Why Home Cinema?

Why does anyone want a home cinema?

Home cinema, when done right, can add so much to the home. A focal point that brings the family together when you’re all home, somewhere to enjoy the latest sporting spectacle with friends, or somewhere to unwind alone. By designing the room around you and what you need, not just the latest fad or technology innovation, you’ll have somewhere that will provide countless hours of enjoyment.

Home Cinema

Early stage of a home cinema build out, creating depth in the room so that we can hide any speakers. We have named this our “Room in a Room ®” solution.

These are the steps we employ when looking at any new Home Cinema project.

1) First and foremost are our clients needs. As we continually talk about, we at Living® do not subscribe to a one size fits all solution, not ever. We take the time to listen to what our clients want and need, only then look at how we can provide there perfect solution.

2) Design. Once we understand the need and purpose of the room, we will then look at the space available, what does it offer? What restrictions does it have if any. Once we take all of our measurements, we will then go about our design process, maximising everything we can within any budget constraints, providing our clients with a 3D rendering of the room and how it will look.

Home Cinema Nearing Completion

This larger cinema is nearing completion in this image, you can see the incredible lighting design incorporated into this cinema. Our design solution enables us to create the perfect room feel for you and how you want to use the space.

3) Pricing. Once the design has been agreed, we will provide a comprehensive price for the project. At Living® we provide a one-stop solution, so our pricing includes building works, waste removal, electrical works as well as the installation of the home cinema itself. We do our best to make sure that everything is included from the off, taking the time to work through each stage of the project and include any works required.

4) Installation. Once the price is agreed, we will book the works in with our teams, this usually works with a roughly 3 month lead time. Then, depending on the size of the room, the works will be completed in between 2-6 weeks. It should also be noted that at Living®, we do not use sub-contractors for the home cinema installation, this ensure we are able to keep only the most appropriately trained persons on the project, leading to an exacting attention to detail on everything from acoustic fabric treatments to the calibration and set-up of the soundstage.

5) Handover. Once completed, we will book the handover and training session. During this handover, we will demonstrate the features and performance of the room, ensuring our clients benefit and enjoy everything the room has to offer.

Home Cinema with Hidden Speakers

From the image above you can see how our teams built this wall out, now you can see the finished result, with all the speakers neatly hidden behind the fabric wall, providing a clean high end finish, without compromising on the performance.

6) Service. Once installed, our rooms run perfectly, but of course over time, firmware needs to be updated, calibration will need to be re-done, or a new piece of equipment may need to be added. With all of our systems, be it a home cinema or whole home control system, we offer 2 levels of service, Gold or Platinum, both provide peace of mind with the technology installed, and both include a yearly service. During this service our technician with check and update everything on site, making sure you have another year of trouble free enjoyment.

Home Cinema Terms to help navigate the topic:

Dolby® Atmos® - Dolby Atmos is sound processing feature. There are many configurations of speakers that can meet this standard, which one is employed on your project will depend on the size of the room as well as any potential restrictions therein, such as windows/doors, or ceiling layout. Dolby Atmos provides an amazing depth and clarity to the soundstage of whatever you are viewing, whether that be the latest blockbuster, Netflix series, or sporting event. You really have to hear it to believe it and fully understand how good it is, why not book a demo at one of our showrooms? We have Dolby Atmost demo-cinemas in Poole, Dorset, Swindon and Chelmsford, Essex.

Home Cinema Designed by Living®

The design is so important, allowing us to meet our clients expectation, including the look and feel of the finished room.

4k/5k/8k Video - Essentially all of these formats provide a superior viewing experience. The larger the screen, the more critical the higher k values are. Against popular belief, a 40” screen with 8k isn’t really a great use of budget, with marginal gains over the more conventional 4k. Once you get up into the larger screens, if budget allows, then 5/8k can be of benefit, offering greater detail and colour rendering. But, and this is a big BUT, 4k is usually ample, especially when the latest laser projection is utilised. Read the next section to discover Laser…

Laser, LED, DLP. These are all projector types. Each one offers a different feature or function. At this time, our favourite type is Laser, with projectors costing around 15k offering the performance of a 100k projector not 5 years ago. Which projector type is right for you? This will depend on the room and the budget, DLP being less expensive but not giving the same level of performance, as say laser.

