Staying indoors can be difficult at the best of times. Things get even more difficult when you have to spend a prolonged period of time in your own house and social life comes to a complete halt. There are several ways in which you can keep yourself busy while isolating yourself. DIY projects are a great option that make sure several hours flyby as you are busy creating something useful and beautiful. Then there are those who can work from home and that makes things a whole lot simpler. But even if you keep yourself occupied for the better part of the day, there comes a time when you want your daily dose of entertainment. Move beyond the simple TV in the bedroom or living room and scale things up with a fabulous home theater.

Dark gray walls and couch in matching hues create a lovely contemporary home theater [From: Studio Suss]

We understand that not everyone can spare a giant room, an entire basement or a large attic for the home theater. This is why we have turned our attention towards small home theater and media room ideas; inspirations that work for us all. They are much easier to replicate than you might imagine and with all the technological advances in the last few years, connecting things and setting up a home theater is a far more hassle-free affair. From the minimal to the remarkable, this is a look at the 20 best small home theaters around –

Décor for the Small Media Room

The first thing you want to decide when you are planning for a small home theater is to decide on the size of the screen you want, its type and where it needs to be placed. For some, a large screen TV will do and for others a giant screen is the right way forward. Whether you are choosing a LED TV or a projector for your display in the home theater depends on the size of the room, budget at your disposal and what content you watch most often. Once you have the size, type and placement of the screen sorted, think of how many people will frequent the room and the type of seating it needs.

Black home theater in London with bright Togo Sofa and a projector [From: Avocado Sweets Design Studio]

Chic beach style media room decor can also be a great family room at other times

Eclectic mix of shabby chic and colorful seats for the small media room

Large sectionals are the cheapest and most space-savvy option in the home theater and if that does not do the trick for you, then stadium of theater style seating with simple cushions would suffice. Modular sofas and floor pillows can be combined in the small home theater with ease while a few cozy bean bags are great for younger audience.

Stadium style seating in the small home theater saves plenty of space [From: Photo by Pixy]

Staircase landing area turned into a smart home theater with simple white sofa

Tiny Asian style home theater in wood is both warm and unique

Lighting it Right

Lighting is important in every room of the house, but it is even more important in the home theater. You do not want to create a setting where there is any sorts of glare on the screen. Most often, homeowners tend to opt for dark walls and carpets in dark colors to fashion a monochromatic backdrop that does not create reflective light. Once the show is done and the lights are back on, it is generally sconce that give the home theater an authentic and cheerful vibe.

Modern technology allows you to create a smart home theater in the tiniest of rooms with ease [From: Surreal Systems]

Small beach style home theater with wall-mounted TV and comfortable striped chairs in white and blue

Small farmhouse home theater with walls draped in wood [From: Teakwood Builders]

Sophisticated ceiling design accentuates the dramatic appeal of this small home theater in black [From: Gonchar & Lobyntseva]

Bright red sectional maximizes sitting space in this tiny media room that is cheerful

Brightly colored walls in the small contemporary home theater with ample lighting are a rare feature

Modern industrial home theater that is draped entirely in gray [From: Dale Curtis Photography]

What Works in Your Home

The home theater can be different things in different homes. For some, it might be a home theater that is coupled with the kitchen to complete a larger social zone. In other homes the home theater can be an extension of the home bar or the gameroom and might be far more casual in its appeal. A small, dedicated home theater just for two in the attic or a separate room is great for couples who want privacy while a screen, projector and a few seats randomly thrown together in the hallway to create a functional home theater is just perfect for a large family.

Selection of comfortable seats and screen turn the small room into a gorgeous home theater

Sometimes a large niche can be turned into home theater with right lighting and decor

Use a screen to turn the breakfast bar and space next to it into a home theater [From: Thayer Street Associates]

Casual and small modern home theater with fireplace and a polished leather couch

Contemporary home theater of London home keeps its design simple and uncomplicated [From: ALL & NXTHING Interiors]

Custom home theater for two feels both stylish and spacious [ From: Tim Barber Ltd Architecture]

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A town just north of Barcelona and renowned for its old world charm and timeless buildings spread all across the beautiful town, Sant Cugat del Vallès is where you would find the gorgeous Casa EP15340 designed by Ambit. The classic home was reinvented and renovated completely to suit the more modern lifestyle of its homeowners. On the outside, the street façade still feels largely timeless with its textured walls being disturbed by only the black modern door and windows. Step inside and this blend of the old and new is continued as brick walls, wooden ceiling and other classic elements are seamlessly intertwined with polished modern finishes in white and gray.

Gray couch and cabinets in the kitchen help shape a neutral backdrop that also merges with brick walls

The single family home opens up completely towards the rear, private yard that contains a small wooden deck and a pool. With the living area, dining space and kitchen being connected with the landscape outside, the rejuvenated Spanish residence feels cheerful and bright. Natural light penetrates into the deepest parts of the house with rooms like the entry and the bathroom featuring skylights that add to the sense of openness. In every room of the house, exposed brick walls make a big difference and they have been preserved and enhanced carefully by the architects.

