A home theatre, as the name suggests, is basically a theatre built in a home. It’s usually a separate room furnished with a comfortable sofa or with several armchairs and that also features a large screen. The idea is to try to create a real cinema experience at home, which is why this room is also known as a home cinema.A home cinema or home theater is not always a separate room. It’s basically any space that seeks to reproduce a movie theatre video and audio feeling in a private home.
Contemporary media room with black walls and red velvet sofa
This can be a backyard theatre for example or a terrace. However, it’s very common for people to transform their basements into home theatres because this is an area that usually remains unused. Moreover, it’s also a space that doesn’t usually have windows so there’s no unwanted sunlight and this makes this room perfect for watching movies.
Modern media room with a Star Wars-inspired theme
Home cinema featuring a black and red décor with patterned wallpaper
Traditional home theater with elegant leather armchairs and subtle ceiling lighting
Home theater with a dramatic décor, bold patterns and vibrant colors
Contemporary media room with a star-lit ceiling and beautiful wall sconces
Inviting media room with soft blue L-shaped sofa and comfy chairs
Large and elegant home theater with several rows of black leather chairs
Simple but luxurious home theater with star-lit ceiling and rich fabric textures
Contemporary media room featuring a minimalist brown and beige interior décor
Large and dramatic media room interior décor with rich textures and colors
Intimate home theater with earthy colors and a very interesting sofa
Bright and simple media room with a beige décor and matching armchairs
Traditional media room with padded walls and matching armchairs placed in rows
Red velvet home theater with elegant furniture and curtains
As for the furniture used, most often a home theater would include a large and comfortable sofa or bed but there’s also the option or replacing it with several cozy armchairs and to recreate this way the design of a real cinema room. But let’s take a look at a few home theater decors and analyze the examples in detail.