It’s time to enjoy…

Sit back, relax and enjoy your new favourite room…

We are the award winning home cinema installer for Dorset and Hampshire

If you are looking for an award winning home cinema installer in Dorset and Hampshire, then look no further than us! We have a passion for all things home cinema and will work with you to create your perfect setup. We believe that everyone deserves their own private cinema experience and we will stop at nothing to ensure that you get it. Contact us today to start planning your dream home cinema!

We are the award winning home cinema installer for Dorset and Hampshire

If you are looking for an award winning home cinema installer in Dorset and Hampshire, then look no further! Living are the experts when it comes to providing custom home cinema design and installation. We have years of experience in the industry and proudly hold multiple awards for our work. So if you want a high quality, cutting edge entertainment system for your home, choose Living and give yourself the unique cinema experience.

We have been installing home cinemas for over 15 years

Over the last 15 years, we have been perfecting the art of Home Cinema Design and Installation across Dorset and Hampshire. We are proud to have gained many awards for our excellence in Home Cinema installation and Design, with our unique balance of talent set across the entire company. Home cinema is the ultimate way to bring friends and family together, all while enjoying the comforts that your own home or office has to offer.

We offer a detailed consultation process to discuss your requirements

At Living Home Home Cinema we strive to offer the most immersive home cinema experience tailored completely to our customers needs. Our detailed consultation process is a key part of this, so that you can be sure you're getting exactly what you want from Home Cinema Design and Installation across Dorset and Hampshire. We understand that everyone's requirements are unique, and so our experts will take the time to discuss each project with you directly, ensuring complete satisfaction.

Our quotation process is transparent and relaxed.

Here at Living Home Cinema Design and Installation, we take great pride in providing customers across Dorset and Hampshire with the best Home Cinema experience that they can get. That is why our Home Cinema quotation process is transparent and relaxed; so that you can make the right purchase decisions for your Home Cinema requirements, without any undue stress. We want to give you as much information as possible to make sure that your Home Cinema is designed perfectly for your situation - all without having to worry about hidden costs or fees. So relax, with Living Home Cinema Design and Installation, you're in safe hands!

We pride ourselves on our customer service and after sales support

Home cinema design and installation can be a complex process and it ought to be approached with thoughtfulness and professionalism in order to deliver the highest standard result for you the end-user. Here at Living, we pride ourselves on our Home Cinema customer service and after sales support. Our more than fifteen years of servicing customers demonstrates our unwavering dedication to providing the best possible experience for Home Cinema Design and Installation. We understand that our customers demand nothing short of perfection, which is why we take much care in our customer service and after sales support – striving to exceed expectations with each project we undertake.

Another Award for Multi-Award Winning Home Cinema experts Living Home Cinema

Home cinema experts Living Home Cinema have done it again, winning another award for their outstanding work in the field. This latest award is further proof of their commitment to providing the very best home cinema experience possible, and cements their place as one of the leading providers in the industry. If you're looking for a world-class home cinema setup, then look no further than Living Home Cinema.

Living home cinema have won another award, this time for "best home automation specialist 2023" from the Prestige Awards.

Living Home Cinema have added another incredible feather to their cap as they recently won the Prestige Award for "Best Home Automation Specialist 2023". With years of experience creating first-class home cinemas, this award highlights Living Home Cinema's expertise when it comes to automated technology. They are the go-to industry leaders for top-of-the-line installation and create comfortable and stylish luxury home cinema experiences that can differ per each homeowner's preference. Awarded well deservedly, Living Home Cinema continues to give their customers the satisfaction they need!

This is just one more award to add to their already extensive list of manufacturer, industry and professional awards.

Living Home Cinema has earned yet another award to add to their already impressive list. The multi-award winning company has been widely acclaimed in the home cinema industry, receiving manufacturer awards and professional recognitions. Their depth of knowledge and dedication to enriching their customer's home theatre experience has brought them enormous respect from a variety of sources. With this most recent honor, Living Home Cinema continues to prove themselves as leaders in the world of home cinema.

Luke Crutcher Living SD says that while they didn't get into the business for awards, it's still fun and recognition for the hard work their technicians put in.

