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Accessorizing And Decorating Your Home Theater

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:45:32 +0000

So, you’ve bought the big screen TV, the surround sound speakers and various home theater equipment and you have them installed and ready to go. But what’s missing?

If you’re installing a home theater, you need to think beyond the system components and consider the furniture and accessories you want to add to the room to create a really cool environment for your entertainment pleasure.

Just like decorating any other room, the accessories are what will make your home theater stand out from the crowd. Here’s some things to think about when considering your home theater decor:

1. Think about what kind of look you want in your home theater. If the room is a dedicated home theater, you can pretty much pick whatever look you want. If you want to go with a movie theme, you can do that. If you want Old World elegant with a big screen and speakers thrown in, you can do that too. If the room is serving a double purpose, such as an office/home theater or living room/home theater, then you need to keep that in mind when decorating. Most people wouldn’t want giant, framed movie posters for horror flicks within eyesight of their dining room. And if the room is also used for children’s play, safety considerations might dictate decorating.

2. Choose your theme first – maybe you already have a collection of old movie posters and you want to work around that. Or perhaps, you always wanted an indoor garden of sorts. Either way, picking your theme should be the first thing you do before you rush out to the store to buy accessories. Knowing the theme in advance will help guide the rest of your decisions from colors and wall hangings to furniture and lighting.

3. Start a collection. A popular theme for decorating home theaters is to fill it with old movie memorabilia. This can be really fun to collect and it could even be considered an investment as the items you use may well go up in value. Some things you can collect for your home theater include: movie posters, autographed photos of movie stars, an old fashioned movie popcorn maker, movie props and other memorabilia from old movie ticket stubs to real movie theater seats. One thing to keep in mind when collecting anything is that condition is of the utmost importance so buy the best condition items you can afford. It is better to get 1 item in excellent condition, then to get 10 that are in fair condition.

4. Don’t forget the rooms real purpose when selecting furniture and lighting. Make sure lighting enhances the movie experience. If the room is used for another purpose too, think about a combination of lights to make it work for both instances. Low lighting is ideal for movies, but it’s not so hot for kids trying to do homework on a coffee table. You also want your furniture to be of the utmost in comfort. It wouldn’t be much fun to watch a movie on your expensive new home theater system if you are not comfortable, would it? Luckily, with the selections today, you can get both comfort and style in your home theater furniture.

5. Make your home theater feng shui friendly. Keeping some basic principals of feng shui in mind when designing your room can help you attain a relaxing atmosphere. Don’t put seating with the backs to the doors. Try to set the room up with a nice flow and workable space for walking. Don’t try to cram things into the room that won’t fit properly. Make sure to keep your home theater organized, a room that is filled with piles of junk and a mess will not create a relaxing atmosphere. Instead, it will serve to remind viewers who live in the home of any and all work and projects they need to do. Keep the room decorated and nice, but don’t over pack it with junk. Make sure you hide the wires and have plenty of storage cabinets to put your DVD’s in.

By: Lee Dobbins

Space And Sound – Home Theater Decor

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:10:36 +0000

All happy and satisfied with your new home theater “gear”? If it works out just perfect, meaning no strange buzzing noise occurs and the system you are so proud of looks lean and mean, then you still have something to work out by yourself: how to arrange a suitable décor so that the “wildest” sound combine with the visual placement of your new gadgets. If some vital steps aren’t taken into consideration, the aesthetics of your room will have to suffer a great deal. However, the functionality of the home theater is to be kept in regard at all times and it comes definitely first.

Unless you are in the possession of a quite modern and luxurious home that can allow an also modern way of setting up the home theater décor, that is- having the speakers built in the walls – you will have to do up the home theater décor like everyone else: the speakers are to be arranged so that they obviously surround your perimeter, and have the sound coming to where you pleasantly relax, from all central directions: front, back and around the television( the floor speakers usually accompany the TV at its sides). The home theater décor can be improved if shelves are provided, along with a proper piece of furniture, or electronic equipment, or if put on the top of the speakers some interesting ornaments, wherever your imagination leads you, the home theater décor will look good, and sound good.

