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Small Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Chevy Chase Media Room
Chevy Chase Media Room
Custom Works AV IncCustom Works AV Inc
After. We added fabric covered walls for the acoustical properties, upgraded the TV and installed a Totem Acoustics surround speaker package.
Craftsman Inspired Basement Home Theater
Craftsman Inspired Basement Home Theater
Shepel Homes - Kitchen and BathShepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath
As per the client’s request, we turned the basement into a media room that features an upscale walnut wave tile paneling. We also added concealed wall and step lights which adds to the home theater vibe of the room.
Pine Grove
Pine Grove
Asher Custom HomesAsher Custom Homes
Home Theaters
Home Theaters
Gilbert Design BuildGilbert Design Build
Gilbert Design Build created a custom home theater for family and friends to watch sports of their favorite movies. It's the perfect room to get out of the hot Florida sun!
FAR EAST MEETS WEST COAST
FAR EAST MEETS WEST COAST
DESIGN415DESIGN415
Interior Design by Al Parison and Teri Maguire of DESIGN415 - Photo by David Livingston
Home Cinema
Home Cinema
SONASONA
Alpharetta
Alpharetta
Link Your House, Inc.Link Your House, Inc.
Basement Theater with center channel and side speakers. Two subs next to right and left speakers.
A+ Construction Projects
A+ Construction Projects
A+ Construction LLC.A+ Construction LLC.
Classic in the Hill Country
Classic in the Hill Country
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery
Luxury Smart Home & Home Theater
Luxury Smart Home & Home Theater
Serious Audio VideoSerious Audio Video
Every seat is the best seat in the house. Top of the line cinema equipment, luxury seating, smart home controls and game system compatibility; you'll never go out to the movies again. See more and take a video tour : http://www.seriousaudiovideo.com/portfolios/jersey-shore-family-getaway/ Photo by : Anthony Torsiello
Churchlands 2013
Churchlands 2013
Rogue Home CinemaRogue Home Cinema
Home cinema with custom acoustics. Projector in seperate office sapce behind.
Basement & Home Theater
Basement & Home Theater
Garris Construction, Inc.Garris Construction, Inc.
Quality & Creativity
Quality & Creativity
GramophoneGramophone
Our client who we created this zen-like theater for was on a strict budget, but still wanted a space to enjoy a theater experience in a small group setting. We turned an unfinished space into a gorgeous, complete theater, included art and accessories, and did not have to sacrifice quality! Wise decisions when we designed the project - including creating detailed columns with drywall and moldings, selecting stylish light fixtures and substituting built-in cabinets with a one of a kind chest - led to us coming in right at our client's budget. Needless to say, our client was thrilled!
Home Theaters
Home Theaters
Great Choice Audio VideoGreat Choice Audio Video
Nice dedicated home theater system, featuring Epson, Stewart, KEF, and Sunfire...
Gallery
Gallery
Visolution TVVisolution TV
Putting a Star in a Reasonably Priced Home
Putting a Star in a Reasonably Priced Home
WIRED Technologies GroupWIRED Technologies Group
The hidden home theater is cozy, but the interior dimensions were designed using the 'Golden Room' acoustical dimensions. Specific acoustic treatments were applied to all of the interior surfaces. The result was sound that rivals any commercial cinema and an experience the homeowner enjoys weekly.
Lake Norman Home Theater
Lake Norman Home Theater
DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.
Evergreen Studios
Home Theaters
Home Theaters
Audio Video Pros, IncAudio Video Pros, Inc
Cozy Home Theater
Cozy Home Theater
WIRED Technologies GroupWIRED Technologies Group
This small intimate theater was designed for comfort and to provide a fully immerse experience.
Theater Seating and Projector - Chicago, IL
Theater Seating and Projector - Chicago, IL
Barrett's Technology SolutionsBarrett's Technology Solutions
Beautiful seating in a custom designed theater with projector overhead, in wall speakers, and lighting, all with sound absorbent detail.

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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