Home automation specialists Living Home Cinema are multi-award winners in installing Home Cinemas, Lighting Design and Golf Simulators, and Luke Crutcher is the MD. According to Luke, even though Home Cinema experts didn't get into business for awards, it's nice when their hard work gets recognized. Moreover, he says it's fun for technicians to add these wins to their experiences. Home automation experts have been in this business for more than a decade now and have applied expertise from cinema installations at 5-Star Hotels to configuring the latest Home Automation systems of clients' homes with ease. Besides Home Automation, Living Home Cinema also offers Lighting Design and golf simulator products. Each award adds another feather on their cap which is a testament to their expertise in this field.

He goes on to say that they're looking forward to continuing providing their customers with high quality service and innovative solutions.

Home cinema innovation has been at the core of Home Cinema experts Living Home Cinema’s success, and this latest award solidifies their stance as one of the leading digital home cinema providers. They have always focused on bringing friends and family together through their immersive and interactive home streaming solutions, offering more than just a movie night in - it's now an experience that surpasses any offered in traditional cinemas. Their dedication to ongoing Home Cinema excellence is clear with the announcement of yet another award showing that they're dedicated to continuing providing high quality service and creative solutions for all Home Cinema customers.

It's great to see another award being won by this multi-award-winning team of specialists at Living Home Cinema. Gaining recognition in the industry and winning awards has become almost routine for them, but it just goes to show how dedicated they must be and how seriously they take their profession. They must have a very advanced knowledge when it comes to the latest home automation technology, so you know that you're in safe hands when hiring them for installation or repair services. That goes without saying why they were granted this most recent award - The Best Home Automation Specialist 2023 from the Prestige Awards! We're sure that this won't be their last award either as Luke Crutcher Living SD won't let them rest just yet, always pushing for better solutions for their customer base. So if you need advice on transforming your home into an impressive audio/visual experience, make sure to reach out to top professionals such as Living Home Cinema and get the best service available in composing your perfect home cinema atmosphere. Get in touch with the "Home Cinema Brothers" now!

Living have been installing control 4 for over a decade and are one of only a handful of Platinum Dealers

Control 4 is a home automation system that allows users to control and automate various electronic devices across their homes. Living have been installing Control 4 systems for over a decade, and are one of only a handful of Platinum Dealers in the UK. This means that we have the experience and expertise to provide our clients with the best possible service. We're celebrating this milestone by offering a special discount on all installations booked before the end of December. So if you've been thinking about automation your home, now is the time to give us a call!

Control 4 is a home automation system that allows you to control your entire home from one central location

Living are the Control 4 Installers for Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and London. Control 4 is a fantastic home automation system that allows us to take complete control of all the little comforts in our home. Imagine the convenience of being able to dim all your lights and even adjust the temperature of your house before you get home - or while you're away. Living are proud to be installers of this amazing product and we look forward to expanding our service even further across these five counties. With Control 4, you can have ultimate back-seat comfort without having to lift a finger. That's power at your fingertips!

Living has been installing and servicing Control 4 systems for over 10 years

Living has been a Control4 leader for over 10 years, successfully installing systems and providing services throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and London. Their Control 4 installers and service engineers are dedicated to providing expert support tailor-made to each customer's individual needs. From designing a Control4 system from scratch to troubleshooting any existing Control 4 systems, Living has the expertise you need for your project. With over 10 years of experience in controlling home automation excellence for all of their customers, Living is the go-to professional for Control4 solutions.

We are one of only a handful of Platinum Dealers in the UK

Are you looking for the best Control 4 home automation installers in the UK? Then you've come to the right place! We are proud to be one of the few Control 4 Platinum Dealers throughout the United Kingdom, covering Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and London. Thanks to our commitment and expertise in Control 4 home automation and installation services, we are sure that you will be able to enjoy a smarter living experience. Visit us today and discover how Control 4 has revolutionised home automation.

This means we can offer our customers the very best service and support possible

Control4 Installers for Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and London are proud to offer our customers the very best service and support possible. Through Control4 extended warranties and servicing we can ensure each customer receives the most reliable and tailored Control4 installation solution. Our unrivalled services mean that, wherever you are located in these regions, Control 4 Installers are eager to provide professional expertise and dedicated support furthering your Control 4 experience beyond expectations!

