Best Home Cinema Winner

Beside the Seaside

After relocating to the South Coast in semi-retirement, the homeowners finally had the opportunity to build a dedicated cinema room they had long wanted but never had space for before. Set within a rebuilt stone-clad extension beside their Victorian home, the cinema became the focal point of a larger renovation that also included a kitchen, family room, and bar area.

Cinemaworks worked closely with the homeowners from the earliest design conversations, helping translate their desire for a classic, cinema-style experience into a room that delivers impact, comfort, and long-term enjoyment. The result is a space that feels purpose-built and inviting, designed equally for film nights, music listening, and immersive sports viewing.

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Design Challenges and Smart Fixes

The room needed to feel like a traditional cinema, rather than a converted living space

Cinemaworks designed tiered seating, dark finishes, architectural lighting, and a large screen to create an authentic cinema atmosphere.

Budget limitations in a large space

The system was carefully engineered to extract maximum performance from each component without compromising the experience.

Ceiling height was reduced during construction

Seating risers and speaker placement were redesigned to preserve sightlines and maintain immersive sound.

Standout Features

Large-format Cinematic Image: A Sony projector paired with a 3.5-meter screen delivers a bright, engaging picture suited to both movies and live sport.

Immersive Surround Sound: A high-channel Dolby Atmos system surrounds both seating rows with clear dialogue, detailed effects, and powerful low-frequency impact.

Hidden Speakers and Acoustic Treatment: Fabric walls conceal speakers and acoustic materials, keeping the room visually clean while controlling reflections and sound balance.

Lighting Supports the Experience: Integrated lighting scenes guide viewers into the room, fade gently as content begins, and return softly when playback ends.

“The cinema quickly became one of the most used and most loved spaces in the home, delivering a true cinema experience tailored to how the owners actually watch films and sport.”

Best Home Cinema Winner

Beside the Seaside

Rooms included

Design Challenges and Smart Fixes

The room needed to feel like a traditional cinema, rather than a converted living space

Budget limitations in a large space

Ceiling height was reduced during construction

Standout Features

“The cinema quickly became one of the most used and most loved spaces in the home, delivering a true cinema experience tailored to how the owners actually watch films and sport.”

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