Cinema is an exciting art. Many fans of modern films seek to equip a cozy corner for watching movies at home. Home cinema design can be performed in various styles. But the ergonomics and functionality of the designed interior, which must be present in the design of the decoration, remain unchanged.
After acquiring equipment for watching movies on a large home screen, homeowners need to pick up and arrange a place for the future movie corner.An individual home theater interior is developed taking into account the size and location of the room:
For comfortable watching movies and creating good sound insulation for a home theater, it is better to allocate a separate room. If you do not have the opportunity to equip an independent audience in the apartment under the cinema, place the equipment in the living room or bedroom, if these rooms have an elongated rectangular shape.
It is best to decorate the room with a cloth. This material will allow you to properly reflect and absorb sound waves.
Upholstered furniture not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but also organically complements the interior with an abundance of textile decor. A good sofa with a comfortable seat will make watching a movie truly unforgettable.
Try to hide all wires and other engineering systems as much as possible so that the design of the home theater does not look clumsy and ill-conceived.
Private cinema: where to place in the house?
If you live in a cottage, you can install the equipment on the ground floor or attic. If you have a country house or cottage, you can organize a place for watching movies together on the street. An outdoor home theater has a special charm.
But the installation of equipment in these places is fraught with a number of "pitfalls" that can result in very unpleasant surprises for moviegoers:
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The arrangement of a home theater in the basement of a building often requires real mathematical calculations that specialists can do. Usually this is due to the height of the ceilings and the shape of the room, which directly affect the reverb of the sound. The thoughtless installation of speakers can completely ruin the impression of the film.
Attic
The attic with its sloping ceilings also affects the reflection of sound waves. If there are viewing windows on this floor, it is better to hang them with a thick cloth. So daylight will not interfere with enjoying the film and will not break the cozy twilight of the cinema.
Open
An open-air cinema is a purely summer residence option, because in urban conditions watching movies in the fresh air can trite the neighbors. Outside the city, when using a projector, there is also a risk of disturbing the peace of both neighbors and households.
Home Theater Design
Particular attention should be paid to furniture. Sofas or armchairs with decorative pillows on which you plan to watch a movie should not only fit into the interior, but also be as comfortable as possible.
An interesting interior solution is a floor with cascading platforms, like in a real movie theater. Such a design will allow you to place furniture in several parallel rows. Thanks to this, the front viewers will not interfere with those who are located on the sofa behind.
Carpet - the best solution for flooring. The fabric has a beneficial effect on the reverberation of sound, and the variety of colors and textures of this material allows you to embody any design sophistication.
The project of the future cinema hall design should be based on the technical characteristics of the room. This is due to the acoustics: in order to keep the sound quality at the proper level, it is necessary to think over the correct speaker layout in advance, taking into account the shape and walls of the room.
What style to choose for the room
A modern cinema, arranged right at home, most effectively looks in a style that is not burdened by a large number of details. Ideal for these purposes:
minimalism;
loft;
high tech;
lightweight variations of steam punk.
Fans of the classic direction should better leave the idea to embody this trend in the design of a home cinema.
When developing the concept of the room, it is also appropriate to provide an area for a bar and a mini-refrigerator. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic soft drinks, crispy snacks and mouth-watering canapes will become indispensable when watching a movie in a small group of friends.
The presence of a children's corner in the cinema will greatly simplify the organization of leisure activities for both kids and their parents. A special sofa for the youngest spectators, decorated with large pillows in the form of toys, will complement the stylish interior of the cinema.
Furniture
Comfortable furniture is the key to comfort and convenience of all spectators. For the arrangement of this zone, opt for wide sofas with a long seat. Such a headset allows you to enjoy your favorite reclining movies.
Due to the non-standard sizes, this interior item is best ordered in a furniture studio, whose specialists will not only design a solid wood frame, but also select the ideal upholstery for the future sofa.
Soft single seats with high armrests are suitable for those who do not tolerate violations of personal space. In front of such a chair, you can put a low bench for legs.
In front of the seats, it is advisable to place a table on low legs, so that the spectators of a cozy movie theater would be convenient to take drinks and snacks. The countertop can be made of either wood or glass or other materials. The appearance of the product depends solely on the style direction in which the cinema is decorated.
Cinema room lighting
Lighting devices in a home theater carry not only a decorative load:
Thanks to a properly designed lighting system, a person’s eyes do not strain so much while watching a movie.
Spotlights help you move around the room safely during your home session.
The degree of illumination can affect the perception of the screen image, and the directional light flux can even be reflected from the surface of the monitor, converting into glare. Therefore, the most optimal solution for home theater lighting is a hidden backlight, the rays of which are directed to the wall or ceiling. Spread the lights evenly to avoid light spots.
Lamps with a dimming function are also suitable to recreate the cozy atmosphere of the cinema. Their soft muted glow is ideal for background lighting in a room in which all attention should be focused on the screen.
Soundproofing a movie theater in an apartment
Sound absorption and sound insulation in the room where the home theater is located remain the main "headache" for all owners of apartment cinema halls. This is due to the fact that most of the ways to keep sound waves in a particular room are implemented exclusively at the stage of overhaul. For example, floating floors significantly reduce the noise level in a room a floor below.
