Design Inspiration:Home Cinema Rooms

There is nothing more comfortable than spending the evening relaxing in your own home cinema watching your favourite film! Most people will have a vision of what the perfect cinema room would be, but what this looks like is different for everyone. You will have to consider everything from décor to lighting, as well as the pieces of furniture that you will need. Here is our guide to creating the perfect home cinema design.

1. Setup

The first thing to consider is where you intend to put your home cinema. Smaller rooms away from high traffic areas, and with little to no natural light, lend themselves perfectly to home cinema design. Smaller spaces with low ceilings are better for acoustics, while natural light can hinder the home cinema experience. Keep in mind that carpeted floors and textile/padded walls will help absorb sound better than wood or tiles, creating improved sound quality. Make sure you have an electrician on hand throughout the project so you can consult them on the right placement and installation of screens, speakers, and other electrical equipment. Finally, use dark and moody tones to decorate your cinema room to keep the light levels low.

2. Lighting

Bright, glaring lights are the enemy of home cinemas, and should be avoided. Instead, choose ambient lighting that is ultra-soft and relaxing. Short table lamps and LED lighting are two options that can improve the atmosphere, but make sure these fit in with your overall décor. Choose window shades made of a heavy material like wool or linen that can direct sunlight downwards. In addition, avoid chrome or brass lamp stands as these tend to pick up light and bounce them around the room, creating a distraction.

3. Comfort

The next thing to look at for your home cinema setup is your seating. Whatever seating or sofa choice you prefer, choose one that offers you the full comfort of cinema seating. Your seating should give you enough depth to stretch out, offer plenty of room, and enough comfort to relax through an entire movie. An L-shaped or corner sofa is great for multiple people to fit around a screen. You can even consider ottomans, pouffes, cushions and blankets for extra touches of luxury.

4. Décor

Finally, your home cinema setup can be further enhanced with some glamorous décor. Perhaps some nods to Hollywood and the age of the silver screen, such as velvet upholstery or an Art Deco style drinks cart. Sculptures and artwork depicting the likes of Chaplin, Bogart, Hepburn, and other legends of the Golden Age of Hollywood would also complement your room nicely. These touches can add some classic flair to your home cinema environment and get your guests talking the next time they visit.

Create Your Perfect Space with Manor Design

Here at Manor Design, we have over 70 years of combined experience creating a wide range of luxury designs. To find out more about how we can create your own bespoke media unit, speak with our expert team today.

Making Houzz A Home

CNN called Houzz ‘The Wikipedia of interior and exterior design sites’ – and last year it won Best App at Google’s first Play Awards. That’s why we’re so happy to have been featured on the front page of the site again – this time for our children’s bunk bed design – which includes its very own safe staircase.

We have had a great history with Houzz – winning Best of Houzz awards for the last three years running, as well as a Houzz service award. We have had more than 10,000 people save our projects for information on the service, and we have had official recognition of being recommended and trusted by the Houzz community.

Transitional kids design by Essex Manor Design

Many of the members of the community have been interested in this bed design – and have asked questions about it. Firstly, people asked about the ceiling height in the room. The bunk bed wasn’t a standard bed – it was built for the room. All of our builds are tailor made to fit your exact specifications and needs. Even though the bed was built in a standard room – it could have been made to fit any space.

Contemporary spaces design by Essex Manor Design

People also wanted to know how long it took to make. The whole project took between 6-8 weeks from the payment of the deposit. That includes a site visit, full computer aided design and consultation before we start sourcing the very best quality materials in order to make exactly the bed (or any other piece of furniture) that you want – and that will last.

There were those that loved the colour of the bed – but also those who weren’t a big fan. We can make the colour of the bed anything that you like. We can also change the type of wood or material based on what you want. As well as making bespoke furniture, Manor Design also does interior design. We can put in a piece of furniture to match your existing decor and colour scheme – or revamp your entire room.

Contemporary kids design by Essex Manor Design

Although you couldn’t see from the angle that the picture was taken from in the Houzz article, the headboards of the single beds also had bookshelves built in – and the bed was attached to a bespoke wardrobe which also provided an elegant storage solution for the room. We also made a custom five part toy box and wallpapered one wall of the room with beetle wallpaper – based on what the children in that room really loved.

Contemporary kids design by Essex Manor Design

Although you couldn’t see from the angle that the picture was taken from in the Houzz article, the headboards of the single beds also had bookshelves built in – and the bed was attached to a bespoke wardrobe which also provided an elegant storage solution for the room. We also made a custom five part toy box and wallpapered one wall of the room with beetle wallpaper – based on what the children in that room really loved.