HED Mag

One of the many overlooked aspects of a home entertainment room is the quality of the lighting. Sure you can still enjoy your new plasma TV and surround sound with standard light fixtures, but for the truly optimal experience, explore some of the ways you can install theater lighting for a reasonable price.A popular style of light used in movie and TV rooms is recessed lighting. These are lights that sit inside the ceiling so the bottom face is even with the ceiling. The easiest installation of these devices is done when building a new home, but certain products are made for retrofit and can be put to use without extensive remodeling. These lights can highlight a certain area of the room and they also serve to create a larger more open feel to a space because there is no obtrusive device hanging from the ceiling. When placing your recessed lights, be sure to space them out so as not to create a runway look.Track lighting is another great way to enhance your home theater. These lights, which are often placed in a consecutive row, can be aimed in different directions to focus on one area of the room. Angled track lights create that authentic movie theater feel.For a very Hollywood red carpet look, many people go for rope lighting. Rope lights are easily installed, come in a range of color, and can be placed anywhere throughout the room. While these can be run along a ceiling, some opt for a more subtle look by running rope lights in molding around a room. If you have a molding tray around the ceiling, lights placed inside this create a warm discreet glow around the perimeter of the room, offering a very sophisticated feel.Much of your home lighting decision depends on your budget and the layout of your room. Anything from small lighting changes to a complete lighting restoration can provide noticeable improvements to your theater.