So I have an extra room in my home that I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with. I was actually considering a home theater, but then worried about the costs of not only the equipment but the decor as well. Well, that was until I saw my friend’s home theater. I was surprised when she told me her actual budget for her decor and how she did most of it herself! As I start on the creation of my theater, I’m going to share with you some tips I learned along the way:

Frame movie posters

While I understand that in a home theater it is best to keep the walls dark, but doesn’t mean you can’t add a little bit of color and fun! Why not frame some of your favorite movie posters? You can align them along the back of your theater, or sporadically spaced along the walls. You can find high quality frames at super affordable prices at websites like Poster Frame Depot (posterframedepot.com), that offer such a great selection.

Dark walls don’t always mean black walls

People often think they have to paint their home theaters black to prevent any light glares. Why not consider a dark color such as navy or maroon instead? You can paint your trim a rich gold of silver to give your room a little theater elegance flair.
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