Watching movies in your living room on a small TV doesn’t really have the awestruck effect a movie theatre has traditionally provided us. And if you are anything like most movie buffs, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to guess the traditional living room setup isn’t cutting it anymore. Meanwhile, a new home interior design trend is taking over. This solves this issue by fabricating a theatre-like atmosphere inside the home. Some design ideas go as far as integrating soundproof walls and a full-fledged projector to mimic a movie theatre. So, if you are one of those people and are planning to establish a media room in your own home. Lucky for you, this blog will walk you through our top picks for media room design ideas to take your entertainment experience to the next level.
1. Attic Media Room
Kickstarting this list, the first design idea is the perfect example of making the most out of your available space. Though almost no Indian homes have attics, the thing to focus on is how the space is utilised. The choice of furniture and layout makes the space appear bigger than it really is. It’s this design principle anyone can adopt if you don’t have a lot of space for a media room.
Besides space, the room also makes efficient use of lighting. As you can guess, a media room requires a special lighting solution, unlike other rooms of the home. Running along the walls of the room, cove lighting illuminates the space enough to figure out what is where, while adding an essence of beauty to the room. When it comes to the design, the room is on the minimal side of things.
However, there are several hints of design elements which help the space stand out. The first one is the screen itself. A wooden partition wall, featuring the projector screen and black fluted wooden rafters with a cut-out in the middle for projection. This is accompanied by wooden profiles on the edges of the partition and a wooden console table mounted on the wall. Moreover, the room features a low-profile upholstered L-Shaped sofa and a wooden coffee table over an upholstered bench.
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2. Narrow Basement Media Room
While Indian homes might not have attics, they do have basements or storage rooms. This media room design idea best portrays how anyone can turn that storage space into their personal movie theatre. The layout of the room is quite simple – an elevated platform with upholstered sofas and a side table. Followed by a sofa and a large projector screen on the wall beyond.
However, what gives this room a luxurious touch is the colour palette. And also the various premium textures on the furniture, walls and other textiles. For instance, the velour carpeted floor, velvet upholstered sofas and the plush ceiling curtains covering the walls of the room. Meanwhile, the colour palette encompasses blue, black and grey which are known for establishing a bold aesthetic. This is accompanied by cove lighting along the false ceiling.
The space quite accurately mimics a traditional movie theatre, with curtains on both opposing side walls, a large projector screen and elevated seating. But, the bar counter on the left wall turns it into a personal and luxurious setting. The bar counter has blue marble racks and a countertop, featuring bottles of alcohol.
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3. Lavish Bold Media Room
If ornate patterns and golden motifs are more your thing, this neo-classical-themed media room should match your expectations. Surrounded by green walls ornate with gold beadings, the room reminds us of a palace where royalty might hold banquets for entertainment. Whether it’s the soft velvety carpet or the live edge wood coffee table, wealth and opulence exude from each and every corner of the room.
Furthermore, the design of the room goes as far as to include a fireplace, which adds to the traditional vibe. The same is further elevated by scones lights used extensively on the walls. However, the key design element which helps the room stand out is the golden false ceiling. Embellished with ornate floral patterns, the ceiling tiles almost overwhelm the space but are held back by the absence of lighting.
Coming to the layout, the room has a grey L-Shaped sofa and coffee table in the middle. The room also has a bar table and stools behind the sofa. Facing all this, the projector screen is mounted on the wall along with a sound bar under it. Finally, the room feels like a cosy and elegant corner of the home, where you would want to spend as much time as possible.
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4. Neo-Classical Media Room
If ornate patterns and golden motifs are more your thing, this neo-classical-themed media room should match your expectations. Surrounded by green walls ornate with gold beadings, the room reminds us of a palace where royalty might hold banquets for entertainment. Whether it’s the soft velvety carpet or the live edge wood coffee table, wealth and opulence exude from each and every corner of the room.
Furthermore, the design of the room goes as far as to include a fireplace, which adds to the traditional vibe. The same is further elevated by scones lights used extensively on the walls. However, the key design element which helps the room stand out is the golden false ceiling. Embellished with ornate floral patterns, the ceiling tiles almost overwhelm the space but are held back by the absence of lighting.
Coming to the layout, the room has a grey L-Shaped sofa and coffee table in the middle. The room also has a bar table and stools behind the sofa. Facing all this, the projector screen is mounted on the wall along with a sound bar under it. Finally, the room feels like a cosy and elegant corner of the home, where you would want to spend as much time as possible.
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5. Lounging Media Room
Stocked with modern aesthetics and a bright airy vibe, this media room is the perfect destination for your weekends. Right at the outset, the orange wicker panels over a black & grey backdrop, permeated throughout the walls and the floor of the room really make the room pop. The space feels futuristic and youthful, primarily this is because of the colour palette but something tells us, the relaxed furniture also has something to do with it.
The floor is layered with hardwood panels and orange jute carpets, with several platforms layered over each other. And as per the furniture, the room has four leather recliners at the back, on the topmost platform. Along with custom-made lounging sofas, so you can lounge around as much as possible.
Primarily, the room is illuminated via recessed lights on the ceiling, however, the room also has accent lights integrated into the previously stated wicker panels on the walls. Coming to the projector screen, a black screen is mounted to the grey wall and has a floating orange console table under it.
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Chances are you will come across a plethora of media room design ideas on the internet. But it’s vital, you should consider the available space and budget before settling on anything. If you need any further help with your media room, reach out to us for a design consultation.
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