However, there are a number of tricks that are aimed at improving sound insulation. But they are also aimed at isolating high and medium frequencies. To absorb low-frequency frequencies, you will have to significantly thicken the walls with a brick superstructure.
When designing a room that will serve as a cinema, it is worth gluing walls and ceilings with special acoustic fabric, which is sold in rolls.
The doorway is the main focus of sound propagation. To maximize protection of neighboring rooms from noise, install a heavy massive door leaf with a threshold and a seal on the narthex.
To increase the sound insulation of the room, during the session, close the windows and doors with blackout curtains.
Having your own home theater is the dream of any cinema fan. The proper arrangement of the premises is closely intertwined with the design, so it is better to think through every detail of the future cinema hall in advance and before overhaul. But any difficulties are worth being able to enjoy your beloved ribbons at any time of the day at home. After all, time spent in a circle of loved ones will always remain in your heart.
Cinema is an exciting art. Many fans of modern films seek to equip a cozy corner for watching movies at home. Home cinema design can be performed in various styles. But the ergonomics and functionality of the designed interior, which must be present in the design of the decoration, remain unchanged.
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Features of home theater
After acquiring equipment for watching movies on a large home screen, homeowners need to pick up and arrange a place for the future movie corner.An individual home theater interior is developed taking into account the size and location of the room:
Private cinema: where to place in the house?
If you live in a cottage, you can install the equipment on the ground floor or attic. If you have a country house or cottage, you can organize a place for watching movies together on the street. An outdoor home theater has a special charm.
But the installation of equipment in these places is fraught with a number of "pitfalls" that can result in very unpleasant surprises for moviegoers:
Home Theater Design
Particular attention should be paid to furniture. Sofas or armchairs with decorative pillows on which you plan to watch a movie should not only fit into the interior, but also be as comfortable as possible.
An interesting interior solution is a floor with cascading platforms, like in a real movie theater. Such a design will allow you to place furniture in several parallel rows. Thanks to this, the front viewers will not interfere with those who are located on the sofa behind.
Carpet - the best solution for flooring. The fabric has a beneficial effect on the reverberation of sound, and the variety of colors and textures of this material allows you to embody any design sophistication.
What style to choose for the room
A modern cinema, arranged right at home, most effectively looks in a style that is not burdened by a large number of details. Ideal for these purposes:
Fans of the classic direction should better leave the idea to embody this trend in the design of a home cinema.
When developing the concept of the room, it is also appropriate to provide an area for a bar and a mini-refrigerator. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic soft drinks, crispy snacks and mouth-watering canapes will become indispensable when watching a movie in a small group of friends.
The presence of a children's corner in the cinema will greatly simplify the organization of leisure activities for both kids and their parents. A special sofa for the youngest spectators, decorated with large pillows in the form of toys, will complement the stylish interior of the cinema.
Furniture
Comfortable furniture is the key to comfort and convenience of all spectators. For the arrangement of this zone, opt for wide sofas with a long seat. Such a headset allows you to enjoy your favorite reclining movies.
Soft single seats with high armrests are suitable for those who do not tolerate violations of personal space. In front of such a chair, you can put a low bench for legs.
In front of the seats, it is advisable to place a table on low legs, so that the spectators of a cozy movie theater would be convenient to take drinks and snacks. The countertop can be made of either wood or glass or other materials. The appearance of the product depends solely on the style direction in which the cinema is decorated.
Cinema room lighting
Lighting devices in a home theater carry not only a decorative load:
The degree of illumination can affect the perception of the screen image, and the directional light flux can even be reflected from the surface of the monitor, converting into glare. Therefore, the most optimal solution for home theater lighting is a hidden backlight, the rays of which are directed to the wall or ceiling. Spread the lights evenly to avoid light spots.
Lamps with a dimming function are also suitable to recreate the cozy atmosphere of the cinema. Their soft muted glow is ideal for background lighting in a room in which all attention should be focused on the screen.
Soundproofing a movie theater in an apartment
Sound absorption and sound insulation in the room where the home theater is located remain the main "headache" for all owners of apartment cinema halls. This is due to the fact that most of the ways to keep sound waves in a particular room are implemented exclusively at the stage of overhaul. For example, floating floors significantly reduce the noise level in a room a floor below.
However, there are a number of tricks that are aimed at improving sound insulation. But they are also aimed at isolating high and medium frequencies. To absorb low-frequency frequencies, you will have to significantly thicken the walls with a brick superstructure.
When designing a room that will serve as a cinema, it is worth gluing walls and ceilings with special acoustic fabric, which is sold in rolls.
To increase the sound insulation of the room, during the session, close the windows and doors with blackout curtains.
Having your own home theater is the dream of any cinema fan. The proper arrangement of the premises is closely intertwined with the design, so it is better to think through every detail of the future cinema hall in advance and before overhaul. But any difficulties are worth being able to enjoy your beloved ribbons at any time of the day at home. After all, time spent in a circle of loved ones will always remain in your heart.