Earlier this year Ben was elected as an Associate Member of the Institute of Acoustics after completing the Diploma in Acoustics & Noise Control at the University of Derby.

“The Institute of Acoustics is the UK's professional body for those working in acoustics, noise and vibration. It was formed in 1974 from the amalgamation of the Acoustics Group of the Institute of Physics and the British Acoustical Society (a daughter society of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers). The Institute of Acoustics is a nominated body of the Engineering Council, offering registration at Chartered and Incorporated Engineer levels.

Wandering around the Star Wars world was great fun, picking out all the small interactive parts of the environment. The build quality is amazing, definitely some great ideas for future Star Wars cinemas from our visit.

Even the queue for the rides features awesome work to help suck you into the Star Wars world and looking at all the technology, doors, walls and droids really helped take out the tiredness of any wait for the rides.

At Cinema at Home, we believe that a truly immersive cinema experience starts long before the first film is played. It begins with vision, craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail — and this Northampton-based project is a perfect example.

Earlier this year, we reached a major milestone in the transformation of this private space into a luxury home cinema. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re crafting a room designed for both elegance and acoustic excellence.

Acoustic Design Meets Elegant Craftsmanship

✅ Custom-Built Front Wall for Hidden Technology

To create a sleek and cinematic aesthetic, we worked closely with our specialist carpenter to build out the front wall.

Rako Training!

We were down in Rochester training with Rako Controls Ltd on their brilliant lighting systems.

Lighting systems help give our home cinemas feeling, adding exciting and dramatic moods to the environment.

Rako lighting controls are simple to use and allow us to create amazing lighting scenes to bring the best out of home cinemas.

When it comes to building a luxury home cinema, choosing the right installer can make all the difference. At Cinema at Home, we don’t just build beautiful rooms — we build long-term relationships grounded in trust, expertise, and exceptional service.

Take it from Mike Rich, a valued client who has entrusted us with multiple home cinema projects over the last ten years

Behind the Screen: Meet the Passionate Expert Crafting Your Dream Home Cinema – Ben Hobbs

In the world of home entertainment, there's a big difference between simply setting up a room and creating a cinematic experience that truly captivates. At Cinema@Home, that difference is made clear the moment you meet Ben Hobbs – the visionary and driving force behind it all.

Ben isn’t just a technician or installer – he’s a dedicated cinema and technology enthusiast with a true passion for storytelling through film. Every project he takes on is approached with the kind of enthusiasm that only comes from someone who lives and breathes the craft.

For Ben, designing a home cinema isn’t about plugging in a projector or mounting a few speakers. It’s about engineering an immersive experience — one that pulls you into the action, stirs emotion, and redefines what watching a movie at home can feel like. Every detail, from the acoustics to the lighting to the intuitive control systems, is designed with care and creativity.

Interior Design

Interior Design & Furniture Show!

This Sunday (yesterday) we took a visit to NEC in Birmingham to take a look at The Furniture & Interior Design Show.

There were some great pieces of furniture here that would look amazing in a home cinema.

Acoustics of a home cinema are one of the most important parts of the design, here we discuss the 3D Skyline acoustic diffusor we built for the rear of a home cinema room.

Speaker Cable Thickness.

Speaker cables are used to connect an amplifier or receiver to speakers, and the thickness of the cable can have an impact on the quality of the sound that is produced.

Acoustics have been an important part of the design, it has a huge skyline wood 3D diffusor on the rear wall and quadratic diffusors on the side wall.

This home cinema is completely controlled via Control4, one button press on the Neo Remote turns it all on, sets the lighting level, chooses the right sources and HDMI channel another can shut it all down..

This Cinema is built into a shipping container building in a small tight metal space which is why the acoustics ended up being such an important part of the build.

Meet the family team bringing your dream home cinema to life — combining over 20 years of experience, technical expertise, and a shared love for creating immersive entertainment spaces.

When it comes to building a home cinema, we believe the process should be just as enjoyable as the finished room. For us, it’s not all serious — it’s about passion, creativity, and the joy of turning your vision into reality.

We’re a family-run business that loves what we do, and when you choose us, you’re not just getting a service — you’re inviting our whole team into the journey.

There’s a big difference between watching a film and truly experiencing it. A proper home cinema room doesn’t just play movies — it transports you into them. Whether you’re diving into an action-packed blockbuster, a gripping drama, or a laugh-out-loud comedy, the right setup can make every viewing extraordinary.

Explore how strategic lighting design can elevate your home cinema experience — creating the perfect mood, enhancing atmosphere, and making every movie night feel like a premiere.

When it comes to designing a home cinema, most people focus on picture quality and sound — and while those are essential, there’s another element that can make or break your experience: lighting.

It’s not simply about switching the lights off. It’s about crafting the perfect mood for your space — ensuring the room feels immersive without causing glare or distraction from the screen.

Sketchup is the 3D design software we use to help us design amazing home cinema rooms.

✅ Using Sketchup allows us to make changes to colours, textures, sizes and layouts quickly and accurately.

We start off by modelling the room in 3D in Sketchup so that we can look at how different cinema designs work within this amazing container building. These Sketchup technical drawings can then be modelled with various materials and renders taken to get a photo realistic view.

Why a Tidy AV Rack Is the Unsung Hero of Your Home Cinema Experience

When it comes to creating a premium home cinema experience, it’s easy to focus on the big-ticket items — a crystal-clear projector, surround sound speakers, plush seating. But there's a behind-the-scenes star that plays a crucial role in performance, reliability, and visual appeal: your audio-visual (AV) equipment rack.

Take a look at this recent before-and-after transformation of one of our Sanus AV racks. What might seem like a simple tidying task actually brings massive benefits to both form and function in your home cinema room.

Discover how a digital movie poster system can elevate your home cinema experience, building excitement, anticipation, and atmosphere before the film even begins.

A true cinema experience is about more than just watching a movie. It’s the feeling you get from the moment you walk through the door — the excitement of seeing the posters, the anticipation of what’s to come, and the atmosphere that sets the stage for a great night in.

Now, you can bring that same magic to your home cinema with a digital movie poster system.

The new owners of this Georgian period home were looking for an amazing room to spend great family time in.

Anthem Room Correction puts the sophistication and power of an advanced audio lab in your hands so that you can achieve perfect sound at home.

We were delighted to be involved in transforming our clients room into something that looks and sounds amazing for them.