Inspiration for a transitional home theatre in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Modern home theater media room with upholstered acoustical walls and contemporary furniture. Wall to wall contemporary carpet and painted ceiling.
Photo of a large contemporary enclosed home theatre in San Diego with brown walls, carpet, a projector screen and beige floor.

Portola Warm Contemporary

Isolina Mallon Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in San Francisco with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Theater Room for Remote Vacation Home

Spire North

The Ultimate Luxury Getaway Our client wanted to create a vacation home for the perfect remote up north retreat with all the amenities to entertain during any season or weather. This theater room was created to offer the ultimate space to enjoy some downtime from the lake or entertainment for a rainy day. The homeowner and his guest can relax on the custom leather couch while enjoying their favorite movie or concert. It’s like being at the theater without having to travel far. From concept development to installation, through the finishing touches, Spire was involved at every step to help create this incredible theater room. Right down to the studs, the room was built for the optimal performance.

DSUndergroundSwank

Amy Storm & Company

Basement Remodel with multiple areas for work, play and relaxation.
This is an example of a large transitional enclosed home theatre in Chicago with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Living room

Mindframe Inc

The home theater is equipped with the Dolby Atmos sound system with a fully immersive audio experience, featuring speakers on all sides - front, above and behind. The projector is hidden inside the ceiling, allowing the modern crystal chandelier to shine, when the projector is not in use. The walls are also lined by a linear LED strip, hidden in the crown molding.

Industrial Modern

Scribe Studio

Inspiration for a country enclosed home theatre in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Dazzling Design

Steinhafels

Designer: Aaron Keller | Photographer: Sarah Utech
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in Milwaukee with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Modern Desert Residence

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern enclosed home theatre in Phoenix with beige walls, carpet, a projector screen and beige floor.

Lorton Media Room | Lorton, VA

Casaplex, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern enclosed home theatre in DC Metro with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Home Theater Murals

Hattas Public Murals, Inc.

Jeanine Hattas Wilson
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home theatre in Los Angeles with black walls, carpet and black floor.

Entertaining on Lake Wylie

McSpadden Homes

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts enclosed home theatre in Charlotte with carpet and a built-in media wall.

Chiswick House

AU Architects Ltd

David Butler
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in London with white walls, light hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

Renfroe Theater before pics

ADC Audio Visual Inc.

Home Entertainment Theater.
This is an example of a large contemporary enclosed home theatre in Los Angeles with grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Tranquility

lavieinteriors

The ceiling has several small down lights in it to create a starry night effect. The theatre has seating on two levels and the leather arm chairs create a luxurious cinema feel.

Home Theater

Media Design, Inc.

Contemporary Home Theater with variable LED accent lighting.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary enclosed home theatre in Houston with multi-coloured walls, a projector screen and carpet.

Clarksville Home Theater

Molior Construction

Mid-sized contemporary enclosed home theatre in Baltimore with multi-coloured walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Bountiful Utah Theater

Argenta Solutions

Eric Russell Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional enclosed home theatre in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Matrix Theatre Room

Habitat Studio

© Merle Prosofsky 2015
Inspiration for a contemporary home theatre in Edmonton with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Howell, MI. New construction

Tutto Interiors

Entry way to the Theater room. Full design of all Architectural details and finishes with turn-key furnishings and styling throughout. Photography by Carlson Productions, LLC

Home Theatre Design Photos with Light Hardwood Floors and Carpet

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.