If you're thinking about automating your home, then please get in touch, we'd be happy to help!

Control 4 Home Automation Installers here at Living the Control 4 are celebrated experts in automating homes throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and London. So, if you're looking to upgrade your home with the latest tech and modernize it, then please give us a call! With Control 4 Home Automation, you can make all aspects of your home life easier and we'd be more than happy to get your automation journey started. Get in touch today with Living the Control 4 Installers!

Control 4 is a home automation system that allows you to control your entire home or office from one central location. Living has been installing and servicing Control 4 systems for over 10 years. We are one of only a handful of Platinum Dealers in the UK. This means we can offer our customers the very best service and support possible. If you're thinking about automating your home, then please get in touch, we'd be happy to help! For Control 4 Home Automation, call the Platinum Dealer experts Living Home Tech, we are family owned and have been helping clients like you since 2005!

Is this the end of commercial cinema?

One of the most stark and extreme effects seen on any industry during the recent pandemic, has been that on the Hollywood film industry. Of course every studio, whether TV, film or otherwise will have closed down and seen at least some impact, but if you’re in the business of making multi-million pound blockbuster movies destined for the local cineplex, this impact is huge. Have we seen the end of the traditional trip to the cinema?

With Universal Studios taking the plunge by streaming their ‘Trolls’ sequel direct to our homes, the genie was certainly out of the box. Even more so with the move netting them a cool £80million in the first few weeks! Universal has since released statements with a tone that suggests this could be the new way to get their content to us, rather than the traditional commercial Cinema route, this is indeed ominous news for Cine World and their like.

In tandem with this, we have seen a significant uptick in-interest for our Home Cinema service since gradually returning to work in June/July. We believe this is at least in part due to our clients deciding to invest more in their homes in-general, not just with home cinema of course, but in their gardens, living rooms, anywhere that makes our homes more comfortable to be in. We’ve all spent so much more time at home over the recent months, more than ever before in most cases, so we’ve had lots of time to make plans. We’re really excited to see so many film enthusiasts making the move, taking advantage of 4K projection, Dolby Atmos ‘3D’ surround sound and much more. Their has never been such an exciting time to operate in the Home Cinema industry, home cinema has truly come of age. What does this mean for commercial cinema? Our hope is there will be a new balance struck between streaming new releases and watching them at the local cinema complex. After all, part of the experience is the going, the grabbing of popcorn and a beer and enjoying the movie with fellow movie goers, we really are a social animal when all is said and done (where else would we go for a first date as a teenager?). So when this new balance is struck, we hope you’ll have a Living cinema in your home, it’s an investment that will keep on paying you back, day after day, year after year.

Our Home Cinema service is unique. With our design service, we are able to site a cinema experience in any space you have, without pulling your home apart in the process! Over the last 15 years we have transformed living rooms, bedrooms, garages, studios, loft spaces and garden rooms into a Home Cinema. We have packages to meet most budgets and even offer finance options to spread the cost.

It really is time to get that quality time with family and friends, in the comfort of your own home.

CEDIA Tech Council - Asks Us For Help

CEDIA our Industry Standards body, have asked one of our Directors Luke to sit on 3 of their Tech Councils. We will be advising on topics such as the latest exam requirements, website and market research. CEDIA recognising the amount of industry knowledge we have within our company, and tapping into that knowledge base to further improve our industry.

“It’s a privilege and compliment to be asked to volunteer on these Tech Council groups. Together with other market leading companies, we can further improve the CEDIA membership journey”

We are also supporting the new CEDIA strong campaign, in light of the recent struggles due to COVID19. We fully support our whole industry and together we are stronger.

#CEDIAstrong

Our Favourite Lockdown Movies!

Here we have put together some must watch movies in your Home Cinema set-up during lockdown. With the latest technologies such as 4K and Dolby Atmos, Home Cinema is now the best immersive experience on offer. Even average movie titles come to life with the right set-up! Remember streaming is not always the best option, talk to us if you want to discuss how you get your content. Stay safe

1. Joker

2. Mad Max

3. Avengers - Endgame

4. The Greatest Showman

5. Bohemian Rhapsody

6. The Lion King (2019)

7. 1917

8. Ready Player One

9. Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon

10. Gravity