Equipment rack houses all the home theater electrical components. See more ideas at: http://www.cchas.com/theater-and-media-rooms Bubbenmoyer Photography

Westlake Steed Luxury Homes

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Photo of a large transitional enclosed home theatre in Dallas with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Anglin House - Finished Media Center in the Great Room

Bauer Design Group

We worked with the client and custom cabinet maker, Brad Allen Woodworks to create this gorgeous media center. We also selected all the furnishings, rugs, lamps, window coverings and accessories. We incorporated the client's art collection into the finished design.

Basement Remodeling - West Windsor, New Jersey

DES Home Renovations

Jose Alfano
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed home theatre in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Dedicated Theatre with Beautiful Cabinetry

Total Home Technologies

A beautiful home theatre featuring a 110" video projection screen and a UHD (4K) video projector, which delivers a outstanding picture. The front speakers, subwoofer and all electronic equipment are hidden behind cabinet doors. Four in-ceiling speakers fill the space with full surround sound. The entire system including a Lutron lighting system are controlled via a handheld remote control.

kirby - tv wall

Square One Interiors

This is the clients favorite den after we transformed the "spare room" into a cozy reading / tv room. Custom cabinets and shelving provide storage for books and media equipment. A hand-knotted Nepalise wool and silk rug, an upholstered bench with a removable sliding tray and a comfortable sofa makes for a room she spends most of her time in. A red accent wall and modern art gives the room some "zip".

Barn Door Designs

Antigua Doors

Custom Knotty Walnut barn door with distress and patina. Antigua Doors
This is an example of a large transitional open concept home theatre in San Francisco with yellow walls, ceramic floors, a projector screen and beige floor.

85" Samsung

OSAV Design

85" Samsung with sonos surround sound system
Mid-sized modern open concept home theatre in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Encino

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Mid-sized transitional enclosed home theatre in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a projector screen and brown floor.

Home Cinema - Barn Conversion

The Pleasure Home

The Client's requirements for the newly converted Barn were to not damage the newly-fitted wood panelling, to sit the screen as tight to the wall as possible, whilst achieving the highest quality surround sound, given the room size and acoustic properties of the room. The budget was set at under £15,000. We determined, that given the viewing distance and the fact that the front of the Barn was a full width set of sliding glass doors, we would recommend an 85 inch TV, rather than a Projector. This would be great for daytime viewing and actually much lower cost than a Projection system. We promptly sourced an end of line Samsung TV for just £3,000 for the Client, who was suitably impressed at the instant savings achieved! Based on the requirement for surface mount speakers for the Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound System, we used Morel's flagship SP-3 satellite speakers for the most important front left, right and centre speaker positions and the mid-range SP-2's for the two rears. We were asked to hide the Subwoofer if possible and were able to locate this under the stairs, using judicially spaced air holes for the sound to exit. Finally we built a custom storage unit for the equipment on castors, so that it would also fit under the stairs. Using an Infra-red repeater, the equipment could still be controlled, either with the relevant standard remotes or our own custom iPad/iPhone 'iRemoteControl" App. Finally the TV was re-calibrated for the best pictures settings and the sound optimised using the Audyssey Laboratories Surround Sound Calibration system. Sources for the system are SkyQ, Neflix, AppleTV and Spotify/TIDAL music streaming via a Sonos Pre-Amplifier.

Custom Home Cinema and Fireplace

Craftmark

This custom TV cabinet was designed to not only suit its environment but also house an Integrated fireplace, Curved TV and Sound Bar. Having everything designed and housed in the same custom cabinetry ensures that available space in the surounding area is used to its maximum capacity.

Soft Green

Intermark Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Orlando with green walls, carpet and a wall-mounted tv.

Contemporary

Aida Ziari (Stylux Design & Construction)

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

Gearhart

Acassa Construction Corporation

Framed out wall for sound bar and electric fireplace. Finished with ledgestone to complete the contemporary look for the owners. We added two LED high hats above the stone to bring out it's texture. Counter tops are Carerra marble.

French Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Michael Hart
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed home theatre in Houston with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

Home Theatre - Family Room (Casual Design Setting)

Cinehaus Theatre Concepts Inc.

Cinehaus Theatre Concepts - This home theatre design and install is in a open concept family room. The surround sound speakers and projector are part of the design and install with the visible speakers at the front and in-ceiling speakers for the overheads. All the components and wiring is hidden in the floating storage at the front, also works great for storing movies and games. Specs: Epson Mid-Range projector above seating area, with a 120" projector screen, Polk Audio RTi series speakers, with overhead speakers for a Dolby Atmos sound system.

Sherman - A1A LHP

InvizAudio - Speakerless Audio Systems

5.2.1 Dolby Surround with overhead Atmos systems all using InvizAudio Speakerless Audio Systems integration with Amazon Dot with Alexa - VERY happy client!

Built-ins

RFW Cabinetry & Millwork

Built in media wall unit done for client in Palm Beach Florida. This beautiful unit is installed on the tenth floor in a condominium. It is installed in the living room with a lot of natural light coming in through the sliding glass doors facing the ocean. The faux finished, steel-brushed veneer paneling is made out of paldao wood. The floating console that is attached to the front of the unit by french-cleats houses the electronics for the unit and features assisted-lift blum aventos hl hinges that lift up parallel to the console.

Sunroom A/V Setup - Wheaton Illinois

EOC Audio

Mounted flatscreen over a fireplace, in-ceiling speakers, all components hidden.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style home theatre in Chicago.

85" Samsung TV with Marantz AVR, KEF Sound Bar, and In Ceiling Surround Sound

Jappel Tech | Smart AV & IT

Design ideas for a small modern open concept home theatre in Miami with grey walls, marble floors, a wall-mounted tv and white floor.

Home Theatre Design Photos

A 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 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 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 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 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.