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10 Home Theatres You Simply Won't Believe
These larger-than-life media rooms from around the globe lead the pack in luxury at-home viewing
Who doesn’t enjoy snuggling up with a bucket of hot popcorn and a huge drink, kicking your shoes off and watching a movie? A home theatre removes the need to go out to a cinema to queue and pay for that pleasure. These decadent set-ups are sure to motivate you to jazz up your living room, set up a home theatre of your own … or perhaps just drool with envy!
2. Drive in … or dive in?
This awe-inducing six-metre long outdoor screen unfurls from a waterproof teak bench at the side of the pool and retracts automatically when weather station instruments detect rain or high winds. Viewers can kick back with a cocktail and enjoy a film in the open air.
This awe-inducing six-metre long outdoor screen unfurls from a waterproof teak bench at the side of the pool and retracts automatically when weather station instruments detect rain or high winds. Viewers can kick back with a cocktail and enjoy a film in the open air.
3. Fit for a king
In this American manor, bespoke monogrammed, motorised reclining chairs with footrests can be operated at the touch of a button. Even the carpet was custom-designed to complete the rich, plush look of this incredible cinema room.
In this American manor, bespoke monogrammed, motorised reclining chairs with footrests can be operated at the touch of a button. Even the carpet was custom-designed to complete the rich, plush look of this incredible cinema room.
4. Warning: Dangerous stunts ahead!
Nature’s cautionary colours of red and black have been utilised to establish a unique cinema space. Customised, coloured acoustic panels, bold-patterned carpet and a dark ceiling contribute to the fantasy feel.
Nature’s cautionary colours of red and black have been utilised to establish a unique cinema space. Customised, coloured acoustic panels, bold-patterned carpet and a dark ceiling contribute to the fantasy feel.
5. Get your glam on
This 24-seat London home cinema has diamond shaped upholstered wall panels for sound-proofing, which are studded with tiny lights. Tiered seating in soothing shades of blue, mauve and grey velvet complement the panels and provide a sense of glamorous comfort.
This 24-seat London home cinema has diamond shaped upholstered wall panels for sound-proofing, which are studded with tiny lights. Tiered seating in soothing shades of blue, mauve and grey velvet complement the panels and provide a sense of glamorous comfort.
6. Drama queens
Built to showcase both a huge screen for movies and a stage for the homeowner’s children who are up-and-coming actors, this multitasking space features rich colours, shimmery trims, heavy curtains and wall sconces for a decadent look.
Built to showcase both a huge screen for movies and a stage for the homeowner’s children who are up-and-coming actors, this multitasking space features rich colours, shimmery trims, heavy curtains and wall sconces for a decadent look.
7. Luxe leather
This Melbourne home’s theatre room uses a neutral colour palette to great effect with the calming colour and texture of the chairs complementing the walls. The inky carpeting is highly practica, while neat timber wall panelling adds crisp design detail.
This Melbourne home’s theatre room uses a neutral colour palette to great effect with the calming colour and texture of the chairs complementing the walls. The inky carpeting is highly practica, while neat timber wall panelling adds crisp design detail.
8. Starry night
Customised wooden columns painted silver and black hide this room’s speakers. A starry sky effect, such as the one shown on this ceiling, can be created with fibre optics that come from a single LED light source and poke through tiny holes in the ceiling.
Customised wooden columns painted silver and black hide this room’s speakers. A starry sky effect, such as the one shown on this ceiling, can be created with fibre optics that come from a single LED light source and poke through tiny holes in the ceiling.
9. Colour your world
This state-of-the-art home theatre with a back-lit customised ceiling elegantly combines an editing bay, formal seating for a proper cinema experience and an informal lounge area for everyday TV viewing.
This state-of-the-art home theatre with a back-lit customised ceiling elegantly combines an editing bay, formal seating for a proper cinema experience and an informal lounge area for everyday TV viewing.
10. See the light
Warm white LED strip lighting behind red glass or acrylic surfacing creates a glowing effect for this room’s wall-mounted columns while downlights line the baseboards. Tiered seating rows add to the sense of going to the movies.
Warm white LED strip lighting behind red glass or acrylic surfacing creates a glowing effect for this room’s wall-mounted columns while downlights line the baseboards. Tiered seating rows add to the sense of going to the movies.
This sugary pink room’s wall panels have been padded for soundproofing. Spotlights in the ceiling panels that can dimmer create drama, while stark white wooden trims and grey polka dot carpeting balance out the bold colour of the walls and ceiling.