How you take advantage of the space you have, is a question of creativity, and it is well known that home theaters are bought primarily to entertain you. Consequently, the television is to be located in the center of the room, on a wall, or in front of it, put on the ground. The small speakers of the home theater should go on the top of the TV-set and some speakers should be divided evenly, at the left and the right of the screen. Naturally, the rest of the speakers should encompass the room, hung up on walls, on shelves, and to the sides of the seating area, where a subwoofer will be put also. Why is that? So that you could feel the vibrations of it when you’re seated and when the intensity of the movie reaches a climax, in an action scene. How you place the speakers is vital to the crisp functionality of your home theater, using the rest of the location arrange a better décor.

We’ve dealt with space, now-Let There Not Be light! Indeed, to have an enviable home theater décor you have to maintain the room dark, and not have the space designed with things that are “dependent” of light such as plants, beautiful paintings that need to be otherwise admired, namely vivid colors. It is indicated that you use for the home theater décor stylish earthy hues, and have the number of those small ornaments kept as low as possible, because too many would diverge your attention and concentration from the movie. In addition to this, fray glass objects and -in general- breakable items are not recommended because the hopefully violent vibrations from the speakers might do just that. In order to add a sparkle of life to the room, you can use rugs and rustic carpets, and some images on the walls to some extent, so as not to clutter the room.

Finally, a little rehearsal: functionality is the most important feature of your home theater décor, and you should keep the home theater décor small and simple, having no fragile items in the same room you are going to entertain yourself. Also, try to design the space with the few methods mentioned above so as to give a splash of color to it, but you should bear in mind that simplicity and minimalism are the key to an ideal and very enjoyable home theater décor.

By: David Faulkner

Home Theater Accessories To Accentuate Your Style

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:24:56 +0000

Decorating your home theater can be an enjoyable adventure. There are many home theater accessories to enhance your room and make your home theater seem like you’re at the big screen while making it personalized to suit you. Lights, Camera, Action! Let’s start the show!

Don’t Forget The Candy, Popcorn, and Drinks

Concession stands or candy cases create a fun atmosphere. They come in a variety of styles and sizes. And who doesn’t enjoy the smell of buttery popcorn as it is freshly popped?

Popcorn makers range in price and offer a sense of nostalgia to your theater. There are economy, classic, and even antique popcorn makers that can come with or without a cart. Most of these popcorn makers can hold 4-6 oz. of kernels at a time. For only $80 you can get a mini popcorn maker that still adds the perfect touch to your home theater while being convenient in size.

If you are concerned about keeping beverages chilled, you could get a refrigerator, large or small depending on space, to keep those drinks nearby. There will be no more need to pause the movie while you run to the kitchen for a refill. Just pop open the fridge, grab a soda, and enjoy.

Neon concession signs light up a home theater room with the display of tasty treats that will get your mouth watering. These signs can come with different matte colors and images.

From Posters to Pillows

You probably have a favorite movie. It is just a guess that you have a favorite line from that movie that you can quote with complete accuracy. Movie posters can display for your guests your taste in movies and will certainly spark some interesting conversations. Movie posters can be beautifully displayed and preserved in a lit case.

Home theater decor such as pillows, rugs, and ottomans can make a drastic change to even the simplest of home theater rooms. These home theater accessories can be more affordable on a tight budget and add the feel that you are at the movies, not your family room. There are even ropes to keep your guests from entering too soon or staying too long.

Wall decor is an ever expanding part of the home theater world. Clapboards are a popular accent to home theaters. Now you can be the director of your very own movie. There is also numerous metal and acrylic wall art to enhance your space to match your personality.

Velvet curtains add to the theater ambiance as does the selected paint color that you choose. Darker colors like maroon, navy blue, or black create the feel of a commercial theater.

Your Name in Lights

Have you ever aspired to star on Broadway? Well, now part of your dream can come true! Marquees stretched at the top of your screen can be personalized just for you. They are available in different sizes and colors to meet the needs of every movie enthusiast.

Although somewhat pricey, you can purchase custom DVD introductions to display on the screen prior to the showing of the movie. These do take several weeks to personalize, but are worth the wait if you have some extra cash.

Accessories Provide the Final Touch

Home theater accessories can be the perfect final touch to your home theater room. This has just been a mere sampling of what is available to you. Whichever products you choose is ultimately up to you. Don’t underestimate the impact that home theater accessories will have on your movie watching experience. No matter how grand or how mediocre the room, accessorizing can make all the difference.

By: Christina Moyer