Interior Decorating - Home Staging

Never underestimate the importance of your decor. While the audio, video, and other electronic components of your home theater give you the sights and sounds of a great theater, the ambiance of the space you create is just as important. There are many places where you can go shopping for the perfect home theater decor and you might be surprised at what you find.

Depending on your style statement, your home theater can have either a modern look or a vintage look. Most people think creating a vintage look for the home theater is a tall task; however, it is not that hard if you know exactly how and where to look to create the vintage theme.

Some places where you may search for vintage movie theater items are antique shops, specialty stores, and online auctions. You may even check in the classifieds or drive around to look for old movie theaters which may be undergoing renovation. At times you may purchase the movie seating directly from the theater!

While maintaining a vintage movie theater appearance is fun, modern home theater decor offers much more comfort. Many companies make home theater seating which rivals any plush couch, and you may often locate it at any big furniture stores–but if you are on a budget, you may wish to check out a consignment shop nearby where you may be able to obtain the same item for roughly half the price.

When setting up your home theater try to set the ambience by accessorizing with a few vintage items. Think of your room as an artist’s canvas and decorate it by gradually adding items. Sure you can buy movie seats, popcorn machines and the like. But do you really want your home theater to be the cookie cutter style like other homes? Have fun by shopping at collectible and antique stores where you can find old movie posters at bargain prices. Your investment will pay off over the years while you enjoy the special room that you created and can continue to add to.

Lighting is also vital for a home theater, and you might want to consider both recessed lighting and sconces for the walls. You can find wall sconces in antique stores, but if you don’t have an arm and a leg to spend on lighting, you can also get modern reproductions at a fraction of the cost and find them a lot more easily!

Have a clear idea of the look you want before you go shopping for your home theater decor. Checking out a few magazines and books will help you to turn any vague decorating concepts into a list of items which you can then take to your local department store. Knowing what your look is, as well as having a prepared shopping list, will speed up your entire process so you can have everything ready for your guests in time for tonight’s feature film!

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