Classic street facade of Casa 15340 with black doors and a hint of modernity in Sant Cugat del Vallès

Skylight brings natural light into the entry in white, brick and wood

Loft level home office and reading space

Exquisite dining room filled with natural light combines contemporary design with beautiful brick walls

Bedroom on the lower level of the house connected with the rear garden

Gorgeous and private rear yard of the home with a lovely deck and small pool

Simple covering offers shade for the outdoor dining and area and the rear deck

In the bedrooms, custom designed lofts function as home offices, reading nooks and other private areas, providing more functionality in a limited area. Engaging, charming and innovative, this is a makeover that is as aesthetic as it is practical!

Fabulous reading and family room with comfy seating, brick walls and wooden ceiling

Home office of the residence with a modern workspace and beautiful brick walls

Tiny bedroom with loft level makes smart use of limited space

Turning the niche into the bedroom into a lovely home office fully of textural charm

Cork-covered walls give the home a quirky surface that is as beautiful as brick and wood walls

Corridor leading to different rooms inside the house

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A beach house is one that opens up ample avenues for relaxing and at times, stunning views that leave you awestruck. The Tamarama House in an affluent beach neighborhood of Sydney offers all that and a whole lot more thanks to its modern makeover by Decus Interiors. Originally built in the 1940’s, the apartment is now home to a Sydney-based fashion blogger and it is the sensibilities and the personal style statement of the homeowner that were largely sued to redo the interior. Every room feels sophisticated and relaxing at the same time as you see a lovely blend of modern minimalism and classic beach style.

Stunningly beautiful kitchen of the beachside Sydney home with Calacatta Marble, wood and brass finishes all around

There is a certain visual lightness and urbane elegance that you instantly notice as you step into this beautiful apartment. This was achieved by an understated theme that utilizes various materials to usher in all the necessary contrast even while keeping the backdrop as contemporary as possible. Calacatta marble countertops in the kitchen and the dining room, washed plywood cabinets and shelves and polished brass fixtures and pendants are brought together ever so seamlessly in every room to deliver an eye-catching and inviting setting.

It is the striking wall art piece and the cushions that bring color to the neutral living room

Decorating the beautiful black credenza in wood in the living room with sculptural and artistic pieces

Calacatta marble counters steal the spotlight in this polished kitchen with a lovely breakfast bar

Relaxing and stylish bedroom with curated art work and an understated visual appeal

White sheer curtains in the bedroom bring an air of delicate luxury in the posh modern bedroom in white

Décor inside the apartment is also contemporary in style with select pieces like the credenza in the living room providing darker hues. Features like the mirror pantry door and other space-savvy furniture items save space without taking away from the overall style statement. White sheer curtains and a monochromatic backdrop in the bedroom accentuate this opulent aesthetic appeal inside a home that is filled with colorful and curated wall art. [Photography: Felix Forest]

Wood and neutral color palette create a sophisticated and minimal living environment inside the Aussie home

Wood combined with Calacatta marble to shape the fab kitchen island

Closer look at the modern makeover that combines traditional arches with modernity

Finding the right kitchenware for the modern minimal kitchen with marble countertops

Washed plywood cabinets give the kitchen a cozy visual appeal

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If you love a home full of textural contrast and interesting materials that move away from the usual modern, polished surfaces, then you will adore the House Buiksloterham designed by NEXT architects in Amsterdam. The house feels a touch different even from the outside, with a perforated metal exterior that creates seamless connectivity between the interior and the exterior. On the inside metal gives way to wood, red terracotta tiles and other softer materials for a cozier, more inviting appeal. It is a wooden core that contains all the rooms inside this Dutch home spread across different levels with the terracotta-tiled walls creating the larger shell that holds it.

Stunningly beautiful Amsterdam modern home with a lovely wooden core and brick walls

Décor inside the home is simple and minimal with the walls and the backdrop stealing the spotlight. The use of perforated metal screen also allows the lighting inside to make a prominent statement even when one sees the residence from outside. The kitchen and dining area with its movable metal wall can be connected with the deck outside with ease even as the greenhouse on the top level provides a beautiful escape for the homeowners. A spiral stairway around the wooden ore connects all the four levels with the bedrooms on the third level creating a completely private space. [Photography: Ossip van Duivenbode]

Pleasing blend of warm red terracotta bricks and wood in the kitchen with a metal door that can be lifted up

Smartly designed wooden core of the house with home workspace

Terra cotta bricks and wood give the interior a unique and cozy appeal despite its modern style

Striking black, perforated corrugated sheeting shapes the exterior of the house as lighting illuminates it elegantly

Moreover, the perforations create a spectacular light show, illuminating the residence as if it were a lantern. At the spot where the kitchen is located, the skin is lifted and gives way to large windows to strengthen the relation between inside and outside.

Dark exterior of the house gives it an exceptional facade that makes visual impact

Large greenhouse on the roof of the modern Amsterdam home

Design plan of House Buiksloterham created by NEXT architects in Amsterdam

Plan of House Buiksloterham by NEXT architects in Amsterdam

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