Home Cinema Installation in London
Bespoke home cinemas, from dedicated cinema rooms to living room systems, designed and installed by founder Matt and the Octave London team.
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Octave London designs and installs bespoke home cinemas across London and Surrey, from dedicated cinema rooms to living room and media room systems. Whether you are planning a new room, upgrading an existing system or adding a screen and surround sound to a room you use every day, we handle the design, installation and set-up as one project, built around your room, your budget and the way you watch.
Picture
A projector and screen, or a large display, chosen and positioned for your room, your seating and the way you watch.
Surround sound
Speakers selected and placed for clear dialogue and sound that fills the room, from film soundtracks to live music.
Room and acoustics
The room shapes how a system sounds. We plan the layout, seating and acoustics so the equipment performs at its best.
Simple control
One remote or app to turn everything on, choose what to watch and set the volume, without a table full of controllers.
Streaming and sources
Streaming, broadcast TV, Blu-ray and gaming, all connected and ready to go.
A tidy installation
Cabling is planned and concealed, equipment is neatly housed, and the finished room looks as good as it sounds.
Seating and design
Seating chosen for comfort and sightlines, and a room designed around it. We plan the layout and finish with you before installation begins.
Calibration and aftercare
Picture and sound set up in the finished room, and support once it is up and running, whenever you have questions or need a hand.
Brands we work with
A cinema for every home
You do not need a dedicated room to enjoy a proper cinema experience. London properties come with their own challenges, and we design each cinema around the building it has to live in.
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Dedicated cinema rooms
A room designed around the cinema from the start, with the layout, seating and acoustics planned together. This gives the most immersive result.
Living rooms, media rooms and open-plan spaces
A cinema system that fits into a room you use every day. Screens that lower or hide away and speakers built into the walls or ceiling, so the space stays a lounge, kitchen-diner or playroom by day and becomes a cinema at night.
Basements, lofts and garden rooms
Basements are naturally dark and well contained for sound, and lofts and garden rooms can make excellent cinemas too. We plan for ceiling height, ventilation, insulation, cable routes and acoustic treatment.
Period homes, flats and shared walls
Older and listed properties often limit what can be changed, so we design around the building and keep the installation discreet. Where neighbours share a wall, sound control is part of the design from the start.
Why choose Octave?
Learn more about Octave London
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Over a decade of experience
Matt has been designing and installing audio visual systems for over a decade, including running the installations service at Richer Sounds London Bridge. He founded Octave London in 2016 and still leads every project personally, from the first conversation about your room through to handover.
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Designed around your room
No two rooms are the same, so we do not sell off-the-shelf packages. Whether you have a clear brief or just an idea, we work out what is possible and design the picture, sound, acoustics and control around the space you have.
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One team, start to finish
Design, installation, set-up and calibration are handled as one project by one team, and we stay on hand once you are watching. You deal with the same people throughout, so nothing gets lost between trades.
What our customers say
We’ve used them before for a TV installation and a cinema amp, and once again they exceeded expectations. The only downside to giving them this rave review is that I’m worried they’ll get so busy they’ll become impossible to book!
Highly recommended - outstanding service from start to finish.
How your cinema comes together
From the first conversation to the final handover, we keep the process clear and personal.
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Consultancy
We start with a conversation about your room, how you watch and what you want from the space, whether you have a detailed brief or just an idea.
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Design
We design a bespoke system to suit the room and the way you use it, and choose the right equipment for the job.
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Installation
Your system is installed and set up by our team, using technology chosen to stay relevant for years to come.
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Support
Once your system is up and running, we are still here if you have questions or need a hand.
Home cinema FAQs
Do I need a dedicated room for a home cinema?
No. A dedicated room gives the most immersive result, but we also design cinema systems for living rooms and media rooms. We will advise on what works best in your space.
How much does a home cinema cost?
Every project is different, so there is no standard price. The cost depends on the room, the equipment and how much of the system is built in. After an initial conversation we put together a recommendation and a quote.
Can you add a cinema to a room I already have?
Yes. We can design a system for an existing room, or work alongside your architect or builder if the room is being built or renovated.
Can you build a home cinema in a basement?
Yes, basements are often ideal. They are naturally dark and well contained for sound, which suits a cinema. We plan for ceiling height, ventilation, moisture and acoustic treatment, and work with your builder from the early stages where we can.
Can you install a cinema in a listed or period property?
Yes. We plan around the character of the property, with discreet speakers, careful cable routes and as little visible equipment as possible. For listed buildings we work within any restrictions on alterations, so it is worth talking to us early.
Will a home cinema disturb my neighbours?
It should not. In flats and terraced houses we look at sound isolation as part of the design, including acoustic treatment and speaker placement, and we will be upfront about what is realistic for your walls and floors.
Can a cinema go in a loft or garden room?
Yes. Lofts and garden rooms can make excellent cinemas, with the right planning for insulation, ventilation and power. We will advise on what the space needs before any equipment is chosen.
What equipment do you use?
We choose equipment to suit your room, budget and the way you watch, rather than pushing a single brand. We work with a range of respected manufacturers, some of which are shown on this page.
Can the cinema work with the rest of my home?
Yes. We can connect your cinema with multi-room audio, lighting and the rest of your smart home automation, so everything works together and stays simple to control.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Wimbledon and install across Surrey and London, including Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Highgate. If your project is further afield, just ask.
How do I get started?
Fill in the enquiry form below or call us on 0208 123 8880 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). We will arrange a conversation about your room and what you want from it.
Do you look after the system after installation?
Yes. Once your system is up and running, we are still here if you have questions or need a hand.
Coverage & location
Wimbledon Head Office
Our head office is in Wimbledon, South West London, close to the village, the common and good transport links into central London. It is where we plan every project, from the first design ideas through to the final handover.
Our Coverage
We offer our design and install services across London and Surrey, from Wimbledon, Kingston and Richmond to Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge and Mayfair, and north to Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Highgate.
Further afield? We travel. Please get in touch with details of your project and location and we will be in touch to discuss further.
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We offer a full consultancy service, whether you have a fully formed brief or just an idea. Tell us about your project and we'll take it from there.