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Turn Your Home Theater Into An Old Picture Palace

Today, it is easy to style the inside of your it like an old authentic movie theater. Many manufacturers today are designing replica décor as home theater construction continues to expand. Period detailing from the 20’s and 30’s like velvet screen curtains and seats, lighting sconces and extravagant moldings and trim are all things that can help you create an art deco ambience. There are a number of ways to give your home theater the look and ambience of an old authentic movie house. A lavish classic home theater is not only charming but a fun and warm setting to watch your favorite films in.

The architectural design of your home theater will play a big part in giving you that old movie house look. Art deco trim, molding and columns were all building aspects of old film theaters. If changing the room construction isn’t possible you can still get that authentic ambience with accessories. Those include everything from fixtures and room seats to film posters and concession stand fun.

Lighting fixtures are a fantastic way to add an art deco look to your home theater room. Lighting retailers are easy places to find elaborate art deco sconces and overhead lighting. Art deco lighting can also be located at specialty home theater retailers. The correct soft lighting can create a wonderful feel for your home theater viewing.

Screen curtains can come in a variety of textiles and styles and should work on a motorized engine. For an authentic ambience, you will want these curtains to pull apart as your movie begins. Velvet curtains will give your room a real art deco feel. Find a professional to guarantee that the curtains are installed and move properly. In-home professionals can usually be found at home theater specialty shops.

Your selections for home theater seating today are limitless. There are a number of vendors that create authentic home theater seats that look just like the ones from old movie palaces. Seats in deep rich velvet will give you the 20’s and 30’s look you are going for. Some manufacturers will produce your beautiful plush seating however you want them. When it comes to home theater seating, you can have exactly what you want.

You will have the most fun purchasing movie posters and signage to design your home theater. This will give your room that real, true old feeling. It’s easy to find old and new motion picture posters. Good areas to look are home theater merchants, online vendors, and video stores. The collectors’ market is a fantastic place to find vintage rare movie posters and signs. For your posters, you will want to look for backlit signs, and illuminated frames from specialty vendors.

With some research and creativity, you can have a beautiful, authentic, old Hollywood movie palace right in your own home.

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