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Small Contemporary Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Trump World Tower
Noelia Surace DesignNoelia Surace Design
Hermes Throw and pillow Kravet Drapery Textile Bamboo silk rug by JD Staron Leather Automatic armchairs by Lowell Edwards
Z Huis
Z Huis
Wishbone Tiny HomesWishbone Tiny Homes
Kampong
Kampong
Sarah Z DesignsSarah Z Designs
Paul Stoppi
Gaming Room
Gaming Room
Chrisandras InteriorsChrisandras Interiors
Designed by Larson H. Burns
Contemporary, Cool Home Theater
Contemporary, Cool Home Theater
Synergy Systems GroupSynergy Systems Group
Highgate House
Highgate House
KNOF designKNOF design
Home Theater
Home Theater
Malibu WiredMalibu Wired
Small but powerful TruAudio Select Series speakers theater in West Hollywood accompanied by a Control4 automation system. Using a screen innovations acoustically transparent screen with a Salamander Designs cabinet that includes all AV equipment and even a mini fridge! This space is a perfect example of the ultimate man cave. Projection screen by Screen Innovations Shades by Lutron Electronics
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
Apartment JK
Apartment JK
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
Project for BWA
Montoya Residence
Montoya Residence
Digital InstallersDigital Installers
Home Theater
Home Theater
HD2020HD2020
Portola Warm Contemporary
Portola Warm Contemporary
Isolina Mallon InteriorsIsolina Mallon Interiors
Custom cabinets for the home-theater area including elevator cabinet for the corn-pop machine.
Custom Makassar Wall Unit
Custom Makassar Wall Unit
UserUser
Custom Wall Unit, Makassar High Gloss Veneer, White High Gloss Drawers
New Rochelle Residence
New Rochelle Residence
Night2Day InteriorsNight2Day Interiors
Cozy TV den for cuddling up on the sofa or quiet area to meditate and read a book.
Irvine Great Park
Irvine Great Park
Dupuis DesignDupuis Design
Brand new home in Irvine Great Park in need of flooring, wallpaper, paint, window coverings and furnishings as well as accessories. Dupuis Design took an eclectic approach to the design and selected pieces that were unique, dimensional to scale with color and personality. Keeping in mind the clients personality and style we truly created a one of a kind space with the Dupuis Design touch. photography: Célia Foussé Styling: Crista Novak & Peggy Dupuis
Pretty in Pink - Home Cinema
Pretty in Pink - Home Cinema
Finite SolutionsFinite Solutions
Ocean Blvd
Ocean Blvd
Surreal Systems LLCSurreal Systems LLC
Savant in wall touch panel Look closely to the right and you will see a Faux Finished Speaker Photo Credit: Jeri Koegel
PROJET AIX LES BAINS / Salle Home Cinéma
PROJET AIX LES BAINS / Salle Home Cinéma
Fabien BAEZAFabien BAEZA
STUDIO 5.56 / Romain CHAMBODUT
DC DECO
DC DECO
REVE Design Studio, Inc.REVE Design Studio, Inc.
An Art Deco remodel of a historic rowhouse on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Most spaces are used for formal and informal entertaining. The rowhouse was originally 4 apartment units that were converted back to a single family residence. Photos by: Jason Flakes
Home Theater
Home Theater
Malibu WiredMalibu Wired
Small but powerful TruAudio Select Series speakers theater in West Hollywood accompanied by a Control4 automation system. Using a screen innovations acoustically transparent screen with a Salamander Designs cabinet that includes all AV equipment and even a mini fridge! This space is a perfect example of the ultimate man cave. Projection screen by Screen Innovations Shades by Lutron Electronics

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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