| Lighting can make or break a mood. At a dance, you | | | | star tiles. Its technology creates a very realistic and |
| don't want all the lights to be on, and while studying, | | | | non-distracting experience. You may link various tiles |
| you don't want candles lit everywhere. This is why | | | | together to cover a wider area, if needed. They come |
| lighting is not something to be overlooked, especially | | | | in a variety of sizes (2'x2', 2'x4', 4'x4', 4'x8') to ensure |
| when doing something like creating your own unique | | | | compatibilities with all different types of ceilings. They |
| home theatre experience! There are a few different | | | | are virtually maintenance free. These can be |
| things to consider when deciding on lighting which will | | | | purchased anywhere from $48 to $300 each. |
| enhance your theatre experience to a whole new | | | | If, however, you're going for stars as in Hollywood, |
| level. | | | | big-time feel, consider using wall sconces. Sconces |
| For starters, you must take everything into | | | | come in various shapes, from squares to waves to |
| consideration: | | | | mushrooms, so take into consideration which type of |
| What do you want the overall look to be? Do you | | | | shape would best fit your theatre. Sconces are also |
| have a theme in mind? With some inspiration and a | | | | nice because you can customize them by cutting out |
| certified electrician, you are on your way to a truly | | | | shapes such as fire themes. You can also customize |
| wonderful environment. | | | | ceramic scones because you can paint them to blend |
| If you love a personalized area, be sure to consider | | | | in or pop out against the walls. Sconces range from |
| customizing your lights with personalized wall scones. | | | | $150 to $300. |
| You can use a plethora of different ideas for | | | | If you end up going with the Hollywood theme, there |
| personalized scones, from your family name to an icon | | | | are lamps which retail at $395 and stand at 56" |
| such as a four leaf clover. | | | | featuring classics such as the rebel, cowboy, rocker, |
| For instance, if you want to have a ceiling of stars, | | | | and starlet. |
| consider experiencing the illuminating effects of the | | | | Otherwise, consider a simple dome ceiling lights. You |
| galaxy dome. Easy to put up, because it lacks wires | | | | can match dome patterns with your wall scones. They |
| (and therefore requires no electrician no help from an | | | | are easy to install, as they fit over existing ceiling lights |
| electrician), it could very well be worth your $2000 for | | | | and can be customized with paint. |
| a perfect, romantic feel, or even a drive-in theme. If | | | | Remember there are many different options available |
| you like the idea, but feel as though $2000 is a bit | | | | to you. Once you settle on a theme, the world of |
| much, check out the $300 fiber optic kit, which covers | | | | home theatre lighting will open up to you and you will |
| 22 square feet, and features "stars". | | | | surely find a light which compliments your system |
| Another way to achieve this galaxy effect is to use | | | | beautifully. |