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Traditional Home Cinema Room Ideas and Designs

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West Dulwich Family Home
West Dulwich Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This detached home in West Dulwich was opened up & extended across the back to create a large open plan kitchen diner & seating area for the family to enjoy together. We added oak herringbone parquet and texture wallpaper to the cinema room which was tucked behind the kitchen
Popcorn + Pool
Popcorn + Pool
Susan Venn DesignSusan Venn Design
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Notting Hill Extension and Full Renovation
Aflux DesignsAflux Designs
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Private Residence - Dublin 6
Private Residence - Dublin 6
Wall Morris DesignWall Morris Design
Dark and moody family tv room, with panelled out walls to conceal led lighting at a pocket above, to highlight the sloped ceiling and create a cavity for rewiring. Dark rift oak chevron doors and custom TV surround with quilted faux leather back panel and bronze details, by Newtown Woodworks. Photography by Gareth Byrne.
Los Altos Hills Fun Basement
Los Altos Hills Fun Basement
Allwood Construction IncAllwood Construction Inc
Innovation House 2013 - Media Room Golfing
Innovation House 2013 - Media Room Golfing
Innovation House GAInnovation House GA
Innovation House’s media room is the place for fun. Slate colored modular furniture and memory foam filled bean bag by Love Sac, golf simulator by About Golf, large projection screen, and professional ping pong table by Killer Spin provide all of the tools need for family movie or game night. The list of things you can do within the space is seemingly endless with the home’s top of the line automation systems that allow for music, video, and voice to by broadcast in the media room as well as throughout the home. While the style of the media room is fun and colorful the design remains cohesive with the rest of Innovation House’s clean lines and traditional finishes like clean lined furniture and elegant Kichler ceiling fixtures. The custom wall mural draws the eye and provides such detail that one can be captivated for hours. Sources: Tru Audio all in-ceiling and surround sound speakers; Golf simulator by About Golf; seating by Love Sac; ping pong table by Killer Spin; lighting by Kichler; flooring by Mohawk; custom wall mural inspired by Think Big, Adverting and Public Relations. Photo Credit: GreinTime Productions
The Suite Living
The Suite Living
AMPM DesignsAMPM Designs
Dark mahogany stained modern home theater Basking Ridge, NJ
Dark mahogany stained modern home theater Basking Ridge, NJ
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
A modern take on the traditional home theater With plenty of wood details in the panels, beams, and moldings, this design focuses on balancing the dark mahogany wood, and light gray acoustic panels within a contemporary style setting. Allowing for the enjoyment of films as well as creating a space to lounge with friends and family. For more about these project visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #theater #homecinema #hometheater #homecinemadesign #media #mediacabinet #homecinemainspiration #homecinemaideas #luxurycinema #entertainmentunit #dreamhome #entertainmentroom #cinemafurniture #tvfurniture #tvunit #mediaunit #movieroom #movielover #movienight #cinemaroom #theaternewjersey #cinemanewjersey #moderntheater #tvmount #mancave #hometheatersetup #homeentertainment #theaterroom #acousticroom #movietheater
2019 Sand Dollar Award
2019 Sand Dollar Award
Executive Electronics of Southwest Florida, Inc.Executive Electronics of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Executive Electronics is proud to be part of the team to win the 2019 Sand Dollar Award for Best Home Theater. We love working on client projects to make their dreams a reality.
Golf simulator and bar area in basement of mountain home.
Golf simulator and bar area in basement of mountain home.
Greenbrook Design CenterGreenbrook Design Center
Dura Supreme Cabinetry Golf Simulator in basement bar area. Dual purpose for storage and seating.
Fairfax
Fairfax
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
This space had the kids of this family in mind, as they bring friends over often to watch movies. This home theater design gives them the feel of being in a cozy movie theater, popcorn included. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
16 - Traditional Acadian Southern Home Theater
16 - Traditional Acadian Southern Home Theater
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
My Houzz: DIY Action-Packed Industrial Bunker Room in Texas
My Houzz: DIY Action-Packed Industrial Bunker Room in Texas
Benjamin Hill PhotographyBenjamin Hill Photography
Photo: Benjamin Hill © 2017 Houzz
2017 Parade Home "The Hampton"
2017 Parade Home "The Hampton"
Yvonne Christensen DesignYvonne Christensen Design
Aimee Lee photography
Traditional Home Theater
Traditional Home Theater
Lowcountry Home That Takes Movie Night to Another Level
Lowcountry Home That Takes Movie Night to Another Level
Custom Audio VideoCustom Audio Video
Custom Cabinet Design to house speakers
Brushy Creek
Brushy Creek
Heather Scott Home & DesignHeather Scott Home & Design
Ryann Ford
Spanish Oaks
Spanish Oaks
Next Level AustinNext Level Austin
Twist Tour
Basement & Home Theater
Basement & Home Theater
Garris Construction, Inc.Garris Construction, Inc.

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.
Calgary - Tuscany
Calgary - Tuscany
M.A.D. RenovationsM.A.D. Renovations
Jesse Yardley, Fotographix
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