This eclectic media room is installed in a combination office, car museum, art museum in Santa Barbara county. A huge 103" plasma TV seemingly "floats" off the wall due to the blue LED backlighting, which is controlled via a Crestron color touchscreen and a Crestron-connected iPad. iPad control is the norm for nearly every project we do these days. A high-performance surround sound system features all in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, including in-wall subwoofers. All audio/video components are hidden from view in an adjacent space. Besides the audio video and lighting, we can control the motorized acoustic curtains in the back of the room, the climate system, and an office/museum-wide audio system. This casual media room space also doubles as a conference room audio system when the client holds office meetings...computers and laptops can be viewed on the huge display. photo by Berlyn Photography

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CAROLYNLEONA by Liz Goldberg

This is an example of a beach style home theatre in Raleigh.

Family Cinema Room

New Wave AV

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed home theatre in Kent with a projector screen.

Tarah Theater

CinemaTech Theater Seating, Design & Acoustics

Inspiration for a mediterranean enclosed home theatre in Sacramento with carpet, a projector screen and multi-coloured floor.

Lakefront Home 001

Schill Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary home theatre in Cleveland.

Tron

Integrated Smart Technologies, Inc.

Contemporary home theatre in Grand Rapids.

Santa Fe Sanctuary Pool & Pool House

Annie O'Carroll Interior Design

Stacked stone walls and flag stone floors bring a strong architectural element to this Pool House. Photographed by Kate Russell
This is an example of a large country open concept home theatre in Albuquerque with a built-in media wall, multi-coloured walls and slate floors.

The Windward Estate

User

Old Florida Tropical Bayfront Residence Lori Hamilton Photography George Cott Photography
Design ideas for a traditional home theatre in Miami.

Indian Wells Home Theater

Lezlie Trujillo Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive enclosed home theatre in Orange County with carpet, a projector screen, multi-coloured floor and white walls.

ムジークフェラインの専用ルームで楽しむホームシアター

株式会社GLANCE

ムジークフェラインからヒントを経たデザインのシアタールームに120インチ電動スクリーンを降ろした所です。フロントスピーカーはLINN KLIMAX 350-P、センタースピーカーはLINN KLIMAX 350Aをそれぞれ配置。
Scandinavian home theatre in Osaka with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a projector screen and brown floor.

シアタールーム

株式会社エムズアソシエイツ

Inspiration for a small asian enclosed home theatre in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Home Theater

Design ideas for a contemporary home theatre in Portland.

Pinnacle Country Club

Celtic Custom Homes

Design ideas for a traditional home theatre in Little Rock with carpet and a projector screen.

Woodland Residence

DESIGNS! - Susan Hoffman Interior Designs

Photo of an eclectic home theatre in Minneapolis with a projector screen.

Union County Basement Remodel with Theater

IMPROVE or MOVE

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

Detail of Hardware on Wet Bar

Talianko Design Group, LLC

A Media Room is the perfect place to add dramatic color and rich, masculine accents and the feeling of a true bachelor pad. Perfect for entertaining, this room offers a bar, media equipment and will accommodate up to 12 people. To achieve this style we incorporated a wall of glass tile and bar. A large sectional offers lots of pillows for movie watchers. Backlit movie posters on canvas add theatre ambience. Just add popcorn and you are good to go. In this remodel the existing media room was attached to the home via a new vestibule and stairway. The entire room was resurfaced and revamped. We added thick wool carpeting for better acoustics, repainted top to bottom, added beautifully hand-carved custom wooden barn doors as well as a wet bar in the back of the room. A full wall of mosaic glass tile in the back of the media room is lit by LED tape lighting which is built-into the custom wood shelves. Warm tones of olive green, oranges, browns and golds as well as custom-built tables and barstools make this room feel like a “man-cave”. A custom designed bar height table that sits behind the sectional was commissioned to match the new barn doors. This bar table adds extra seating to the room. Adjacent the movie screen, a custom fabric panel was constructed and hides the media tower and cables. It matches the blackout Roman shades, which keep out light and nearly disappear into the wall. Photography by Erika Bierman

Glenbrook Home Remodel

CMI Construction

Large home remodel with addition of theater room, covered deck with outdoor kitchen. Photography-Digital Art 1
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed home theatre in Other with beige walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Breezy Point Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Design ideas for a traditional home theatre in Seattle.

Media Room

Rockefeller Kempel Architects

Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Contemporary enclosed home theatre in Los Angeles with a projector screen.

Easily Entertain

G.A. White Homes

Traditional open concept home theatre in Other with carpet, a projector screen and multi-coloured floor.

Purple 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.