Home Theater Lighting

Home theater lighting is almost as important as the speakers and tv! Ever watch a movie with all the lights on and the sun blaring in through the windows? Did you miss much?

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Of course you did. No television in the world is meant to be viewed with full light. You can lose a lot of the effect of a movie when it is viewed in full light. When it comes to your home theater, lighting should be a priority consideration. Too much light and you won't get the right effect and your viewing will be comprimised - not enough and you won't be able to navigate the room.

If your home theater is being designed specifically for watching movies and television programs, then you have more flexibility when it comes to lighting. Here are some options to consider:

Get good blinds and lined curtains to block the light coming in from windows.

Install a dimmer switch for pre and post movie lighting and turn them either way down or off once the show’s started.

It is key to avoid any glare. This is especially important for big screen television that simply look awful with glare. If you don't place your lights properly you can really wreck the view of your TV. Look at the screen with different lighting combinations from every seat in the room to in order to get the best possible lighting placment for every seat in the house.

Use easy to turn off track type or under the shelf lighting to highlight any accents you choose to decorate the room with. If you are decorating the room with movie poster that are framed, think about using gallery lighting that cast a dim light on the picture itself.

Do keep some light on during a film in case someone needs to get up, but test the light under different conditions to ensure it doesn’t ruin the picture on the screen, but still provides enough light to safely navigate the theater.

If your room provides a dual purpose such as a living room, you still should take care iwth yoru lighting. To assist here, it might help to have two sets of lighting, one for regular living and one for viewing. Use an overhead light like a ceiling fan or chandelier, with a dimmer switch in combination with table lamps for regular use. Use dimmer lighting when you want to watch a movie or TV.

No matter what you use your room for - gathering of family and friends or serious movie veiwing only, make sure you make lighting a priority. If you can’t see the screen, there’s little point in watching a movie.