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

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HD TV wall mount
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Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
The theatre space in the lower level has a surround sound system that brings movies alive. We added a "U" shaped sectional and several round ottomans to the mix for everyone to pile in.
Pacific Palisades Garage Conversion Entertainment Room
Pacific Palisades Garage Conversion Entertainment Room
Spazio LASpazio LA
The new "man cave"/ entertainment room features a venetian plaster wall behind the TV with two matching ceiling soffits, custom cabinets, new HVAC units and french doors with electric shades. A new 85" TV, speakers, two subwoofers at the back wall and an all in one system controlled by a universal control were also added to this modern entertainment space. The room also features Cascade Latourell SPC Floors and Caesarstone Empira white countertops, all from Spazio LA Tile Gallery.
Kerr Whole Home Remodel
Kerr Whole Home Remodel
HDR Remodeling Inc.HDR Remodeling Inc.
Camlet Way
Camlet Way
ND StudiosND Studios
Fort Worth Texas, Work & Play, A Complete New Build Transformation
Fort Worth Texas, Work & Play, A Complete New Build Transformation
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Though lovely, this new build was lacking personality. This work from home family needed a vision to transform their priority spaces into something that felt unique and deeply personal. Having relocated from California, they sought a home that truly represented their family's identity and catered to their lifestyle. With a blank canvas to work with, the design team had the freedom to create a space that combined interest, beauty, and high functionality. A home that truly represented who they are.
Theatre Installs
Theatre Installs
smartSPACE - Home Theatre and AutomationsmartSPACE - Home Theatre and Automation
Dedicated theatre room with speakers and subwoofers hidden in the built-in cabinets.
Wall Mounted TV Unit in Vulcano Area Black! Inspired Elements
Wall Mounted TV Unit in Vulcano Area Black! Inspired Elements
Inspired Elements LtdInspired Elements Ltd
Wall Mounted TV Unit in vulcano area black with bookcase storage with lighting
New Media Room (Old Formal Living) - After
New Media Room (Old Formal Living) - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Home Theater in Lower Level
Home Theater in Lower Level
Petrucci Johnson HomesPetrucci Johnson Homes
Photo by: Don Schulte
Sophisticated Modern
Sophisticated Modern
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Дом для большой семьи
Дом для большой семьи
Andrey RappaAndrey Rappa
Александр Шевцов
North Burling Townhouse
North Burling Townhouse
Lichten ArchitectsLichten Architects
Adam's Hill Home Cinema and Secret Bar 3D Digital Render
Adam's Hill Home Cinema and Secret Bar 3D Digital Render
Trusted TechnologyTrusted Technology
Hidden bar in the basement
Media Centers
Media Centers
Twin Cities Closet CompanyTwin Cities Closet Company
Santaluz Project
Santaluz Project
Anne Rae DesignAnne Rae Design
Found Creative Studio
Home Theatre
Home Theatre
Intune Home Theater, LLCIntune Home Theater, LLC
Private Residence 1
Private Residence 1
SmartVolt AVSmartVolt AV
Bar area of a media room configuration with (3) custom installed TV's in walnut surrounds. Each of the bar TV's images can be immediately 'sent' to the larger TV in the front of the room - with the simple touch of a button via a user remote, touch screen interface, or iOS / Android app. Additionally, lights and shades are controlled from the user interfaces as well.
President's House Goes from Outdated to Fabulous
President's House Goes from Outdated to Fabulous
Beco Kitchens and BathsBeco Kitchens and Baths
The rest of the great room is used as a family room. The entertainment center also is made from painted Elmwood maple cabinets. Even the family pet has his own spot in the heart of the home. Photo by Bill Cartledge
Modern Theatre - Yaletown, Vancouver
Modern Theatre - Yaletown, Vancouver
ADA - arata hatanaka design atelierADA - arata hatanaka design atelier

Premium 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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