With High-Quality Installation overcrowded with teenagers and new releases ‘out on Blu-ray almost as soon as they leave the big screen, home entertainment systems are more popular than ever. And thanks to advances in technology, creating a superlative picture palace is now surprisingly affordable.

One such eye-catching media room was carved from the cellar of this London townhouse by professional installers Finite Solutions. The end result is a cinema that is equal parts eye-catching and genuinely jaw-dropping to experience. ‘It can effortlessly handle anything you put through it, from action movies to delicate classical music,’ says owner James Cotton.

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The key to this impressive setup is a bespoke cinema room build that has been designed and engineered for acoustics. This is vital to ensure that sound does not reverberate around the space or escape outside, potentially disturbing neighbours. To help this, a double layer of acoustic plasterboard (try Gyproc SoundBloc) with green glue sandwiched between is used, which absorbs the sound waves and converts them to heat.

Adding to this acoustic treatment are SoundSuede acoustic fabric-wrapped panels in Boysenberry that were installed intermittently along the walls to absorb the sound and improve the intelligibility of film audio. The system also includes a JVC projector and a Screen Research screen. A Control 4 and Lutron Grafik Eye QS integrated lighting array is used, with the ‘Movie Mode’ preset controlling the lights to dim and lower blinds when it’s movie time.

A bespoke orangery is an impressive addition to any property. It is not a cheap building project, but it will add value to the home and last for many years. Choosing the right company to design and build an orangery is crucial. Using a specialist supplier will ensure that the finished structure is aesthetically pleasing from the inside out and that the design is sympathetic to existing architecture. It is also worth considering that you will have a single point of contact for guarantees and warranty claims post completion.

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A well-designed bespoke orangery will offer the perfect venue for relaxing, entertaining or cultivating exotic plants. It will also serve as a separate arena for activities such as painting or reading, which may not be suitable for your main living areas. This will help maintain a work life balance and allow for your leisure pursuits to be kept separate from the main activity areas of your house.

Bespoke orangeries can be designed in a wide range of styles, so they can perfectly complement any property, from period to modern. They can be created in a variety of materials too, from traditional hardwood to energy efficient aluminium or low maintenance uPVC.

The majority of orangery designs will feature a brick surround and either a solid perimeter roof or glazed lantern. The solid roof area can be clad in a variety of finishes to match your existing house and a choice of windows and doors will be available too. These can be French doors, bifold doors or a combination of both.