skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Living
  2. Home Cinema
  3. Midcentury

Midcentury Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
161 - 180 of 587 photos
Item 1 of 2
INFINITY HOUSE _ CLERKENWELL _ SPACED OUT
INFINITY HOUSE _ CLERKENWELL _ SPACED OUT
FRENCH+TYEFRENCH+TYE
FRENCH+TYE
Antiqua Way
Antiqua Way
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTOCHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Midcentury Refresh
Midcentury Refresh
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
Linden Hills Media Room
Linden Hills Media Room
2 Tru Carpenters LLC2 Tru Carpenters LLC
"Captain's Quarters": A Newton Home Theater
"Captain's Quarters": A Newton Home Theater
Audio Video DesignAudio Video Design
A close up of the reclining seats and specially designed acoustic panels. Photo by Greg Premru
Vintage 1950s Equipment Restored for Retro Home Bowling Alley
Vintage 1950s Equipment Restored for Retro Home Bowling Alley
Fusion BowlingFusion Bowling
Retro home bowling alley installed in a family recreation building in central Minnesota. Most of the bowling components were salvaged from an old commercial bowling center, and were restored to like-new, or in some technical aspects, better-than-new, condition. The over-lane ball return riser, rack, and capping were originally manufactured in the 1950s. The automatic pinsetter machines are Brunswick A-2 models, which were totally dismantled, cleaned, painted, and rebuilt piece-by-piece with the addition of many new parts. The masking units are Brunswick Gold Crown single-lane models, which were refinished with Granny Smith Apple Green vinyl, and outfitted with a modern LED "pindicator" system. The bowling alley features built-in shoe and ball storage, and a restored manual scorer's table with custom scoresheets.
SALLE DE JEUX STYLE DANDY BAROQUE
SALLE DE JEUX STYLE DANDY BAROQUE
DécOsmoseDécOsmose
West Hampstead
West Hampstead
NW3 Interiors LtdNW3 Interiors Ltd
Maxsystems: HTA Certified Luxury
Maxsystems: HTA Certified Luxury
UserUser
Home Theater Room Entries, Cinebars + Ticket Booths
Home Theater Room Entries, Cinebars + Ticket Booths
Kole DigitalKole Digital
Home Theater and Design By Kole Digital
Home Theater
Home Theater
Stromberg Moore HardwoodsStromberg Moore Hardwoods
Custom finished white oak for this unique home theater Photo: Craig Wolfrom
N 7th Street
N 7th Street
Aisling DesignsAisling Designs
Old Town Lewisville Music Studio
Old Town Lewisville Music Studio
Hillary Baden DesignsHillary Baden Designs
8-Track Wall
8-Track Wall
CODA Colorado Design & AudioCODA Colorado Design & Audio
Woodland's Bonus Room
Woodland's Bonus Room
S.M.E. InteriorsS.M.E. Interiors
Elisa Ivers Photography
Home Theater
Home Theater
Refined Systems LLCRefined Systems LLC
Connie Anderson Photography
Home Theater
Home Theater
Scanlon Construction, Inc.Scanlon Construction, Inc.
Montecito Mid-Century
Montecito Mid-Century
Santa Barbara SmarthomesSanta Barbara Smarthomes
Seattle Denny Blaine mid century modern
Seattle Denny Blaine mid century modern
Suidman Design LLCSuidman Design LLC

Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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.
Private Residence, Ketchum ID
Private Residence, Ketchum ID
RED DOOR HOME + DESIGNRED DOOR HOME + DESIGN
Travis Jones
9
5678910111213Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.