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Small Contemporary Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Mayfair House Apartments
Mayfair House Apartments
The Next LevelThe Next Level
Compact home cinema with 96" drop down screen projection system and built in 5.1 surround sound.
Contemporary Riverfront Home
Contemporary Riverfront Home
Forever HomesForever Homes
Jessa Andre Studios
Butterfly joint keeps the wood from cracking.
Butterfly joint keeps the wood from cracking.
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab Photography
Media Room - Hunters Hill
Media Room - Hunters Hill
Salt InteriorsSalt Interiors
For this Hunter’s Hill media room Salt Interiors created an American walnut floating credenza. The brief required this unit to house all the television and multimedia equipment for easy use.
Contemporary Home Theater
Contemporary Home Theater
Pierre Jean-Baptiste InteriorsPierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors
Pierreji.com
PROJET AIX LES BAINS / Salle Home Cinéma
PROJET AIX LES BAINS / Salle Home Cinéma
Fabien BAEZAFabien BAEZA
STUDIO 5.56 / Romain CHAMBODUT
Custom AV Rack
Custom AV Rack
Audio Video Concepts & Design, Inc.Audio Video Concepts & Design, Inc.
Red K Photography
Playroom to Theater
Playroom to Theater
Warner Audio & VideoWarner Audio & Video
This room was totally transformed at a very affordable price. The performance is oustanding with Sony Elevated Standard, Speakercraft, URC, & Sunfire equipment throughout. Ric Warner
Portola Warm Contemporary
Portola Warm Contemporary
Isolina Mallon InteriorsIsolina Mallon Interiors
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.
Hampstead
Hampstead
Studio SussStudio Suss
Philip Vile
Dover Height RHside
Dover Height RHside
Andrew Dee @ Wonderful KitchensAndrew Dee @ Wonderful Kitchens
Veneer
Bundaroo Street Residence
Bundaroo Street Residence
Luci.D InteriorsLuci.D Interiors
Tom Ferguson
The Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse
Nathalie Priem PhotographyNathalie Priem Photography
Nathalie Priem
The large arm lamp is big enough to walk under.
The large arm lamp is big enough to walk under.
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab Photography
Media all Furniture in European Oak Veneer Dusk Grey
Media all Furniture in European Oak Veneer Dusk Grey
Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom CoNewcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co
Media wall furniture finished in European oak veneer dusk grey; back lit décor panels and grey tinted mirrors provide the perfect contrast and feature to the geometric linear style of design, making this stunning piece of furniture a main focal point to this wonderful room.
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
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
Westside El Paso Contemporary Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Cool & Contemporary is the vibe our clients were seeking out. Phase 1 complete for this El Paso Westside project. Consistent with the homes architecture and lifestyle creates a space to handle all occasions. Early morning coffee on the patio or around the firepit, smores, drinks, relaxing, reading & maybe a little dancing. Cedar planks set on raw steel post create a cozy atmosphere. Sitting or laying down on cushions and pillows atop the smooth buff leuders limestone bench with your feet popped up on the custom gas firepit. Raw steel veneer, limestone cap and stainless steel fire fixtures complete the sleek contemporary feels. Concrete steps & path lights beam up and accentuates the focal setting. To prep for phase 2, ground cover pathways and areas are ready for the new outdoor movie projector, more privacy, picnic area, permanent seating, landscape and lighting to come. Phase II complete...welcome to outdoor entertainment. Movies on the lawn with the family & football season will never be same here. This backyard doubles as an entertainment destination. Cantilever seating, lounging & privacy fence wraps up a party/cozy space. Plenty of room for friends and family
Home Theater
Home Theater
HD2020HD2020
Our Work
Our Work
Encore Sight & SoundEncore Sight & Sound

Small Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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