Home Theatre Design

‘Taking it to a Different Level’ – Sound & Image Magazine

‘Taking it to a Different Level’ – Sound & Image Magazine

You might call it a home cinema, you might call it a media room – it’s certainly a unique space, combining two projection systems on the one screen – and a successful one. But the project, part of a larger home renovation, was not without its challenges. “The primary goal was the cinema,” the owner tells Sound+Image. “I wanted a great cinema experience from the projector and the screen, and obviously on the audio side of things as well. But a secondary benefit was what I call an ‘art wall’ – something I thought would really enhance the space, if it was technically possible.”

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Uptown Cinema

Uptown Cinema

A modern and sleek approach to cinema design, the ‘Uptown Cinema’ features lush textiles, timbers and metal detailing. The hardened materials like stone and timber are softened by the soft textiles such as the silk carpet and lush curtains, creating a balanced space. The width of the room is accentuated by the wall-to-wall panels at the rear of the room, with subtle metal detailing in the recessed between panels. The space also includes a small bar with backlit onyx bringing in warmth and colour to the room.

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Matrix Cinema

Matrix Cinema

Inspired by various Sci-Fi films this space transports you into a new world. Starting with the bar space, the user is met with a custom wall inspired by the film ‘The Cube’ and a stainless steel bar space. The intricate circuit board design is backed with LED lighting that gradually cycles through colours over time, almost unnoticeably, creating a unique experience for each individual user. The cinema space heavily inspired by the film ‘The Matrix’ features acoustic panels printed with the digital rain seen in the film. Lighting plays a large part in creating this space, and through various techniques makes this cinema a masterpiece.

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First Light

First Light

As this cinema inhabits such a small space, this design is well curated and utilises every inch of this cinema room to make it the best functioning space possible. With the inclusion of a bench with seating, floor space for beanbags and removable arms on the cinema seats this room that seems to only seat 4, can seat up to 12 people. The use of horizontal lines in the acoustic fabric panels and the lighting assist in elongating the room and guiding the user’s eye to the screen.

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The Illuminati

The Illuminati

Being a dark and moody space, this cinema displays the ideal cinematic ambience. Filled with fine details, the cinema is polished and sophisticated. The use of dark textiles is softened significantly when paired with the natural timbers with elegant detailing. The ceiling lighting panels are an interesting approach to resolving lighting in the cinema space, allowing for an overall glow within the room as opposed to directional light. The antechamber compliments the cinema space flawlessly, connecting the rooms through the same fine detailing within the timber work.

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Crown Jewel

Crown Jewel

Warm and earthy tones make this space the pinnacle of comfort. Making sure to create a connection between the existing home and the cinema space, materials that were used in the rest of the home were incorporated into this design. Specifically, the rough sawn cedar ceiling was brought in to contrast the timber veneer used on the walls. In doing this, the textural differences create balance, allowing the material palette to become a perfect balance between smooth and rough.

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