Home Theater Decorating Ideas

Are you looking for home theater decorating ideas? Home theatres are becoming a reality for many families today. Whether you have an extra room on the main floor or have remodeled your basement to accommodate a home theatre, many people are opting to watch movies at home rather than going out to the movie theatres. Decorating a home theatre can be a lot of fun and the result is a comfortable and relaxing space to enjoy great movies with family and friends.

Once you’ve decided on the space you’re using and you have your television and speakers (with surround sound of course) in place, decide on a theme. Home theatre decorating themes could include a coffee house theme, movie set theme, concession stand theme, and many others. The décor could be as simple as putting up a few movie posters on the wall. Or, you can get creative!

Home theatre decorating ideas should all focus on making the space comfortable, fun, and conducive to watching and enjoying movies. Comfortable seating is a must. The proper lighting is key. A dimmer switch on lights in this area is an inexpensive feature that will allow you to use the space for much more than just movie nights. When the lights are up completely, the area is ideal for reading and relaxing.

Paint your walls and ceiling a neutral color if you plan to use the space for anything other than a theatre. Otherwise, if your home theatre is a room used only for that purpose, you might consider painting the walls and ceiling all black to mimic a real theatre.

When deciding on home theater decorating ideas, the style of seating you choose will depend on your budget. Couches and chairs are ideal for a home theatre, but large floor pillows, throw pillows, blankets, and beanbags work equally well. Find movie-themed fabric and create your very own customized pillows and blankets in no time. Consider “framing” your television in red velvet or black drapes to create a movie screen effect. If you have windows in your home theatre space, you can easily sew window fashions to cover those windows. Mini blinds are also an inexpensive way to block unwanted light.

Movie posters in inexpensive poster frames make great wall art for your home theatre. Many craft stores and hobby stores now offer fantastic three-dimensional wall art for movie themed rooms. These might include popcorn, clapboards, movie tickets, or movie reels. Another way to decorate your walls is to make color copies of your favorite DVD movies and then frame them individually or in a collage.

Do you have an artist in the family? Drawings of concession stand foods, drinks, and candy can be framed or turned into 3-D artwork with a bit of creativity. Otherwise, take photos of the real thing or make color copies and use those to create a concession stand theme in your home theatre.

A mini refrigerator or kitchenette is a great addition to any home theatre. If you have the space, include a microwave, a blender, and a coffee maker in your kitchen area. Fill the mini refrigerator with bottled water, juices, and soda. Non-alcoholic drinks or coffee drinks are fun to make and enjoy during your favorite movie flick.

Home theater decorating isn’t complete without a storage system for your movies. There are several options available on today’s market, but consider using a dresser or cabinet for storing both your movies and extra blankets out of sight.

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