Decorating your home theater is tons of fun. You can lean into the “movie room” aesthetic as far as you want. Or you can stick with something simple. One of the most popular trends in home theater seating—and home theaters as a whole—is sticking with a minimal and modern vibe. What do we mean by that? Think airy, breezy rooms with light colors or stately rooms decked out in dark and muted colors.
Deciding on luxuriously comfortable entertainment room seating is probably one of the hardest parts of decorating your home theater. They’re the most integral piece of furniture in the room and the ones you’ll be getting the most use out of. And if you’re a fan of the minimal look that’s taking Pinterest boards and design magazines by storm, how will you know what color is going to work best for you? Never fear—as home theater seating manufacturers that produce some of the highest-quality chairs on the market, we know a thing or two about design. Here’s how to decide what modern color is best for you.
Black Home Theater Recliners
There’s just something about a sleek home theater recliner wrapped in black leather. It makes a statement, and it has been a classic choice for decades. It’s really no surprise that it’s stayed relevant over the years. The lack of vibrant colors in minimalist design makes those entertainment room couches upholstered in black leather stand out as a strong focal point in the room. For example, if you have a room filled with soft beiges and neutrals, a black piece of furniture is going to quickly draw the eye. It is a visually heavy color and is best used sparingly, but it makes a statement when done right.
The other major bonus of dark-colored quality multimedia room seating is that it hides dirt and stains like no one’s business. Have you ever brought home a white or beige couch or entertainment room chaise lounge only to spill wine on it? Or maybe the family dog jumped on it after running around in the mud outside. Either way, you know how annoying stains can be. With black furniture, even if it’s a multimedia room sectional upholstered in fabric rather than leather, stains are a thing of the past. Well, they might still happen, but you’ll hardly notice them even if they do happen to set.
The biggest thing to keep in mind about black furniture is that it attracts heat. In theory, this shouldn’t be a problem in home theaters. Most home theaters are set up to eliminate all sources of light—this is why basement home theaters are such a great choice. However, the trend towards blended family and theater rooms throws that rule out the door. If you plan to place black furniture near a window, it might be in your best interest (and comfort) to find window treatments that reduce heat.
White Media Room Seating
Speaking from a visual design standpoint, white is airy, open, and fresh. When you walk into a space with a surplus of white furniture, it feels ultra-modern, breezy, and effortless. However, you can’t rely on just white to fill a space—where’s the fun in that? If you’re searching for that modern home theater, it’s best to combine high-end plush white leather media room seating with beiges, tans, and other neutral colors. This way you get the bright and airy look that white is known for, but you’ve got other colors to keep things visually interesting.
One big design tip is that white reflects the entire visible light spectrum, and it can instantly open a room up and make it appear larger than it is. That’s right—in a small space, a cute white media room loveseat could help make the room feel bigger than it is when paired with other bright furniture and paint. If you’ve got a big space to begin with, multiple rows of white entertainment room recliners that sit up to three people will have the room feeling like a stadium. Well, maybe not quite that large, but you get the idea.
We touched on it above, but white furniture puts stains on front and center display. We’d suggest brushing up on how to best remove stains from your theater room recliners if you’re considering white furniture. Or setting some hard rules on snacks, drinks, and shoes in the home theater.
Other Factors to Think About
Of course, there’s more to consider than just the color of your furniture. If you’ve got a budget in mind, you’ll likely want to choose between either leather furniture or media room recliners upholstered with fabric. Leather upholstery will almost always cost more than fabric—especially if it’s the good stuff. If you want media room seating that doesn’t break the bank, it might be best to look into fabric upholstery. Both materials are great, and both have their place in modern design.
Consider your existing décor, too. Does most of your home have a ton of light and airy neutrals already scattered throughout? It’s probably best to continue the trend in your home theater too. Likewise for black furniture if you’re already into the dark and moody look.
Both colors are great options for anyone looking to modernize their home theater. The ultimate choice comes down to what kind of vibe you’re going for—stately and refined or bright and open. Choose what suits your individual needs, and you’ll find yourself with beautiful home theater seating that’ll last you for years to come.