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How to Choose the Right Décor and Seating for Your Home Theater

by Ryan Arnt 08/15/2021

Your home theater can make you feel you’re watching movies at an actual cinema when you choose the right seating and décor. Having a home theater also gives you a chance to add your own personal touch in terms of style and interior design. With a variety of options available, deciding on the ideal seats and décor can be a challenge. The following tips can help you make the best choices for your home theater.

Seating Style

The style of seating you choose for your home theater partly depends on how much space you have and how much seating you need. You can set up one or more rows of reclining seats, armchairs or chaise lounges. Reclining seats can provide more of a movie-going experience, especially if you’re used to this type of seating in movie theaters. For a cozier setup, you can choose a sofa for your home theater. Keep in mind that you can get a sectional sofa that has reclining seats. Sofas allow you and your family to curl up together and watch movies, while separate seats might be easier to arrange or rearrange as needed.

Seating Material

The seating material you choose should be comfortable and easy to clean if you plan on having snacks and beverages while watching movies. You can choose leather or vinyl seats, which are the materials often used in movie theaters. These materials are easy to wipe off if food or drinks spill on them, which helps lower the risk of stains or damage. For a softer material, consider going with microfiber seats. These seats are also simple to clean and can offer more comfortable seating compared to vinyl or leather. For a touch of luxury, consider velvet seats, but keep in mind that this material is highly delicate and requires extra care and maintenance.

Seating Amenities

While you’re exploring home theater seating options, consider amenities and other special features. For example, get seating that comes with built-in cup holders, so you don’t have to hold your drink during the movie. Some home theater seats come with LED lights that can help reduce eyestrain, while others have arm storage compartments or motorized headrests. You can also look for seats that provide lumbar support or a footrest for enhanced comfort. You don’t have to choose seats with any amenities, but they can provide more convenience or a better viewing experience overall.

Décor Items

Your home theater mainly needs a screen, sound system and seats, but you can add a few décor items for ambiance. Frame posters from a few of your favorite movies on the walls. For a dramatic effect, consider adding drapes in front of the screen that you can slide open before each movie starts. Other décor items to consider include personalized signs for your walls with the “name” of your home theater, decorative wall sconces for elegant lighting and throw pillows for each seat. You might also want to add blankets for extra coziness or a vintage concession stand to keep foods and beverages handy.

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Ryan Arnt

I have provided award-winning service to many clients over the past 25 years. Few other REALTORS are as trusted as I am. My clients trust my advice, and they know that I always look out for their best long-term interests. You can expect, and you will receive personal service that is second to none. When you hire me as your Agent you work with me and only me. I will answer your calls and respond to your text messages. I promise not to hand you off to another member of "My team" like others do. When you hire Ryan, you get Ryan.

I have called Southwest Michigan home for 40 years. My mother's family ran a local locksmith service, and my father served as the Chief Investigator for the County's Prosecutor's office for many years. I love all that this area offers, and I enjoy serving the buyers and sellers who are moving in or out of Southwest Michigan.

My wife and I have two children, and we would not want to raise them anywhere else. Between the award-winning schools and the plethora of youth activities offered in Southwest Michigan, it's a great place to call home. We enjoy spending time with friends at the beach, boating, golfing, hunting, skiing "Up North," and fishing.

We give back generously to the community that has been so good to us. Currently, I serve on the Lakeshore Public Schools Foundation Board (LEF), as Past President of the St. Joe Kickers Sports Club, and as a Rotarian in the Stevensville-Lakeshore Rotary Club. We donate throughout the year to various local organizations, schools, and youth sports groups.

I want to put my experience and knowledge to work for you. Having sold more than 500 properties while earning the trust and respect of my fellow REALTORS, who voted me the "REALTOR of the Year," I am confident I can earn your trust as well.

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Ryan Arnt

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Keller Williams of Southwest Michigan

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