When one thinks of a home theater, one pictures the electronics - the big screen TV, DVD player and surround sound but once you are done setting up this stuff, you are not necessarily done with your home theater. In order to give your room the right ambiance, you need to go out and purchase some great home theater decor.

Some individuals prefer a modern look in the home theater, while others like the appeal of vintage movie theater motifs. Although you may think this stuff is hard to find, that is not true, and you may locate fine vintage items if you just look in the right places.

Finding dcor for your vintage theater is not that hard. Many times you can find an old theater under renovation and you might be able to buy theater seating and other theater items from them. Other places to look for these items include: antique shops, online auctions, specialty stores, and classified ads.

While maintaining a vintage movie theater appearance is fun, modern home theater decor offers much more comfort. Many companies make home theater seating which rivals any plush couch, and you may often locate it at any big furniture stores--but if you are on a budget, you may wish to check out a consignment shop nearby where you may be able to obtain the same item for roughly half the price.

Home theaters are not just about seating, however; you will wish to instill a particular ambience, and for that, you will need great accessories. Even if you prefer modern seating, you may give a home theater some vintage appeal by use of vintage movie posters. These are found in antique and collectibles shops, and some are really quite collectible and fetch a high price. You may find some for a bargain, but if you wish to make a good investment, you may want to get one of the more desirable posters, since it will rise in value while it decorates your walls.

Lighting is also vital for a home theater, and you might want to consider both recessed lighting and sconces for the walls. You can find wall sconces in antique stores, but if you don't have an arm and a leg to spend on lighting, you can also get modern reproductions at a fraction of the cost and find them a lot more easily!

Have a clear idea of the look you want before you go shopping for your home theater decor. Checking out a few magazines and books will help you to turn any vague decorating concepts into a list of items which you can then take to your local department store. Knowing what your look is, as well as having a prepared shopping list, will speed up your entire process so you can have everything ready for your guests in time for tonight's feature film!