A personal screening room makes watching your favorite movies feel like an escape from reality, thanks to ample seating and a deluxe sound system. But as these home theater ideas prove, an in-house cinema doesn’t have to feel like a dark cave. The home theater rooms featured here—from the chic sanctuary in Ralph Lauren’s Colorado residence to an upstairs film retreat in the US Virgin Islands—are decorated just as thoughtfully as any other room in the house. Think oversized sectionals and luxe leather chairs, elegant reeded paneling and walls of windows, and built-in shelving. Pillows, blankets, artwork, and statement-making sconces provide an extra layer of coziness and a welcome dose of personality. So grab the popcorn and settle in with these 17 home theater ideas. The best part: When the credits roll, you’re just steps away from bed.
Add velvet curtains
To create a true cinematic experience, hang traditional velvet red curtains around your large screen, as seen in this rustic screening room at Ralph Lauren’s Double RL Ranch in Colorado. Here, exposed wood beams, oversized textiles, and turn-of-the-century Pendleton and Beacon blankets draped over leather armchairs drive home the movie theater’s pastoral vibes.
Pick matching pillows and blankets
At the US Virgin Islands retreat of New York designers Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, a stairway leads to a luxe screening space. The matching throws and pillows, placed on each seat, create a movie-watching experience that doesn’t just mimic what you’d get in a theater, but is actually even better at home. Consider stocking up on cozy accessories without breaking the bank at brands like Amazon or TJ Maxx, where you can find high-quality herringbone throws and plenty of coordinating throw pillows in luxuriously soft fabrics.
Create a multipurpose space
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