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Traditional Home Cinema Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Rayburn Remodel
Rayburn Remodel
Katherine Ramm, Interior Design ConsultantKatherine Ramm, Interior Design Consultant
In the design of this space I was able to carve out a larger bathroom for my client's by reworking the floor plan. In doing so I turned a spare bedroom into a TV/office and reduced its size to enlarge the bathroom for their teenage daughter. Photo by Kati Mallory
Media Room Sconce Detail
Media Room Sconce Detail
Beth Whitlinger Interior DesignBeth Whitlinger Interior Design
Sound baffling was installed under the upholstered wall in the Home Theatre. Polished nickel nail heads add a contemporary detail, along with the simple black linen wall sconce. Photo by Meghan Beierle.
Redefining Details
Redefining Details
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
Photography by Aaron Usher III Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild
Aluminum
Aluminum
Lovitt Blinds & DraperyLovitt Blinds & Drapery
Home Theater
Home Theater
Design AllureDesign Allure
In this space we added built in for extra storage as well of plenty of recessed can lighting to brighten up the space when the lights go out. We went with black walls to create a life-like theater experience as well as state of the art built in sound system above. The space features a modern sofa and persian rug as well as a distressed finish on the coffee table.
3 Mile Living Room
3 Mile Living Room
Josh Wood, Country LumberJosh Wood, Country Lumber
Joshua M. Wood
Pawtucket Private Residence - Lisa Zompa
Pawtucket Private Residence - Lisa Zompa
Kitchen Views at National LumberKitchen Views at National Lumber
Designed by Lisa Zompa Photography by Nat Rea
Home Theater
Home Theater
EurotechEurotech
Media Room - Eurotech sound
Cotswolds House
Cotswolds House
ASi LimitedASi Limited
Charlotte Lake View Remodel
Charlotte Lake View Remodel
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Photography by Susan Teare
Home Theater transformed Library
Home Theater transformed Library
SoundVisionSoundVision
Seating for home theater
Home Theater transformed Library
Home Theater transformed Library
SoundVisionSoundVision
Home theater, projector screen hidden in soffit & theater grade speakers behind mesh paneled cabinets.
Spec East Vancouver Home
Spec East Vancouver Home
Skyhigh ConstructionsSkyhigh Constructions
media room
VS Designs Projects
VS Designs Projects
VS Designs Inc.VS Designs Inc.
Home Theater
Home Theater
HD2020HD2020
Karli Moore Photography
French Chateau Theater Room
French Chateau Theater Room
Jaye DesignJaye Design
Home Theater
Home Theater
The Cabinetshop of South FloridaThe Cabinetshop of South Florida
Custom Home Theater, Music Room, Theater Seating Paneled walls Acoustical wall treatments
Crest Haven Kitchen, Laundry, Baths, Home Theater
Crest Haven Kitchen, Laundry, Baths, Home Theater
Doopoco EnterprisesDoopoco Enterprises
Doopoco
Home Theater In West Little Rock Arkansas
Home Theater In West Little Rock Arkansas
InstallAV Inc.InstallAV Inc.
Second Story Addition
Second Story Addition
Yellow Dawg ConstructionYellow Dawg Construction

Traditional Home Cinema Room with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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