Detail of Hardware on Wet Bar in Home Theater

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

Wall Upholstery / Home Theater - Media Room

Sloan Reis Co., Inc.

Custom Wall Upholstery. Fabricated by Sloan Reis.

Harmony Club Spec Home

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Contemporary Home Theater

Beverly Hills Residence

Rosemarie Allaire Lighting Design

steve Lerum

Contemporary New Build, Ribble Valley

Design by UBER

There's nothing like a dedicated home cinema for that immersive experience paired with incredible sound. All in the comfort of super-comfy sofas with your favourite snacks and treats. We like to throw some design quirks like hidden louvered ceiling lighting and soft padded chevron panelling to help the acoustics.

Town Hall Drive- Basement Remodel

Interiors by JW

Brenda Eckhardt Photography

Luxurious Living in the Heart of St. Andrews Country Club

Shuster Design Associates

This modern home theater recalls classic movie houses with the duo-tone color scheme and lighting, with custom upholstered theater style seating, high definition projection and intelligent control panel it's the perfect setting for watching a film, or two!

Game Room

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

This family asked for a game room for family fun and we gave them exactly what they wanted. We love the wainscoting, wood flooring, custom molding, and millwork throughout, and the recessed mood lighting.

Glen Ellyn New Construction

Jillian Richey Design

Glamorous Media Room in Dallas, TX

BGI Design

A faux leather ottoman with nailhead trim sits center stage, surrounded by a custom sectional with 3 reclining chairs. The adjacent club chair also reclines, offering plenty of relaxing viewing options. Custom art work adorns the walls and enhances the color scheme. Michael Hunter Photography

Sagaponack, NY

Michael Davis Design & Construction

Professional Home Theater

Recent Home Golf Simulator Projects

Indoor Golf Design

Village of West Clay/Basement

Worthington Design & Remodeling

This newly updated basement uses a combination of textures and materials to offer the homeowners a warm and durable entertaining area for years to come. The Hudson Valley COREtec plus flooring is durable, waterproof and beautiful. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Ford Road

Homes by Design

Hollywood with a Twist

MASSIMO interiors

Stu Morley

Home Theater & Rec Room Addition

Soda Mountain Construction

Stanley

iHome Systems

Home theater entrance.

Chicago area award-winning media room

Mills Technologies

Featuring a large screen with a new 3D video projector, audiophile-level sound system, and adjacent game and dance room, this media room is an ideal hangout for grownups and kids alike. This project was recognized by Sony Electronics as a superior media room installation in their Fall 2011 beyond entertainment magazine. Technology and integration by Mills Custom Audio/Video. Design by Suzanne Lovell, Inc. Construction by von-Dreele Freerksen Construction Company.

Media Rooms

Automated Homes Inc.

This Family Room Media Center features a front projection video system and screen that will display Satellite TV, Blu-Ray discs and AppleTV for streaming Netflix programming. Complemented with a Dolby Surround Sound System this home owner can enjoy any programming choice in style.

Brown Home Theatre Design Photos with Beige Walls

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.