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Layers of Light

This chic home theater from @sacita.interiors includes sconce lighting, overhead recess lighting, and hanging pendants in the bar area. The overhead lights can be used before and after the movie, while the ambient lighting provides a cozy experience while viewing the screen. Notice the pendant lights have metal shades with cutouts, allowing the light to filter through the small holes softly.

What we like: The numerous lighting locations. “We recommend a lighting plan that comes up with multiple layers of lighting,” says Stewart. “It can vary based on the space available – overhead, wall, floor, and decorative.”

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Focal Point Lighting

A home theater is a great place to have fun with the decor and play with lighting. In her home theater, @love.lake.living used sconce lighting to draw attention to the vintage movie posters on the wall. The up-and-down lights add drama, creating a pretty art deco pattern on the wall.

What we like: Art or lighting alone improves the design in a home theater, but combined, they create a truly stunning wall accent.

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Linear Lighting

Combining wood panels and color-changing linear lighting completely transforms this home theater from @oasisluxurysmarthomes. Linear lighting provides light and adds visual interest to the room. The lights extend onto the ceiling and walls to make a big impact, while the color-changing element helps you create different vibes in the space depending on the mood.

What we like: The versatility! There are endless location, design and color possibilities when installing linear lighting.

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