Home Theater Decor

About Home Theater Décor

When it comes to decorating your home theater, there are only a few guidelines you have to keep in mind:

• First, of course, you want to go for maximum comfort. Even if you want to create a home theater that is a tad more upscale than a traditional family room hangout, remember that part of the relaxing part of movies is kicking back in cozy comfort.

• When you are choosing your furniture and other accessories, remember that your TV or projection screen is the focal point of the room. Don’t go for pieces that will obstruct views, so people have lots of choices for places to stretch out in your theater without straining to see the screen.

• On the same point, it’s a great idea to devote a lion’s share of your budget to your TV or screen system, as well as considering surround sound options. The more you invest in these parts of the room, the more your room will give you an authentic theater experience.

• Your home theater doesn’t necessarily have to match the rest of the décor in your home. There is a lot of room for getting creative and going a little wild when decorating your home theater, so if you have been itching to try out some interior design ideas that might be too bold for the rest of your home, now is your chance.

• Keep in mind who will be using the room. Will this be destination number one for your teenage kids and their friends on the weekends, or do you hope to host old Hollywood style parties for your own friends, arranging viewings of the classics? Figuring out the answer to these questions will help you narrow down your décor options.

Home Theater Décor Ideas

Do you need some inspiration to get you started? Consider these decorating ideas for your home theater:

Old Hollywood

If your cinema tastes run to Bogie and Bacall, why not inject a taste of Old Hollywood glamour into your home theater? Art deco styles ruled supreme in those days, and you can easily incorporate the silver and gold tones often used into your home theater. Frame posters of films from the period in art deco inspired frames. You can even jazz things up by adding an art deco inspired old fashioned movie marquee to the room to perfect the theater feel. For supplies, check out the art deco Hollywood selection at Home Theater Interiors.

Local Movie House

If you like the buzz of going to the movie theater without the sting of the ticket prices, consider bringing the theater to you. Invest in cinema style seating and have recessed lighting on a dimmer switch that you can fade out when the movie starts. A projection system and screen works best in this kind of room, and you can even add your own popcorn machine and posters of “coming attractions.” Stargate Cinema has everything you need.

Theme Rooms

What movie gets you every time? Which one keeps you laughing no matter how many times you watch it, or always brings a tear to your eye? You might want to turn your home theater into an homage to the film that moves you most. There are plenty of different directions to take this idea, from decorating a room with a Big Apple feel if you love Goodfellas or as a college frat house if Animal House is more your style. eBay is a great place to dig up classic movie memorabilia at a bargain price.

Your Home Theater Decorating Ideas

Do you have a home theater you love to hang out in? What kind of decorating themes did you use? Share your stories by leaving a comment below!