Do you have big dreams of creating your very own home theater but you are limited in space? Don’t worry! With our 11 Best Small Home Theater Ideas, you can create the ultimate cinematic experience right in your own home without sacrificing too much space. Whether you’re a movie buff or just like to hosts girls nights, these ideas will help you achieve your dream of creating a home theater!
As the owner of a small home, I totally understand how much of a challenge it is to find any space to create a small home theater. However, with the right layout, sound system and small home theater decor, anything is possible!
In this blog post, we will show you small home theater ideas that you need to know about. From small home theater seating ideas to the best theater paint colors, we have the covered all of the categories so that making a movie theater in your home will be a breeze!
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Best Small Home Theater Ideas
A small home theaters cozy vibes and moody lighting make it a place that you never want to leave! From small home theater decor ideas to home theater paint colors and budget friendly ideas we are here to share the best ideas with you! Here are 11 small home theater ideas that you can copy to make your home feel like the real deal!
1. Small Home Theater Rooms Ceiling
A cute small home theater room idea is to create a ceiling that has dimension. We adore this idea for a small home theater because it turns this regular grey room into a room with design and appeal. Try these wall to ceiling beams in your theater room for the illusion of a larger room!
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2. Theater Room Seating Ideas
This cute high top table transforms this small theater into the coolest room in your house. Not only does this provide extra seating for guests, but it can also serve as an all purpose entertainment area. This is a great idea to try in your theater rooms layout!
3. Small Home Room Theater Seating Layout
Seating is everything when it comes to a small home theater. Be sure to plan your theater seats to create a layout that makes sense in your room.
We love this small home theater layout with its cozy extra large sectional and a row of leather recliners behind it. A leather recliner is ideal for a small home theater because it is easy to wipe clean and resistant to any stains or spills (there is a reason they have them in movie theaters).
Planning your small home theaters layout is crucial to the design because you don’t want the furniture to overwhelm the room. Do your measurements before hand to make sure your seating fits the room properly.
TIP: Make sure the seats are at a comfortable distance from the movie screen, nothing is worse than having to hurt your neck while watching a movie in the front row.
BEST HOME THEATER RECLINERS:
This is the perfect movie theater recliner because of its cup holders for your beverages, charging ports for your phone and even added lumbar support. This specific recliner can hold up to 400 lbs and is perfect for anyone big and tall with its wider seats.
Mainstays Home Theater Recliner: This recliner is great if you are designing a small home theater on a budget. This recliner is less than $300 and comes in both black and brown leather. The recliner also features charging ports for your phone, storage components and cup holders. We highly recommend this affordable option for your small theater!
4. Modern Home Theater Idea
This home theater idea is the perfect combination of cozy and modern. To get this look style your theater room with black and white accents. Bring in the cozy element with this fuzzy rug and some throw pillows!
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Cuddle up and get cozy in your small home theater with this very affordable fuzzy white rug! For $30 you can create a modern media room that everyone will love!
5. Small Home Theater Rooms Wall
Nothing says small home theater like dark walls! Make your home theater the ultimate movie experience by painting the walls a dark rich grey or black.
BEST HOME THEATER WALL COLORS:
- French Beret by Benjamin Moore
- Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball
- London Clay by Farrow & Ball
- Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
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6. Popcorn and a Movie
No movie is complete without a snack! Create a movie night experience your friends will remember with an epic snack bar.
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We love a cute snack bar sign that will make your guests feel welcome to grab some candy and snacks! This is guaranteed to make your home the coolest one on the block.
BEST HOME THEATER SNACKS:
- Popcorn
- Skittles
- Cookie Dough Biites
- Milk Duds
- Sour Patch Kids
- Pretzels
- Nachos
7. Home Theater Sound
The most important part of watching a movie is the sound and picture! A good sound system is crucial in making your small home theater the best experience.
BEST HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEMS:
- Bose Soundbar 900 Home Theater System with Bass Module 700 Subwoofer
The Bose soundbar 900 is ideal for a small home theater because of its wireless feature and wifi capabilities. You can never go wrong with Bose systems!
- Sonos 5.1 Home Theater Set with Beam (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), and One (Gen 2)
This Sonos home theater set is the best compact set for your home theater. With its crystal clear sound quality and small compact design, you can not go wrong with it!
- Polk Audio React Home Theater System with React Sound Bar, Wireless Subwoofer, and Wireless Surround Speakers
This theater system is by far the most affordable home surround system for just under $900. You can still get quality sound while not breaking the bank. This system is compatible with Alexa and can even be controlled through the Alexa!
8. Home Theater Lighting
Lighting is essential in creating the perfect small home theater. While watching a movie you want all of your lights off, but having very dim wall sconces on creates a path of light for guests.
We adore this classic black and gold home theater design with glamorous wall sconces. Installing wall sconces is the perfect small home theater DIY project.
Check out my easy DIY on how to hang wall sconces like a pro.
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9. Small Home Theater Decor
Decorating a small home theater can be a challenge! This small home theater decor idea is a perfect way to personalize your theater.
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To get this look hang clear frames with your favorite movie posters in them! Switch out the posters for new movies that are coming out or themed movie nights like a spooky Halloween night!
10. Small Home Theater Layout Ideas
Are you unsure where to put your small home movie theater ? Try this cute attic conversion idea! This is the perfect home theater idea for children and teens!
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To get recreate this look assemble a row of small beds with cozy pillows and throws! This idea will definitely keep the kids entertained for hours and will make your house the new hot spot for sleepovers.
11. Small Home Theater Flooring Ideas
A small home theater is the best place to use carpet. Carpet helps with echoes and can help provide an optimal sound.
It is important to sound proof your small home theater. Here are ways to soundproof your home theater.
HOW TO SOUNDPROOF YOUR HOME THEATER:
- Add extra insulation in walls
- Add a mat or rug pad
- Insulate the ceilings
TIP: Don’t forget to add black out curtains to your windows!
I hope this post gives you inspiration for your small home theater layout idea. Just because the space is small, it doesn’t mean that it can’t be cute and functional!
This post is all about the 11 best small home theater ideas to copy!
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