Media Room Decor
Brian Patrick Flynn
If installing a new media room or updating an existing one is on your list of home improvement to-dos, you'll first want to browse various options and styles of media room decor. From dramatic styles that replicate the movie-house experience to more understated designs for smaller rooms, the options are as diverse as the marquee titles at the local megaplex.
A primary consideration when planning your media room decor will be seating—after all, your guests are likely to be sitting down for long stretches in your new media room. Choices are diverse, from plush sofas and comfy armchairs to cinema-style rows of seating. If you're considering the latter, you may even want to opt for stadium seating within the room itself, so no guests need to endure obstructed views (or worse, stare at the back of other guests' heads).
Next up, you'll want to think about the specific features of your media room's seating decor. If you decided on cinema-style seating, many custom media room chair manufacturers offer chair styles equipped with trays or cup holders—key elements if you're interested in having your media room decor reflect the silver-screen experience. Top-of-the-line seating for your media room will often feature sturdy premium fabric or leather upholstery; it may also include ancillary features like moving or vibrating chairs that can respond to the action onscreen. There are, however, less feature-and-budget-rich options for media room designers looking to spend less—traditional armchairs and couches are always a solid option for a cozy entertainment space.
When you've determined your media room's seating layout, you'll want to consider the room accessories you'll feature.
Artwork can also be a great feature of any media room. Vintage movie posters or other nods to Hollywood glamour—from movie memorabilia to autographed headshots—adorn the walls of many a media room.
Lastly, lighting will be a key component of your media room decor. Many media room enthusiasts opt for sconces or track lighting in their entertainment spaces, often with a dimming feature that can be controlled remotely to ensure that optimal brightness and darkness levels in the room can be conveniently maintained. LED-style floor lighting may be a good idea, especially if your media room features stadium seating—this safety feature will allow guests to navigate the space in the dark, and it'll provide the added benefit of an authentic movie-style media room experience.
See Also: Planning Your Own Home Theater
