What is the most important factor in home theater lighting?
As this is a complex science, it is hard to isolate a “most important factor.” One critical factor is vertical positioning of fixtures along walls, and the horizontal distance between each fixture. Proper elevation and spacing of the right fixtures wired to dimmers and automated controls then allow the host to discreetly control illumination and synchronize it with the action and sensibility of the movie. Think of the first step in the process as not so much a matter of lighting itself, but from the standpoint interior decorating that unites design with a bit of science.

The next step is then to determine fixture style, which adds a physical dimension to light’s ethereal value and serves to differentiate the home theater as a separate element of the home whose design actually reflects the genres most preferred by the viewing audience. RLLD provide a wide range of decorative choices to both meet the unique aesthetic demands of home theater lighting and to compliment the broad spectrum of interior decorating styles that characterize the most unique room into today’s modern home.

What section provides the best ceiling lights to center illumination above the room?
Our contemporary home theater lighting section has a great number of dome lights you might want to take a careful look at. A dome light above a home theater will greet arriving guests, then dim as sconces along walls light up just enough to shift mood and provide adequate light for visibility.

What is the most popular style of home theater lights currently being sold on your site?
This is hard to quantify, but industry trends show that the Craftsman & Mission style home theater lighting continues to maintain its momentum as a popular decorative trend among young professionals and families alike. We have an entire section dedicated to this motif in which you can find a number of innovative fixtures styles for subtle indirect lighting methods that our free consultants can teach you how to create if you want to add an extra touch of the avant-garde to the mix.

Is it possible to use crystal fixtures for lighting a home theater?
Absolutely! Especially if you live in a custom home, or if you want to create an atmosphere devoted to the classics of cinema, we strongly recommend crystal fixtures. Crystal home theater lighting works extremely well for those who host formal parties and include home theater as part of an evening’s agenda. They also offer maximum benefit for those decorators who wish to definitively emphasize the fixture itself and who also want to add a sophisticated old world touch to an ultra-modern, technical phenomenon.

I take a Spartan approach to decorating. What home theater lights work best for this effect?
Iron and rustic fixtures theater lighting will definitely look Spartan. They will also work exceptionally well when used to light home theater rooms within homes with strong art deco leanings. A one light fixture above the doorway replaces the generic exit sign of the public theater with a touch of light and decorative functionality.

How can mini sconces add to a traditional design for home theater lighting?
Mini sconces are ideal for keeping lights dim in home theaters that are decorated with bright furnishings and art. They cast the light upward and in many ways directly reflect the lighting patterns of public theater lights.

What does Transitional Lighting mean?
Basically, it means the midpoint between the contemporary and the traditional. Flush mount home theater lights are a hot item with decorators with eclectic flair, showing no metal and making the wall itself to emanate windows of light. These fluorescents provide a soft white light that does not create reflective glare.

Home theater lighting requires a blend of task lighting via indirect means and accent lighting that offers the option of on-command special effects. If this seems overwhelming at first glance, don’t despair. Call us at 800-239-2939 for free advice on how to configure your own home theater lights, and click here now to view our entire selection in detail to start choosing your fixtures today.