Ed Butera
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary open concept home theatre in Miami with blue walls, carpet and a wall-mounted tv.

soft contemporary

Creative Touch Interiors

Julie Soefer Photography
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Family Room

Anthony Jackson

This is an example of a contemporary home theatre in London with a wall-mounted tv.

Contemporary Entertainment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Photography by Karine Weiller
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Project Gallery

Integrated Home Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary enclosed home theatre in New Orleans with beige walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Lakeside Chic

Glennwood Custom Builders

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in Other with dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls and brown floor.

The Ultimate Man Cave: Home Theater

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in DC Metro with carpet, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and grey walls.

Man Cave

Rockin' Remodeling LLC

Attic conversion into an in-home movie theatre. No expense was spared for this hi-tech starry night movie theatre.
Design ideas for a large contemporary home theatre in Austin with grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Pre and Post Construction - Lesmurdie

Moda Interiors

Furniture by Merlino Furniture. Cabinetry - TBC; Carpet by Wall to Wall Carpets; Artwork - Clients own.
Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed home theatre in Perth with brown walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

The Ted

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Louisville, Colorado, USA This 3,800 sf. modern farmhouse on Roosevelt Ave. in Louisville is lovingly called "Teddy Homesevelt" (AKA “The Ted”) by its owners. The ground floor is a simple, sunny open concept plan revolving around a gourmet kitchen, featuring a large island with a waterfall edge counter. The dining room is anchored by a bespoke Walnut, stone and raw steel dining room storage and display wall. The Great room is perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining, and flows out to a large covered porch and firepit. The homeowner’s love their photogenic pooch and the custom dog wash station in the mudroom makes it a delight to take care of her. In the basement there’s a state-of-the art media room, starring a uniquely stunning celestial ceiling and perfectly tuned acoustics. The rest of the basement includes a modern glass wine room, a large family room and a giant stepped window well to bring the daylight in. The Ted includes two home offices: one sunny study by the foyer and a second larger one that doubles as a guest suite in the ADU above the detached garage. The home is filled with custom touches: the wide plank White Oak floors merge artfully with the octagonal slate tile in the mudroom; the fireplace mantel and the Great Room’s center support column are both raw steel I-beams; beautiful Doug Fir solid timbers define the welcoming traditional front porch and delineate the main social spaces; and a cozy built-in Walnut breakfast booth is the perfect spot for a Sunday morning cup of coffee. The two-story custom floating tread stair wraps sinuously around a signature chandelier, and is flooded with light from the giant windows. It arrives on the second floor at a covered front balcony overlooking a beautiful public park. The master bedroom features a fireplace, coffered ceilings, and its own private balcony. Each of the 3-1/2 bathrooms feature gorgeous finishes, but none shines like the master bathroom. With a vaulted ceiling, a stunningly tiled floor, a clean modern floating double vanity, and a glass enclosed “wet room” for the tub and shower, this room is a private spa paradise. This near Net-Zero home also features a robust energy-efficiency package with a large solar PV array on the roof, a tight envelope, Energy Star windows, electric heat-pump HVAC and EV car chargers.

Basement Media Room. Making use of a small space.

Jennifer Ryan Design

Debbie Schwab Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in Seattle with blue walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Greenwood Preserve

Joe McGuire Design

Our Aspen studio gave this beautiful home a stunning makeover with thoughtful and balanced use of colors, patterns, and textures to create a harmonious vibe. Following our holistic design approach, we added mirrors, artworks, decor, and accessories that easily blend into the architectural design. Beautiful purple chairs in the dining area add an attractive pop, just like the deep pink sofas in the living room. The home bar is designed as a classy, sophisticated space with warm wood tones and elegant bar chairs perfect for entertaining. A dashing home theatre and hot sauna complete this home, making it a luxurious retreat! --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/greenwood-preserve

E Builders Homes - 2015 Utah Valley Parade - Modern American Farmhouse

E Builders Homes

Zachary Molino
Photo of a large contemporary open concept home theatre in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet and a wall-mounted tv.

casa en Playa de Aro

Bellas Artes

Large contemporary open concept home theatre in Barcelona with white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

The large arm lamp is big enough to walk under.

Jennifer Ryan Design

Debbie Schwab Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in Seattle with blue walls, concrete floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

wulff

Square One Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Bowers and Wilkins

WISH Engineering

the system is controlled by Crestron technologies.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home theatre in Other with a wall-mounted tv.

Pasadena CA Condo Remodel

Marlene Oliphant Designs LLC

This small loft space was a jumble of storage units. So this room was streamlined with a new sectional with a built in hide-a-bed, two rolling ottomans that open up for storage, and some large comfy pillows for extra seating. The media cabinet is a wall-mounted L-shaped unit that holds all the essentials, and creates the perfect space for a wall-mounted plasma tv. A strong paprika accent wall puts the focus on the media. Photo by Harry Chamberlain

casa en Playa de Aro

Bellas Artes

Large contemporary open concept home theatre in Barcelona with white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Lakeside Chic

Glennwood Custom Builders

Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Contemporary Home Theatre Design Photos with a Wall-mounted TV

A contemporary theatre room can take time and money to perfect, but when done right, it can blow you (and your friends!) away. Technology has never been better, and with the likes of a 3D TV, projector or super-sized TV, surround sound, comfy sofa and recliner chairs, you can easily bring Hollywood into your home. True film fanatics might even install a popcorn machine or fairy floss maker! Add a gaming console that can hook up to the big screen and you have yourself a fully functional media room. If you’re really serious about creating your own contemporary home theatre, spend some time researching the right home theatre systems for your needs, as well as speakers, lighting and lounge furniture. Or, seek the help of a Home Theatre Professional for advice on audio visual and home automation.

Do I need a designated room for a home cinema?

If you have space to spare, a separate cinema room can be quite the luxury, but it’s definitely not necessary to enjoy all the benefits of home theatre experience. Most people integrate their home cinema into their living room. So you don’t compromise on style, consider having your TV screen mounted to the wall, or install a projector that can be stowed away when not in use. If in your living room, try to disguise your speakers and any cables. Ceiling-integrated speakers are a great option. Otherwise, in a standalone contemporary theatre room, consider making your speakers a feature.

What should I look for in home theatre seating?

Comfort should be front of mind when looking for contemporary home theatre seating, so look for options that allow you to sink in, recline and adjust your headrest. For an authentic cinema-going experience, stadium seating is a must. Platforms and stairs, complete with LED step lighting, can mimic tiers. Leather recliner chairs are a top-end choice, or you could opt for several modular sofas and ottomans instead. To cater for those who like to watch, eat and drink at the same time, look for seating that has cup holders, or install a bar area with turnable stools.

What equipment should I add to my contemporary media room?

A projector and projector screen will lead to a more dramatic movie experience, but the picture can be slightly blurry if the equipment quality is bad. A high-definition plasma or LCD TV might not be quite as large scale, but will deliver a more crisp, clear image. You can, however, find oversized wall-mounted TVs that match the size of a projector screen – but these do cost a pretty penny. Next, enhance your cinema experience with surround sound to make the movie-goers feel like they’re right in the middle of the action. Home automation can further replicate the real cinema experience. Consider installing lights that automatically dim once the film starts, or LED strip lighting that comes on when a movie is paused. Finish your fit-out with a gaming console so you can use the big screen and comfy seats to battle your friends.