Custom home theater with a transitional style. Enjoy the theater experience without leaving your home. Theater chairs add comfort and style.
This is an example of a large transitional enclosed home theatre in Other with brown walls, carpet and a projector screen.

SPEAKEASY

HUNTINGTON ID

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Entertainment Suite

Design by UBER

Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed home theatre in Cheshire with grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

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The Turtledove - ADA Super Ranch

Cascade West Development

Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Agreeable Gray - SW 7029 Trim Color - Dover White - SW 6385 Media Room Wall Color - Accessible Beige - SW 7036 Interior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Stacked Stone in Nantucket Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Kentwood Floors Hardwood Product Originals Series - Milltown in Brushed Oak Calico Kitchen Backsplash by Surface Art Tile Product - Translucent Linen Glass Mosaic in Sand Sinks by Decolav Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Quartz Product True North Tropical White Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Crystorama Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates

Quintessa - Southern Highlands - Las Vegas

Luxe-Design

Inspiration for a transitional home theatre in Las Vegas.

Home Theatre Window Seat

Beth Whitlinger Interior Design

A great place to read a book or park the kids for a movie, this built-in includes storage for blankets, glassware, and a base speaker. Black out draperies create an authentic theatre experience. Photo by Meghan Beierle.

Coastal Luxury

Robeson Design

A perfect mix of coastal breeze and traditional luxury designed by Rebecca Robeson of Robeson Design. David Harrison Photography
Transitional home theatre in San Diego.

Sahalee Country Club Remodel

a Little Accent

Client wanted a multi-purpose room with a golf simulator and TV/movie viewing space. This entertainment room included a wet bar encased in a basket-weave install of copper tile. Photo by Soundview Photography

The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Brad Montgomery tym Homes
Photo of a large transitional enclosed home theatre in Salt Lake City with grey walls, carpet, a projector screen and grey floor.

Lake Angelus lower level renovation

Tutto Interiors

This theater was given a complete over haul. The entire room was demolished and the biggest challenge was where to re -house the electrical work design. Full design of all Architectural details and finishes with turnkey furnishings and styling throughout. For this lower level Theater room renovation. This stunning theater room includes theater seating, custom lighting, paneled walls, and faux finished woodwork throughout. Deco inspired wall sconces, silk and wool carpet, and a gunmetal finish to the wainscot. Carlson Productions LLC

Home Theaters / Cinema Rooms

UltraMedia, Inc.

Building this exceptional home cinema system in Westlake, TX was a pleasure from day one. Our clients have owned multiple home theaters, and wanted to step up the performance in this new media room. The construction of the room is heavily reinforced with 2x6s. The entire room has been insulated to keep the sound inside the room and minimize leakage to the rest of the house. The riser base for the back row of chairs was reinforced with wood screws, and was fully insulated. In addition, the walls have been sheetrocked with Quietrock. This treatment substantially keeps the sound from traveling between walls because of its high density coefficient. Because the media room is on the 2nd floor, a sound barrier was added to the floors to provide an additional layer of sound control within the room. The finished walls were treated with custom acoustic panels from Auralex. We applied absorptive, reflective and diffusive treatments throughout the room to create a well-balanced acoustic environment for music and movies. The interior designer brought in a faux painter to create a leather-like texture on the walls. She very creatively faux painted the acoustic cloth panels to match the leather look and feel of the room. A 7.2 complement of Triad speakers are optimally located within the room. The front three LCR speakers are positioned behind an acoustically transparent Stewart video screen. The four surround speakers are located in a horseshoe-shaped configuration and fully envelope the listener with all the subtle (and not-so-subtle) special effects. Two Triad Gold subwoofers are placed in the corners and are dialed into the room for maximum output and tautness of bass. Triad builds an in-wall speaker that is fully baffled which minimizes any sound loss through the walls, and the performance is outstanding. The electronics featured in this media room are cutting edge. A Wolf Cinema projector with a Variscope lens allows us to set up the most popular aspect ratios and project a brilliant light on a 143" diagonal screen. We utilized the latest pre/pro from Integra as well as Class D amplification from Bel Canto. The Integra incorporates Audyssey digital correction circuitry, which measures the room’s properties/acoustics and maximizes the sound in the room. The sources include an Oppo Blu ray player, AM/FM, DirecTV HD and AppleTV. The entire system is controlled by an RTI touchscreen remote for easy, intuitive control. The sound is effortless and it is a match made in heaven. The room consists of two rows of seating. The front row is a very comfortable pit seating group and the second row utilizes leather theater chairs. All of this leads to a well-appointed, acoustically superior media room.

Mapleton Guest House

WORKSHOP8 architecture planning design

Daniel O'Connor
This is an example of a transitional home theatre in Denver.

King City Residence

U31 Inc.

Brandon Barre
Design ideas for a large transitional open concept home theatre in Toronto with grey walls, carpet and a built-in media wall.

Media Room

R|House Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept home theatre in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Cape Cod Cinematheque

Audio Video Design

The Control4 Lighting system includes fiber optic scenes in red, blue and green and a "starry"night ceiling. Cup holders contain elegant glass trays. Greg Premru Photography

South Shore Custom Home in Cincinnati

Hensley Custom Building Group

Accommodate a crowd for a private screening anytime in this home theater.
Photo of a large transitional enclosed home theatre in Cincinnati with blue walls, carpet and a projector screen.

Bamberton

Stockholm Construction Group Ltd.

Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed home theatre in Vancouver with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Britannia Modern French

Muretto Custom Homes

Photo of a transitional enclosed home theatre in Calgary with white walls, light hardwood floors and a projector screen.

TORONTO NEW BUILD

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Inspiration for a large transitional home theatre in Toronto with black walls, a projector screen, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

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A transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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.

Sherbourne Circle

Morrone Interiors

Custom media room home theater complete with gray sectional couch, gray carpet, black walls, projection tv, stainless steel wall sconces, and orange artwork to finish the look.