Houses with a movie theater


Homes with a Movie Theater

Whether you’re a film buff, aspiring director, or just want a place to spend time with the family, you need to check out these homes with a movie theater. Having a movie theater or media room isn’t just for luxurious estates. In fact, we have tons of house plans that are ready and waiting for your unique finishing ideas. Don’t believe us? Just check out our thousands of ready-to-build dream homes. No matter the size, style, or budget you have in mind, we have tons of designs for your consideration!

House Plan 6057
4,106 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 3.1 Bathrooms
Upstairs Media Room with a Wet Bar

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When it comes to having a theater in your house, most people see dollar signs. Well, we’re here to dispel the myth that home theaters are inherently cost prohibitive. Let’s walk through a few plans which come with their own home theaters. Then we can explore some tips for adding one to your house, no matter its size.

Luxurious Inspiration

Let’s face it?everyone imagines owning their own estate brimming with high-end features and finishes. One of the great things about our homes is that we can take luxury and incorporate it into all sorts of diverse designs. Regardless of your budget, you can get a stunning, high-quality home! So, even if you can’t afford a mansion, there is some value in exploring these plans. Take note of each feature that appeals to you, record a wish list, and rank things by priority. Then you can use our Advanced Home Search function to filter plans down to their finest details!

House Plan 8782
15,658 Square Feet, 6 Bedrooms, 7. 1 Bathrooms
First-Floor Movie Theater with Nearby Café

THD-8782 (above) is a great example. This elegant European-inspired design is full of jaw-dropping spaces. While you could spend all day marveling at this home, we want to draw your attention to its movie room. Notice how it is spacious enough for the seating of your choice and how it is tucked away from the main living areas. This will help keep traveling sound to a minimum, which is especially useful if you have guests over and want to keep the kids occupied with a movie.

Homes with a Movie Theater Are Multifunctional

One of the biggest things preventing homeowners from choosing homes with a movie theater is their fear of limited space. Sometimes it can feel as though you don’t have enough room to add extra features like this. That’s where we come in, because we are experts at increasing multifunctionality so you can get more use out of any space.

House Plan 4217
3,162 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 4.1 Bathrooms
Basement-Level Media/Recreation Area

THD-4217 (above) shows how you can incorporate a theater space into a home with an average footprint. If you are worried about dedicating that much space to a single use, don’t worry. You don’t need to watch a movie or TV every day to make it worth the money! Consider flexible seating options such as a sleeper sofa or L-shaped couch with an ottoman that can help turn the space into a convenient guest suite or sleepover room for the kids and their friends. You might also want to add easily collapsible activities like a ping pong table so you can enjoy other things when the screens are off!

Get the Most Out of Your Bonus Room

If your dream home plan doesn’t come with a dedicated movie theater room, no worries! This is common and it’s easier than you might think to add one. There’s no need to shell out tons of money either! Just choose the best bonus room design for your needs.

A lot of our home plans have bonus rooms and we have tons to choose from whether you need something big or small. Homes with bonus rooms offer the best of both worlds?you can have your movie theater and whatever else you want.

House Plan 9107
2,140 Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms, 3.0 Bathrooms
Upstairs Bonus Level w/ Recreation Room and Tons of Storage

THD-9107 (above) is a very popular home. And as a member of our exclusive America’s Choice Home Plans collection, you won’t find it anywhere else. Make sure not to overlook its bonus room, the reason why we’ve included it on this list of homes with a movie theater. You could do so many things in this space! With a bonus area that has storage or built-in cabinets, you can easily tuck away all the unsightly cords and equipment that a home theater requires.

Homes with a movie theater are great for so many reasons. Whether you have a gamer in the family or you want a space to relax with a bowl of popcorn and a warm blanket, everyone will love this space. We hope we’ve given you some inspiration for your next home build. Let us know how we can help make your dream design a reality!

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Building a home movie theater room can often be the true endpoint of home remodeling. Once you have concluded the utilitarian work of fixing windows and installing floors, it's time to turn your attention on more critical matters: your entertainment needs.

A home movie room is not a sofa and a screen in a room. If you want to do this right, you'll want to meet some bare minimums, like controlling outside light and casting a large enough picture. Follow these tips for creating a movie room in your home.

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