & BathBlu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath
Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Stadium Home
Stadium Home
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Ostrin Remodel Media Room
Ostrin Remodel Media Room
OZ Planning & DesignOZ Planning & Design
design by: Rick Oswald construction by: Rick Oswald
Julia's CPS Renovation, New York
Julia's CPS Renovation, New York
Lilian H. Weinreich, ArchitectsLilian H. Weinreich, Architects
Pasadena CA Condo Remodel
Pasadena CA Condo Remodel
Marlene Oliphant Designs LLCMarlene Oliphant Designs LLC
This small loft space was a jumble of storage units. So this room was streamlined with a new sectional with a built in hide-a-bed, two rolling ottomans that open up for storage, and some large comfy pillows for extra seating. The media cabinet is a wall-mounted L-shaped unit that holds all the essentials, and creates the perfect space for a wall-mounted plasma tv. A strong paprika accent wall puts the focus on the media. Photo by Harry Chamberlain
Bookcase/ Media Center
Bookcase/ Media Center
Dickinson CabinetryDickinson Cabinetry
Custom media center with flat doors, medium-brown stain, and floating shelves.
Deer Creek Transitional Basement Finish
Deer Creek Transitional Basement Finish
Bearded BuildersBearded Builders
Modern Edgy Basement
Modern Edgy Basement
Designing Interiors IncDesigning Interiors Inc
Marina Storm
100 inch projector screen
100 inch projector screen
Re-Invent RenovationsRe-Invent Renovations
This movie room is complete with state of the art custom surround sound and mood lighting. The gym is right behind it so you could actually have someone using work out equipment behind you without affecting the sound quality of the theater.
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Our Work
Intelligent Automation, LLCIntelligent Automation, LLC
Privathaus 8
Privathaus 8
AREA Handelsgesellschaft mbH - Linz OÖAREA Handelsgesellschaft mbH - Linz OÖ
Foto: Florian Stürzenbaum
Private Residence - Pembroke Pines
Private Residence - Pembroke Pines
Cynthia Kriz DesignCynthia Kriz Design
Bars and Entertainment
Bars and Entertainment
Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & BathBlu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath
Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Denver Custom Home
Denver Custom Home
Digital Media Innovations LLCDigital Media Innovations LLC
Casual home theater let's you enjoy your favorite content regardless of occasion. Hidden in-ceiling speakers and subwoofer are complimented by automated overhead and accent lighting.

Medium Sized 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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