Photography by Heather Mace of RA+A

Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design: Eliana Rokach Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc Staging: Rachel Leigh Ward/ Meredit Baer

Luxury Derbyshire Farmhouse

Dibujo.design Interiors

Shaugnessy Georgian

Christine Austin Design

photo: B plus Studios Christine Austin, BID for Redl Kitchen Studio Sitting Room off Master Bedroom: All the windows have motorized black out blinds. Media is fed from a central stack in the hallway adjoining the sleeping room and the sitting room.

Homearama 2014

Clayton Douglas Homes, LTD

Great open floor plan for this Homearama lower level.

Upstairs Game Room

Micamy Design Studio

Kirbor Homes McBryde Model

Kirbor Homes, LLC

Multi Purpose Room

Eagle Luxury Properties

Eagle Luxury Properties design by Guided Home Design

Laurel Lakes Residence

Lionel F Bailey AIA Architect LLC

Katama Bay Home

Tracker Home Decor

Citadel House Truro, Cape Cod

Aline Architecture inc.

Jon Rolf

Audio/Video Racks in the Game Room

Audio Video Systems

Three Audio and Video racks serve as the central hub for all of the Electronics in the house. Keeping all of the equipment in this location means that each room in the house remains uncluttered by electronics, while still allowing for a high end audio and video experience. Photo Credit: Dustin Wright

Palisades Home Theater + Home Office

CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop

taking advantage of a steeply sloped site, this professional-quality home theater and listening room makes use of found space beneath the home’s existing foundation. concrete walls are covered with acoustic materials and a secret cabinet in the “library” houses A-V equipment, avoiding further reductions in already-low ceiling heights. the room is also used as a home office, and includes a subway tiled bathroom and shower with vintage plumbing and lighting fixtures | pacific palisades CA photography | kurt jordan photography

Cozy Guest Beach House

The Interior Design Group

Interior Designer: The Interior Design Group Contractor: HOMES BY KIMBERLY Photos: SHERI JACKSON

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

New Media Room (Old Formal Living) - After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA

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.

Tuscan Towne Lake Showcase

Wyrick Residential Design

photos

Burlap Upholstery Studio, Inc.

Photo Courtesy of Lizanne Judge Design

161 MW

The Wood Shop Millwork & Joinery INC

Stew Bird

Brown 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.