Paint and decor

The decision to paint the theater room should be a relatively easy one.  Painting the room a dark color will give the true theater experience when the lights are out during viewing. You don’t have to paint the walls black, unless you want to. I chose a dark grey, so the room isn’t too dark when the lights are on, but plenty dark when the lights are off.

If you’re undecided, this website aboutcolor in a theater will help. Whichever color you choose, make sure the dark color also goes well with whatever décor you have. Clashing colors can be an unexpected eyesore. By the time I picked out the color for the walls, I had already picked out black bookcases, black equipment shelves, and knew I wanted a black velvet border around the screen. Another thing to consider is the use of ‘blackout’ curtains. Blackout curtains block outside light extremely well, and some brands also help with sound insulation. Below is an example of the difference blackout curtains make.

A professional recommended if you have curtains on one side of the room, to mimic the curtains in the same spot on the opposite wall to balance out the sound. I did not have the room to do this, but for larger bedrooms, it is something to consider doing.

Décor is a great way to spread your personal flair for your love of movies, games, or television. Some people have gone all out and made their room a theme. For the budget friendly, themed rooms can get quite pricey. It may be best to slowly buy little things at a time to work up to a completed theme. Floating shelves with knick-knacks or movie memorabilia is fun to see on display. If you have large empty spots on the wall, try finding your favorite movie poster and having it framed to hang in your theater.

Reference:

Blair, J. How to paint a media room. Home Guides by Demand Media. Retrieved from http://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-media-room-26714.html