Home Theater Design: Color Takes Center Stage
Home theaters are quickly becoming one of the most popular room upgrades for existing and new homes alike.
Advances in technology, coupled with the desire to take home entertainment to new heights, has fueled demand for rooms that do more than just offer a place to watch movies - they offer a complete entertainment experience.
Here are some simple guidelines to help you create your own ultimate in-home theatre:
Set the Mood
Creating the right ambience, including color, lighting, and decorative and design elements, is essential for the truly engaging home theater experience. Home theaters have unique design requirements and color options.
Unlike other rooms in the home, the color scheme of home theaters should be darker and muted. One of the primary goals is to absorb light rather than reflect it, in order to minimize glare. Flat or matte paint finishes are the best choices for ceiling and wall coatings, particularly for areas closest to the screen.
Best Supporting Palettes
Smoky charcoals, velvety mink browns, and dusky plums are some color options to consider integrating into your home theater design. Painting the ceiling a deep hue immediately brings down the light level in the room.
High-end, perforated viewing screens are best showcased when the walls behind them are painted a soft black or charcoal to prevent shadowing.
Outstanding Performances
For home theaters that will be subjected to the action-packed adventures of a younger viewing crowd, we recommend Regal® Matte Finish 221. This finish features a non-reflective coating that is washable and stain-resistant, thanks to its ceramic technology and proprietary stain-release formula.
For ceilings, consider Regal Wall Satin Flat Finish 215. This provides a beautiful flat finish with a resin technology that inhibits glare and light reflectivity.
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