Inspiration for a small transitional enclosed home theatre in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors and a projector screen.

MODERN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

RECODECO

Location: Lakeland, FL, United States Decorative Ceiling/Wall Boxes/Soffits for Lighting Dimmable LED lighting Floating/Wall Mounted Center Console Dark Wood Floating Shelves

Private residence in Media, PA

PVM Designs

Cozy library/TV room with wall to wall Shaker bucket benches assembled to hold books, stereo equipment and TV.
Photo of a small eclectic enclosed home theatre in Philadelphia with brown walls, medium hardwood floors and a built-in media wall.

天井埋込スピーカー

無美家具製作所

ホームシアター空間のための天井埋込スピーカー
Small traditional open concept home theatre with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Valley Vista Contemporary

Asher Custom Homes

Scott Griggs Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in Albuquerque with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

PROJET AIX LES BAINS / Salle Home Cinéma

Fabien BAEZA

STUDIO 5.56 / Romain CHAMBODUT
Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed home theatre in Grenoble with grey walls, a projector screen and medium hardwood floors.

Dover Height RHside

Andrew Dee @ Wonderful Kitchens

Veneer
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept home theatre in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Media Room - Hunters Hill

Salt Interiors

For this Hunter’s Hill media room Salt Interiors created an American walnut floating credenza. The brief required this unit to house all the television and multimedia equipment for easy use.

Patrick's Way

User

TV nook, Ruth Borwn Fluidphoto
This is an example of a small country open concept home theatre in Dunedin with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Sutton Lane

Juliet Murphy Photography

This is an example of a small traditional enclosed home theatre in London with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv 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.

Inconspicuous Integration

Electronics Design Group, Inc.

Photography by William Psolka, psolka-photo.com
Inspiration for a small transitional enclosed home theatre in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Kellerlounge

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Durchgangszimmer gestaltet als Playzone mit maßgefertigter Sitzbank und TV-Möbel. Zwei Glaspendeltüren geben den Blick frei auf einen Schrank mit bedrucktem Bergpanorama. Fotograf: Artur Lik Architekten: Fries Architekten

Samford Valley

Saunders Building Company Pty Ltd

Small modern open concept home theatre in Brisbane with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured floor.

Entertainment Centers

California Closets of Southern Arizona

Corner Media Center with Colorful Accents
This is an example of a small contemporary home theatre in Phoenix with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Whole House Interior Design - Birmingham, MI.

Dan Davis Design

A cozy TV room on the second floor. The pink rug is a vintage rug that was over dyed, The wallpaper gives a rustic texture and the velvet sectional is more than comfortable.

PROJET AIX LES BAINS / Salle Home Cinéma

Fabien BAEZA

STUDIO 5.56 / Romain CHAMBODUT
This is an example of a small contemporary open concept home theatre in Grenoble with grey walls, a projector screen and medium hardwood floors.

HOLIDAY HOUSE COLOSSEO - Salottino in stile nautico

Leonori Architetti

Nelle zone adiacenti si è sfruttata la grande altezza ricavandone due soppalchi che ospitano la zona notte. In questa lo spazio al livello inferiore è configurato come un salottino home theatre. Le sedute sono realizzate su misura e riprendono lo stile nautico che ricorda la dinette di una barca.

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.

Downtown

Studio Bespoke

Patrick Bertolino
Design ideas for a small modern enclosed home theatre in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Small Home Theatre Design Photos with Medium Hardwood Floors

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.