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Small Traditional Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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MCG
oRat, inc.oRat, inc.
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.
Flower Mound Traditional
Flower Mound Traditional
Brandi Renee DesignsBrandi Renee Designs
Town Hall Drive- Basement Remodel
Town Hall Drive- Basement Remodel
Interiors by JWInteriors by JW
Brenda Eckhardt Photography
Home Theater
Home Theater
Media Design, Inc.Media Design, Inc.
Automated Home Theater with custom theater seating.
Media-Gamerooms
Media-Gamerooms
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
Vernon Wentz
Maple Bay View
Maple Bay View
The OneTouch House IncThe OneTouch House Inc
Photo by Dan Lockhart
Large Screen Despite A Compact Room Size
Large Screen Despite A Compact Room Size
GramophoneGramophone
The star field ceiling enabled the homeowner to create the illusion of higher ceilings while adding a "wow" factor to the space. Photo Credit: Kevin Kelley, Gramophone
Award Winning Greenwich Theater
Award Winning Greenwich Theater
Multimedia Resource Group IncMultimedia Resource Group Inc
Chichi Ubina
The Vicarage - Georgian Grade II listed
The Vicarage - Georgian Grade II listed
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
If you glimpse to the top left you can make out the cinema screen slit hiding for now as the popup TV is ample for day time viewing within this comfortable sitting area with a wall of panelled hidden storage. Press of the iPad and it turns into a fabulous home cinema experience. Photography by Peter Corcoran. Copyright and all rights reserved by Design by UBER©
Home Theater
Home Theater
Wall Covering DesignsWall Covering Designs
A Modern Home Renovation in Everett, WA
A Modern Home Renovation in Everett, WA
Shepel Homes - Kitchen and BathShepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath
We had the opportunity to renovate this space, which needed a lot of updating. The client wanted to update the finishes throughout their home, allowing for a more inviting feel. They wanted a more modern look while also upgrading those cabinets with durable materials that would last a lifetime. We used all new custom cabinets made of rich wood and premium hardware to achieve this goal. We continued throughout each room; fresh paint, lighting packages, and appliances enhance an area's design and create cohesiveness throughout the house.
Home Theatre, Long Island NY
Home Theatre, Long Island NY
Twice As Nice InteriorsTwice As Nice Interiors
Classic, chic space to enjoy movies in the privacy of your own home! Italian linen - upholstered walls. Wood paneled walls sconces are all you need to set an elegant sophisticated space.
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
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.
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
Basement & Home Theater
Basement & Home Theater
Garris Construction, Inc.Garris Construction, Inc.
Home Theaters
Home Theaters
Great Choice Audio VideoGreat Choice Audio Video
Nice dedicated home theater system, featuring Epson, Stewart, KEF, and Sunfire...
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.

Small Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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