Home Theatre Decor

Transforming a space into a home theater is something that involves time, effort and careful planning. Theater decor is a great way to entertain guests while they are waiting for a show to start or as a place to have a casual get-together with family and friends. Once the theater is built as well as up and running, adding decor will transform the space into a real theater.

Significance

Home theater decor incorporates items into a room or theater to make it resemble a real movie theater. Allowing the theme to carry throughout a space should provide good visualization, entertainment and also interactive items that guests can enjoy. Ordering a personalized home theater sign that has the homeowner's last name or the name of her favorite theater creates a stunning focal point. A marquee that displays the name of the movie that will be shown also adds authenticity, charm and design flair.

Function

Home theater decor not only adds theater style to the walls of the room, it can also be functional. Adding items such as authentic popcorn machines, cotton candy machines and soda machines will help provide an area for guests to grab a snack before the show---and don't forget the boxed candy. In the entryway, adding a red carpet for guests will make them feel as though they are a part of Hollywood elite while making the home theater appear as though movie stars from the show will arrive at any minute.

Types

Many home theaters carry a theme based on the owner's favorite hit movie. Incorporating movie posters behind glass in the lobby, entryway or the theater itself allows the homeowner to share his love of the movies. Some of the classics, such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Gone with the Wind," "E.T.," "Star Wars" and "Terminator" are popular choices among movie fans. One can also carry decor items such as candle votives and wall switch plates that come in the designs of movie reels, projectors and tickets. Decorating with replicated Academy Awards on shelves or side tables will also add star quality and flair to the home theater. Having LED lighting in the interior of the theater will create a dark movie experience, but guide guests to the exit in case they need to briefly step out during the show.

Features

Velvet theater posts and ropes provide an authentic feel to the entrance way of a home theater. The theater floor can also have carpeting that is used in real theaters and provides a classic look, such as a swirling star design. Director's chairs can be placed in areas around the theater as well and can be personalized with the owner's name or the name of her favorite Hollywood actor or director. Metal wall embellishments such as clapboards, stars, tickets, top hats, projectors and comedy and tragedy signs add to the theater theme. A ticket booth places a finishing touch on any home theater---locating a vintage booth from an auction or online retailer such as obnoxiousantiques.com will help one locate the perfect old-fashioned ticket booth.

Effects

Making guests feel comfortable while establishing a feel of nostalgia is what most people try to get across when decorating their home theater. Allowing the theater to perform like a real operational theater with a popcorn machine and ticket booth for collecting fake tickets will make them replicate the excitement and experience of going to a movie theater.

Resources

• Home Theater Decor
• Theater Wall Art
• Popcorn Machines