# Luxury Home Theaters IMAX is Offering to Build Private Luxury Theaters for Homes By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-theaters References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/home_improvement/tired-of-big-tvs-pay-imax-400k-for-your-own-private-theater.php) & [popularmechanics](http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/design/a21596/imax-home-theaters-offer-imax-your-home/) These IMAX home theaters combine the current popularity of at-home viewing with the once-common practice of attending a move theater. The cinematic experience has been decreasing in popularity thanks to a multitude of at-home streaming services that make movie-watching at home much more convenient. For people who have between $400K and $1 million to spare, IMAX is bringing the cinematic experience to homes. The company is designing home theaters that can seat 18-49 people, have 2D and 3D projectors, an IMAX sound system and large screens that vary in size depending on the room. Despite the substantial cost, this home movie theater is a miniature version of the real thing and would be excellent for nostalgia-loving people who can look past the price tag for their own personal movie theater. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **At-home Viewing:** The convenience of at-home streaming services has disrupted the traditional cinematic experience, leading to an increased demand for luxury home theaters. - **Customizable Cinematic Experience:** Luxury home theaters offer the opportunity to create a personalized cinematic experience with features like 2D and 3D projectors, IMAX sound systems, and large screens. - **Nostalgia-driven Luxury:** The allure of nostalgia combined with the exclusivity of luxury home theaters presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the high-end market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from the demand for high-quality home theater systems and innovative audiovisual solutions. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore partnerships with luxury home theater providers to enhance the at-home cinematic experience. - **Interior Design:** The luxury interior design industry can tap into the demand for customized home theater spaces that complement the overall aesthetic of high-end homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinema-Grade Projector Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionmaser-max.md) - [Opulent All-in-One Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awol-theater-3500x.md) - [Landscape Seating Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-visiona.md) - [Cinematic Triple-Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valerion-visionmaster-max.md) - [Cinema-Grade Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-theatre.md) - [Tiltable Entertainment Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangbei-mp1-max.md) - [Contemporary Home Theatre Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lamp.md) - [Revolutionary Long-Throw Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longthrow-projector.md) - [Crystal-Clear 4K Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalclear-4k-laser-projector.md)