If you're building a home theater, a windowless room is ideal. However, in real life, it's not always practical to dedicate an entire room of this kind to your home theater. For instance, your only available room might be in a poorly heated basement that's not really comfortable for company. This is why it's sometimes preferable to use an existing room that has windows, and use home theater drapes to block out unwanted light.
For home theater drapes, blackout curtains are ideal. These curtains are available in a number of different styles and types. If you're planning to use your home theater for another purpose, such as the family room, choose drapes that will go with your other décor. Switching between uses can be difficult, but isn't impossible if you plan well. If you've dedicated the room to being a home theater and really want that movie experience, there are red velvet drapes just like those found in a movie theater.
Thick home theater drapes are also good for improving the room's acoustics. If you use them to cover surfaces that are sound reflective, such as windows and walls, you'll experience fewer harsh echoes, and high quality audio. If you want to go high-tech, specialty manufacturers can provide motorized drapes and shades that can be controlled at the press of a button. Since blackout drapes can be pretty heavy, and may need to be located in out of the way places in your home theater, this can be a handy feature. Remember that these drapes must be installed by a professional, however, and that they'll cost a bit more than standard drapes.
In addition to the standard garnet red that we associate with movie theaters, specialty home theater drapes are also available in emerald, gold, blue and black, as well as many others, to match your room's decorating theme. Combined with good carpeting, comfortable seating, and an excellent video and sound system, home theater drapes can help you get the perfect theater experience without ever leaving the house. They're especially helpful if you need to use a room both as a home theater, and for another use. If you're considering building a home theater, but the room you'd like to install it in has windows or echoing walls, look into the option of home theater drapes. They'll greatly improve your movie theater experience.
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