Schlich Haus display home by Monarch Building Solutions (Pic by Hcreations Photography)
Inspiration for a large contemporary home theatre in Canberra - Queanbeyan with light hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Bells Reach Moffat Display Home

Vantage Building Group

This media room just screams movie night! The calm paint colour choice and inviting sofa is designed for ultimate relaxing.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Sunshine Coast with beige walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

Private Theater

C&T Systems

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Bridgeport with carpet, a wall-mounted tv and brown walls.

Media Room - Bellevue, WA

Schock Construction Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Seattle with black walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Conference Room Media Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Photography by Karine Weiller
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in San Francisco with beige walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

North Rim - Puccoon Ct

Pacwest Builders LLC

Ross Chandler
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Other with beige walls, travertine floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Weston Residence

LMK INTERIOR DESIGN

Photography by Scott Zimmerman
This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in Salt Lake City with brown walls, carpet and a wall-mounted tv.

Florida Modern Home

Jorge Ulibarri Custom Homes

Upstairs media room in this Florida Modern Home in Lake Mary is designed and built by Orlando Custom Home Builder Jorge Ulibarri, a top custom builder in Orange, Seminole, Lake County, Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Lake Mary, Lake Nona, Sanford, Mt. Dora, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, and Windermere. Jorge Ulibarri custom homes is proficient in designing all styles of homes including modern, classical, traditional, Tuscan, and Spanish Mediterranean. For more go to https://cornerstonecustomconstruction.com

Game Rooms

TDV Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and black floor.

2017 St. Jude Dream Home

Fischer Homes

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Cincinnati with grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

St. Albert Regency Heights Estates - Interior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Friends and neighbors of an owner of Four Elements asked for help in redesigning certain elements of the interior of their newer home on the main floor and basement to better reflect their tastes and wants (contemporary on the main floor with a more cozy rustic feel in the basement). They wanted to update the look of their living room, hallway desk area, and stairway to the basement. They also wanted to create a 'Game of Thrones' themed media room, update the look of their entire basement living area, add a scotch bar/seating nook, and create a new gym with a glass wall. New fireplace areas were created upstairs and downstairs with new bulkheads, new tile & brick facades, along with custom cabinets. A beautiful stained shiplap ceiling was added to the living room. Custom wall paneling was installed to areas on the main floor, stairway, and basement. Wood beams and posts were milled & installed downstairs, and a custom castle-styled barn door was created for the entry into the new medieval styled media room. A gym was built with a glass wall facing the basement living area. Floating shelves with accent lighting were installed throughout - check out the scotch tasting nook! The entire home was also repainted with modern but warm colors. This project turned out beautiful!

The Baywood on display at North Sapphire Beach Estate

Adenbrook Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in Brisbane with grey walls, carpet and a wall-mounted tv.

Havana - Home World Thornton

McDonald Jones Homes

Havana Executive Display Home - Home World Thornton
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Newcastle - Maitland with beige walls, carpet and a wall-mounted tv.

M.AH Villa, Riyadh

monoblok design & interiors

Tv room
Expansive contemporary open concept home theatre in Other with marble floors, beige floor, white walls and a wall-mounted tv.

Wing Man | Sheridan Interiors Kitchens + Baths | Ottawa, Cornwall

Sheridan Interiors, Kitchens and Baths

Photography: Carolyn Bates 1950's game room with soda fountain bar, jukebox
Contemporary enclosed home theatre in Other with white walls, porcelain floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Haus am Fluss

RUBY designliving GmbH & Co KG

Ein Zuhause, das die Ruhe seiner Umgebung, direkt am Fluss, umgeben von Natur, widerspiegelt. In Zusammenarbeit mit Volker Röhricht Ingenieur Architekt (Architekt), Steinert & Bitterling (Innenarchitektur) und Anke Augsburg Licht (Lichtplanung) realisierte RUBY dieses Projekt.

CNLN Residence

CLN Group

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

NBA Player Home, Interior

Chad Mellon Photographer

Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Nashville with brown walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Rutland Park Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary open concept home theatre in Calgary with white walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Snell Isle renovation

Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.

Frank Baptie
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept home theatre in Tampa with beige 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.