Every custom home needs a space that is as unique to its design as much as to the family that calls it home. This multimedia room includes a traditional home theatre with recessed seating as well as a golf simulator—providing a dual purpose. The multimedia room is intentionally located in the home where the sound is muffled to the remainder of the house when in use. The room is finished out in 7.2 surround sound with Sonance speakers and state of the art Sony amplifier and projector. The Screen Innovations Black Diamond screen with a cinema quality projector and high-speed camera is remotely controlled using a Control4 system loaded IPad. All the lights are wirelessly controlled, and the shades and blinds are motorized and programed to open and close at a designated time or can be commanded to open via Alexa. Merchandised with beige leather recliners and blue patterned carpet, this space uses shades of blue to create an ideal place for family movie nights, entertaining or rounds of indoor golf on rainy afternoons.

Colorado Inspired Contemporary Home

Travis Miller Homes

Art Deco Style Home Theater

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Custom home theater, Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL by Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling

Bellaire 2- Family Room

BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc

Movie Poster Murals.

Golf simulator and bar area in basement of mountain home.

Greenbrook Design Center

Dura Supreme Cabinetry Golf Simulator in basement bar area. Dual purpose for storage and seating.

Cape Cod Cinematheque

Audio Video Design

This spectacular home theater features a 149" Stewart FilmScreen UltraMatte 130 Microperf fixed screen. Three rows of deluxe leather seating is by Cinematech. The lighting is particularly cool: 13 wash downlights, fiber optic ceiling lights with dimming, Soffit RGB LED lighting with dimming, step LEDs with dimming, and Column LEDs with dimming, operated through the Control4 Lighting Control system. JBL speakers provide surround sound as well as front speakers but the acoustic panels keep most of the equipment out of sight. Greg Premru Photography

Tempewick Home Theater

Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.

A transitional home theater with a rustic feeling.. combination of stone, wood, ceramic flooring, upholstered padded walls for acoustics, state of the art sound, The custom theater was designed with stone pilasters with lighting and contrasted by wood. The reclaimed wood bar doors are an outstanding focal feature and a surprise as one enters a lounge area witha custom built in display for wines and serving area that leads to the striking theater with bar top seating behind plush recliners and wine and beverage service area.. A true entertainment room for modern day family. Photograph by Wing Wong of Memories TTL

Serenity

Sun West Custom Homes LLC

Modern theater room with seating up to 10.

Hollywood South

Pineapple House Interior Design

The screening room has chaise lounges, reclining theater chairs and grasscloth walls, which help absorb sound. There is a refreshment area along its back wall, directly behind the room's backlit onyx bar. The bar offers places to sit while drinking and dining.

Waterstone Loop

Orlando Interior Photography

Russell Hart - Orlando Interior Photography

Custom Home Theaters

Atlanta Entertainment Systems

Basement Home Theater TV Wall

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company

Transitional Home Theater

"The Stone Haven" 2015 Salt Lake Parade of Homes, by Tree Haven Homes

TYM Smart Homes & Home Theaters

Custom home theater with Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 3D surround sound, Paradigm CI Elite speakers, Sony 4K Ultra HD projector, and 130" acoustically transparent screen. 1,000 twinkling stars were made from 5 miles of fiber optics, hand-placed into the ceiling plaster work.

Home Theater & Rec Room Addition

Soda Mountain Construction

Fun For the Whole Family

Integrated Smart Technologies, Inc.

Entertain McLean

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Danielle Frye

Hunters Grove

Charles Martin Custom Homes

Wade Blissard

Large and Small Home Theatre Design Photos

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.