Home Theater Lighting on a Budget
There are a number of different lighting options available to create the perfect ambiance while setting up you home theater system. When selecting a lighting system for your home theater, one must consider the total viewing area. A wide range of lights and styles are available, from Hollywood disco lights to lights whose brightness can be adjusted with a remote control. These type of lights can be expensive but also create the perfect mood. Don't forget that all lighting installations must be handled by a qualified electrician unless you have a good understanding about wiring lights.
One option to consider is installing star tiles because they can create a better night sky effect. This type of tile have LED illuminating lights inside and also the stationary LED lights which creates a much better natural night sky effect to set the perfect mood.
A large variety of wall sconces are available in varying shapes and sizes. These also come in single bulb or multiple bulb options. They can be customized as well with movie themed images such as popcorn or a movie projector theme. You can also go for a galaxy dome for your ceiling to create the starry night effect. There is also a cheaper alternative available for this which is a fiber optic star kit. This kit consist of about 120 LED lights to create the perfect night sky effect and are easy to install. The best part is that LEDs are quite energy efficient and use about one-tenth the power required to run them compared to standard incandescent bulbs and give off much less heat than conventional incandescent bulbs.
Wall sconces can be used to help magnify and put more emphasis on that Hollywood scene you may have put on your walls, but keep in mind about the type of sconce you choose in order to balance the ambiance as well. They come in various shapes and sizes so be sure to do some pre-planning before you run out to get your light fixtures. The most commonly available sconces come in square, circular, cone and half moon as well as teardrop shaped sconces and angled sconces. Wall sconces are priced anywhere between $150 to $300 on average and will fit within your budget without going overboard.If you are really artistic and ambitious, you can purchase unpainted ceramic sconces and paint them to match the color of your walls. Plus you get bragging rights and show off to your friends and family.
The dome lighting used for the ceiling also comes in combination with your wall sconce. These ceiling lights are manufactured of white bisque and can also be painted to match your decor. Add a personal touch to your lighting like having projector lamps in the shape of film, cameras etc to give you the look and feel of your own personal home theater.
The most important things to consider is how much do you have to spend, the long term operating costs as well as the look and feel you want to go for. With the right selection of lighting, a dull room can be converted into an affordable and great looking movie space you can be proud to call your own.
About the Author
Mike Labram is the owner/webmaster of The Wired Gazette - a website dedicated to providing the latest information on home theater tips, articles and reviewsThis article may be reproduced as long as the resource box is included for credit to the author
Got a home theater article you want published? Send it to us, and we will be publish it on our site free of charge
Why not insure your home entertainment system with a home insurance policy that also has home contents insurance with accidental damage.
