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Small Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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Eclectic and characterful!
Eclectic and characterful!
Willow Grey InteriorsWillow Grey Interiors
Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation
Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation
NXN InteriorsNXN Interiors
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.
Summer Dream Home 2017
Summer Dream Home 2017
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
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
Selah Builders
Selah Builders
DesignTech Residential Planners, IncDesignTech Residential Planners, Inc
Kentish Town Residential
Kentish Town Residential
Consult by FDConsult by FD
An addition to the property, the mansard extension allowed the possibility of an additional family room that also works as an office/workout space during the daytime.
Cheever Entertainment Center
Cheever Entertainment Center
REVIVALREVIVAL
Photo Credit - Andrew Mann
TV room
TV room
Aegis Systems IncAegis Systems Inc
Open for Light and movie watching!
Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch
Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch
NR InteriorsNR Interiors
This is a cozy TV theater loft. We furnished this space with a custom- sized corner sectional sized precisely for this small room. The peek through window above the sofa frames the hill country view through the wall of windows in the next room.
Floating Bookshelves Dust Grey TV Units in Walnut | Inspired Elements | London
Floating Bookshelves Dust Grey TV Units in Walnut | Inspired Elements | London
Inspired Elements LtdInspired Elements Ltd
Floating Bookshelves living room unit dust grey tv units in walnut with storage along with a Graphite Grey TV units in natural dijon walnut finish. Also check out our Wooden Bookcases Office Area shelving.
Grey Lynn
Grey Lynn
Rogan Nash Architects LtdRogan Nash Architects Ltd
Simon Devitt
Inspired LED Accent Lighting- TV Backlight
Inspired LED Accent Lighting- TV Backlight
Inspired LEDInspired LED
Photo by Dan Silvia Inspired LED Custom TV Backlight Kits in blue, yellow, and red
Pocket Door Kits
Pocket Door Kits
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
These pocket doors close to create an isolated media room or left open, keep the floor plan flowing from the entrance throughout the home. -Burlington, Ontario Pocket Door Kit: Type C Double Crowderframe
Game Rooms
Game Rooms
TDV DesignTDV Design
Boho Luxe
Boho Luxe
PS & DaughtersPS & Daughters
Photo: Jaime Alverez
Lounge & Bedroom Home Cinema Installation in Weybridge
Lounge & Bedroom Home Cinema Installation in Weybridge
Cre8tive Rooms LtdCre8tive Rooms Ltd
As a result of the work commencing on the lounge, we were also asked to design a cinema system that could be hidden into the master bedroom. The brief was to install something that offered the same level of quality as the ground floor cinema. We opted for a Screen Innovations ZERO G drop down screen again with slate ALR material due to the amount of natural light in the room. The screen drops out of the ceilings ‘trap doors’, giving the appearance of a screen floating in zero gravity. The Artcoustic ceiling speakers and subwoofer offer brilliant sound quality and give the entire system that ultimate cinema feel. Again, to match the ground floor cinema, the Sony Laser projector was used, not only is the 4K picture incredible but it is very quiet compared to a non-laser unit, which is perfect for bedtime viewing. Both home cinemas are controlled by their Control4 home automation system, lowering the blinds as the cinema is turned on, all from the click of one button.
Coastal Home Media Room
Coastal Home Media Room
Michael James Design, Inc.Michael James Design, Inc.
This close-up view of the "Fusion" quartzite countertop highlights the beauty in this high end stone. The ogee edge treatment was selected to mimic the applied moldings on the cabinetry.
Casa Bonita
Casa Bonita
Domiteaux Garza ArchitectureDomiteaux Garza Architecture
Photo: Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Award Winning Greenwich Theater
Award Winning Greenwich Theater
Multimedia Resource Group IncMultimedia Resource Group Inc
Chichi Ubina

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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