A three-storey install including a cinema and swimming pool? Time to dive in...

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Check out this loft conversion that’s turned an unused space into a stylish home cinema

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Space invaders: Is

your attic collecting dust

and junk? Maybe its time to convert it to

your very own home theatre

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A professional home cinema install can be tailor-made to suit your needs – we look at seven different approaches you might want to consider

Get the retro feel! A home cinema doesn’t have to look techie

Get in the zone!

Be discreet!

You’ll never get a better chance to

relive your childhood

The main cinema room features HD projection

Eight zones are controlled from the kit rack

Wall-mounted flatscreenswere chosen instead

of a projector

Hide your cables!

Use that dead space!

Even the children’s playroom has a

bigscreen TV

Speakers and cables are hidden out of sight

Proof that your cupboard can be used for more than just storage

All the kit is stored in a purpose-built cabinet

Consider all your sources!

Don’t forget the chairs!

The owner can work out and watch hi-def movies

at the same time

Gaming is better on a

bigscreen, too

The custom-designed cabinet under the screen has in-built fans to keep

the AV kit cool

You’ll spend a lot of time in your cinema,

so make sure the seats are comfy!

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T Is this the ultimate hi-def home cinema? We take a closer look...

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We check out a home theatre where AV collides with PCs and gaming

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Ace of bass: ‘The two RELs (left) are great

– you get continuous and

long-lasting LFE... I’d never

go back to a single sub’,

maintains the owner of this

installation

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Style council

Have a look at this Man From Auntie’s understated home cinema

5.1 HD home cinema system

Upgrade: The projector

is a serious upgrade from

the model Garry had originally

considered. Asked if he spent more

than he planned

Richardson says, ‘Yes, but I’m glad I did.

It’s a huge improvement’

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