Dallas, Texas | Stonegate - Elite Rome Upstairs Media Room

Mid-sized traditional open concept home theatre in Dallas with grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design

Kew Gardens Media Room Photo Credit: Erik Goldstein
This is an example of a mid-sized asian open concept home theatre in New York with brown walls, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Oasis

David Small Designs

Jason Hartog Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a projector screen.

Highlands Creek

Cornelius Homes, Inc.

This home theater area is open to the rest of the lower level and bar area, really one large room. We used wood plank ceilings with wood beams, all painted white. The flooring is a brick-shaped ceramic tile in a herringbone pattern with area rugs in different places. With 10 foot high ceilings and lots of windows in spite of this not being a walk out lower level, this area is spacious and begs for party time! Photo by Paul Bonnichsen.

Forest Heights

Rebuild

Top floor bonus room. Rebuild LLC
Photo of a large contemporary open concept home theatre in Portland with carpet, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Glen Oaks Transitional Remodel

R. Cartwright Design

As part of the extensive, whole house remodel, the home theater was opened up to the rest of the lower level. Adjacent to the billiards area, the dark and masculine space features menswear-inspired touches like pinstriped gray wool wallcovering, tufted leather chesterfields, and plaid upholstered mid-century style arm chairs. The custom, two-tone cocktail table anchors the seating arrangement and sits on a geometric hair-on-hide rug. Heidi Zeiger

Naturally Modern

G.A. White Homes

Design ideas for a transitional open concept home theatre in Other with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Living in Luxury

Evenflow Interiors

An incredible English Estate with old world charm and unique architecture, A new home for our existing clients, their second project with us. We happily took on the challenge of transitioning the furniture from their current home into this more than double square foot beauty! Elegant arched doorways lead you from room to room.... We were in awe with the original detailing of the woodwork, exposed brick and wide planked ebony floors. Simple elegance and traditional elements drove the design. Quality textiles and finishes are used throughout out the home. Warm hues of reds, tans and browns are regal and stately. Luxury living for sure.

Upper East Side Apartment

LMA GROUP INC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept home theatre in New York with a wall-mounted tv, white walls and carpet.

City 1.8

Manhattan Comfort

The City Theater Panel 1.8 designed by Manhattan Comfort creates a sophisticated theatrical vibe for your living room. Simply attach it to the panel using the built-in TV mount, lie back, relax and enjoy the view. The City 1.8 TV stand offers an organized space for your TV and accessories. The City 1.8 comes with built-in brackets to conveniently hang your TV and save floor space! Features 3 media shelves and 2 spacious cubbies with flip down doors. Features an overhead shelf to display photos, collectable and trophies. Choose between different modern finishes to compliment your living environment. Our unique finishes allow easy cleaning, so your TV stand always looks shiny and new. Recommended for concrete and brick walls, not dry walls. The unique paint is protected by the Microban Antibacterial Protection

Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse

Gardner Homes

This room has endless possibilities for uses from enjoying your favorite movie and popping some popcorn in the built-in microwave, to playing board games with friends, or simply relaxing with a book on the couch.

Barn Conversion Ashburton

Obedair Ltd

Richard Downer
Expansive country open concept home theatre in Devon with a projector screen and brown floor.

Our Work

Integrated Systems Design

Projector unrolls from the ceiling, offers both standard and wide screen imagery.
Photo of an expansive traditional open concept home theatre in Los Angeles with beige walls, carpet, a built-in media wall and black floor.

Unit 10

Rinaldi Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept home theatre in Toronto with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Mill Spring Modern Farmhouse

Altura Architects

The lower level of this modern farmhouse features a large game room that connects out to the screen porch, pool terrace and fire pit beyond. One end of the space is a large lounge area for watching TV and the other end has a built-in wet bar and accordion windows that open up to the screen porch. The TV is concealed by barn doors with salvaged barn wood on a shiplap wall. Photography by Todd Crawford

Villa Oceano Azul

Marc-Michaels Interior Design

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

Entertainment Centers

Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)

Celtic, eclectic entertainment center features zebra wood, resin in spun copper and speakers behind framed speaker cloth. Floated shelving and large space for curved TV. One of a kind onlays provided by client. Gaelic moldings from White River.

Kings

Spinnaker Development

William Edwards
Photo of a contemporary open concept home theatre in Orange County with beige walls, carpet and grey floor.

PRO Audio Technology • Lake Forest, CA

K. Gennaro Photography

Cozy and warm living room and fully-loaded home theater with various shades of taupe and neutral, featuring wood panel walls, leather, and deep rich tones. This room also features a full home bar and pool table.

Living Room

ODS Architecture

The owners are very much into sports and gatherings and wanted to be able to cook, eat and watch their favorite games on television. A curving Dellarobbia Sodeo-series sectional provides seating for the big game or the view beyond.

Open Concept 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.