It does not take much effort to convert a normal-looking room into a home theater. But, if you are installing a new home theater or even upgrading on the existent one, the first steps you should take is to explore various styles and options of a décor. There are many different approaches ranging from thematic to dramatic that can replicate the experience only a Cineplex has. The options are diverse.
Some tips for a home theater decoration are:
Seating
Seating is one of the first elements you need to consider when planning for a home theater décor. From cinema-style custom designed seating to plush sofas, you have a wide range of options to consider from. Whatever option you choose, convenience and comfort are the two primary considerations. Whenever considering seating options, remember that the guests will be seated for a very long time in one go.
Artwork
Artworks are great additions to any room, let alone a home theater room. You can adorn the walls of the room with vintage movie posters or something witty or funny. If you were ever lucky enough to get a picture of your favorite celebrity autographed, you can frame the photo and hang it on the wall for your guests to see.
Lighting
Lighting is yet another key element that can pump up the aura of your home theater room a bit more. You have a lot of options in this department as well. You can opt for track lighting or scones within the room that is fitted with dimming features. If your home theater features a stadium-like seating arrangement, track lighting is the best option as it will help your guests navigate across the room.
Sound
Designing the perfect audio acoustics won’t be of much help if your sound equipment is not great. Budget plays a big role here as the options come with various price tags. You will find various audio monitors for home use that are known for excellent quality and track record. You will also need to keep placement of the speakers into account. Overall, if you place the speakers behind the projection screen, it will reinforce a realistic 3D-like sound all over the room.
Screen
You have two options for a screen – buying an LCD or a projector. Make note that in the case of a projector, you will still need a projection screen. Again, you will find various options at different price ranges. Most of the known brands offer realistic and intense color with excellent uniformity and distribution. Do not go for a screen that is too small or big. You also need to take into account the number of people who will be in the room.
Scalability
As we know that technology keeps on upgrading, there are always new home theater items that come up in the market. You should make sure you always have some spare space to fit those upgrades. You need to take scalability into account the moment you step foot into the room. Fit necessary upgrades only!
The favorite thing about designing a high-end home theater system is to convert the room into a dreamy reality, no matter how eccentric it is. You need to experiment and have fun while decorating your home theater. Consider it as another entity of your house, since it does not have to match the overall décor of your home.
You need to make it a perfect place to indulge in fancies and whims, whether you think of converting it into a space shuttle-themed cinema room or just keeping it old school. However you conceptualize the theme, it is always important to keep the color palette into consideration.
