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Medium Sized and Small Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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West Dulwich Family Home
West Dulwich Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This detached home in West Dulwich was opened up & extended across the back to create a large open plan kitchen diner & seating area for the family to enjoy together. We added oak herringbone parquet and texture wallpaper to the cinema room which was tucked behind the kitchen
Dark mahogany stained modern home theater Basking Ridge, NJ
Dark mahogany stained modern home theater Basking Ridge, NJ
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
A modern take on the traditional home theater With plenty of wood details in the panels, beams, and moldings, this design focuses on balancing the dark mahogany wood, and light gray acoustic panels within a contemporary style setting. Allowing for the enjoyment of films as well as creating a space to lounge with friends and family. For more about these project visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #theater #homecinema #hometheater #homecinemadesign #media #mediacabinet #homecinemainspiration #homecinemaideas #luxurycinema #entertainmentunit #dreamhome #entertainmentroom #cinemafurniture #tvfurniture #tvunit #mediaunit #movieroom #movielover #movienight #cinemaroom #theaternewjersey #cinemanewjersey #moderntheater #tvmount #mancave #hometheatersetup #homeentertainment #theaterroom #acousticroom #movietheater
Wall Mounted TV Unit White Volakas Modern Living Room | Inspired Elements
Wall Mounted TV Unit White Volakas Modern Living Room | Inspired Elements
Inspired Elements LtdInspired Elements Ltd
Stunning Bespoke Living Room Designs With a Character for Modern Homes. So order your next personalised home furniture today! We have a unique collection of Glass Finish TV Units that will suit every living room. The storage features in the high TV units are so vivid that you can add and remove features according to the requirements.
2019 Sand Dollar Award
2019 Sand Dollar Award
Executive Electronics of Southwest Florida, Inc.Executive Electronics of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Executive Electronics is proud to be part of the team to win the 2019 Sand Dollar Award for Best Home Theater. We love working on client projects to make their dreams a reality.
Bars and Entertainment
Bars and Entertainment
Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & BathBlu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath
Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Golf simulator and bar area in basement of mountain home.
Golf simulator and bar area in basement of mountain home.
Greenbrook Design CenterGreenbrook Design Center
Dura Supreme Cabinetry Golf Simulator in basement bar area. Dual purpose for storage and seating.
MODERN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
MODERN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
RECODECORECODECO
Location: Lakeland, FL, United States Decorative Ceiling/Wall Boxes/Soffits for Lighting Dimmable LED lighting Floating/Wall Mounted Center Console Dark Wood Floating Shelves
Lorton Media Room | Lorton, VA
Lorton Media Room | Lorton, VA
Casaplex, LLCCasaplex, LLC
AHT Photos
AHT Photos
Atlanta Home TheaterAtlanta Home Theater
Brushy Creek
Brushy Creek
Heather Scott Home & DesignHeather Scott Home & Design
Ryann Ford
Spanish Oaks
Spanish Oaks
Next Level AustinNext Level Austin
Twist Tour
Basement & Home Theater
Basement & Home Theater
Garris Construction, Inc.Garris Construction, Inc.
Calgary - Tuscany
Calgary - Tuscany
M.A.D. RenovationsM.A.D. Renovations
Jesse Yardley, Fotographix
Alpine, Utah Home Theater
Alpine, Utah Home Theater
Argenta SolutionsArgenta Solutions
Our Work
Our Work
Reference Audio Video & SecurityReference Audio Video & Security
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
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
Electronics Design Group, Inc.Electronics Design Group, Inc.
Photography by William Psolka, psolka-photo.com
Townsend Theater Room
Townsend Theater Room
Surreal Systems LLCSurreal Systems LLC
This project is an Electronic House Magazine award winner: http://electronichouse.com/article/small_house_goes_big_with_home_automation We were brought into this project just as the major remodel was underway, allowing us to bring together a feature-rich audio/video and automation system with elegant integration into the spaces. This system provides simple control and automation of the lights, climate, audio/video, security, video surveillance, and door locks. The homeowner can use their iPads or iPhones to control everything in their home, or when away.
West Kingsdown
West Kingsdown
Modus CinemasModus Cinemas

Medium Sized and Small 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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