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