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Home Theater Design Tips

November 25, 2014
If you're thinking about adding a home theater, check out these tips and ideas for maximizing cinema fun.
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Photo: Ben Rollins. From: Fernandez & True Interiors.

Starry Night

Recreate the magical feeling of a movie theater at home with high-tech lighting. Here, lights give the illusion of a starry night sky on the ceiling. But in case you want the comforts of home, you can always add a sofa in addition to the theater-style seating.

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Photo: Todd Richesin Interiors

Drama, Drama, Drama

A great way to re-create the ambiance of an actual theater is to add ceiling details reminiscent of vintage Hollywood style and old-fashioned movie palaces.

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Photo: Photographer: Harvey Smith

Know Your Audience

Tailor your home theater to your preferred viewing experience and how you plan to use the space. This theater is immersive and has been optimized for gaming and sports viewing as well as movie watching to make the owners feel like they're part of the action.

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Up, Up and Away

You could try re-shaping your home theater by adding platform seating and moving parts. The painting in this room motorizes up to reveal a theater screen and back down to conceal it when not in use.

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