Family Room with Custom Book Shelves in West Chester Basement

Design, Fabrication, Install & Photography By MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Designer: Mary Skurecki Wet Bar: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door/drawer style with Carbide paint. Caesarstone Pebble Quartz Countertops with eased edge detail (By MacLaren). TV Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Orleans door style with Carbide paint. Shelving, drawers, and wood top to match the cabinetry with custom crown and base moulding. Guest Room/Bath: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors with Maple wood in Bedrock Stain. Custom vanity base in Full Overlay, Reno Style Drawer in Matching Maple with Bedrock Stain. Vanity Countertop is Everest Quartzite. Bench Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors/drawers with Carbide paint. Custom wood top to match base moulding and benches. Toy Storage Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door style with Carbide paint. Open drawer storage with roll-out trays and custom floating shelves and base moulding.

Family Friendly Movie Room

Luxe Design Inc.

Eclectic Living

HB Design

Ema Peters

Deer Creek Transitional Basement Finish

Bearded Builders

Stylish Designed Media Unit

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Stylish designed built in media unit has been created to suit the living space in the home theatre room and is the focal point in the room. Boasting European Oak solid timber bench and handle less veneer wall cabinetry and shelving and white 2pac cabinetry and ample storage.

The Hertfordshire Home

Simpson & Voyle

This image captures a stylish detail from the bespoke media joinery designed for the TV room, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail that defines the space. This styling detail exemplifies the perfect marriage of form and function, showcasing a bespoke design solution that not only meets the practical needs of the room but also elevates its aesthetic appeal.

Dayton Lodge

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Incredible open concept theatre room with raised barn wood accent drink ledge with tree slab with live edge (bark still on!) Reclaimed barn wood accents adorn the ceiling and back wall of TV with floating shelves.

Beach Style Home Theater

Hawks Bill

Tongue & Groove Design + Build

Speakeasy Retreat

Peregrine Design Build

Isle of Wight Holiday Home

Imperfect Interiors

We clad the ceiling of the loft cinema room in wood to create drama, add soundproofing & emphasise the height of the pitch. We also added velvet corner sofas, a capiz shell pendant and a large wall mounted tv

Modern Farmhouse

Brad Ramsey Interiors

Bankview Smart Home

smartSPACE - Home Theatre and Automation

Basement Media room. Piano black soundbar floating below the television adds interest and excellent sound. Lights, blinds, tv and security are all controlled from your iPhone/iPad, Android device.

Natural Sound

Bowers & Wilkins 800 Diamond Series Home Theater/Music Speakers

Media Room

R|House Design Build

Transitional Home Theater

Spivy Submit

Custom Audio Video

The theater scope included both a projection system and a multi-TV video wall. The projection system is an Epson 1080p projector on a Stewart Cima motorized screen. To achieve the homeowner’s requirement to switch between one large video program and five smaller displays for sports viewing. The smaller displays are comprised of a 75” Samsung 4K smart TV flanked by two 50” Samsung 4K displays on each side for a total of 5 possible independent video programs. These smart TVs and the projection system video are managed through a Control4 touchscreen and video routing is achieved through an Atlona 4K HDMI switching system. Unlike the client’s 7.1 theater at his primary residence, the hunting lodge theater was to be a Dolby Atmos 7.1.2 system. The speaker system was to be a Bowers & Wilkins CT7 system for the main speakers and use CI600 series for surround and Atmos speakers. CT7 15” subwoofers with matched amplifier were selected to bring a level of bass response to the room that the client had not experienced in his primary residence. The CT speaker system and subwoofers were concealed with a false front wall and concealed behind acoustically transparent cloth. Some degree of wall treatment was required but the budget would not allow for a typical snap-track track installation or acoustical analysis. A one-inch absorption panel system was designed for the room and custom trim and room design allowed for stock size panels to be used with minimum custom cuts, allowing for a room to get some treatment in a budget that would normally afford none. Both the equipment rack and the projector are concealed in a storage room at the back of the theater. The projector is installed into a custom enclosure with a CAV designed and built port-glass window into the theater.

Inndale Drive

FBC Remodel

This simplistic design showcases the flatscreen television without taking all the attention. The drink ledge allows for additional seating for events and gives the space a theater feel. ©Finished Basement Company.

Tuscany

Cedro Fine Woodwork Inc

Home Automation Using Control4

Lucent Controls

Home Theatre Design Photos with a Wall-mounted TV and Beige Floor

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.