Theatre Curtains Melbourne

Why Australians Love Home Theatre Rooms

Once upon a time, home cinema rooms were reserved for the extremely wealthy; however, it’s now simpler and more affordable than ever before to create one. These luxury spaces allow you to watch sporting events and your favourite movies without leaving the comfort of your own home. Inviting family and friends over is all the more exciting when you have a stylish theatre room that you can be proud of.

The TV or projector, sound system, seating arrangement, and interior design are all important elements when creating your home cinema. Another important choice are your home theatre curtains. Your theatre curtain choice will affect the quality of your entertainment because of their light and sound control properties. So, make sure you pick the right ones!

The exciting benefits of a home theatre room include:

• Going to the movies without the cost or hassle.
• Having front-row tickets to every sports game.
• Fully immerse yourself in your favourite video games.
• Increasing the value of your home.
• Styling it to suit your unique personality.

Choosing Your Fabric

Although there are endless options available to suit your preferences, we recommend you choose a fabric with a triple-weave blackout construction or a 3-pass acrylic polyester with foam-coating on the back. Both of these styles of fabric are much heavier, meaning they absorb sound and create a barrier to keep the noise located to one area. The darker your choice of fabric, the better your viewing experience.

Make sure you have your curtains sized appropriately. It’s important to have full curtains that adequately cover your required area so they can offer better sound absorption. Aim for the curtain width to be approximately three times the width of the space you’d like to cover; you can use several panels of fabric to achieve this if you’d prefer.

The Features of High-Quality Home Theatre Curtains

When you’re choosing your new curtains, there are a few things to take into account. The team at Alfresco Blinds Co has created this helpful guide so that you can find the highest quality drapes.

1. They Need to Block Out Light

Glare on a television or projector can make it extremely difficult to enjoy what you’re watching. Installing inadequate curtains in your theatre room can turn daytime movies into frustrating affairs with the sun making it hard to see anything at all. High-quality, properly sized curtains can block almost if not every ounce of light from entering your windows & viewing space.

You’ll enjoy your favourite movies and TV shows without squinting to make out what’s happening. At Alfresco Blinds Co, we offer a wide range of fabrics and details that will give you complete control over how much light enters your home theatre room.

2. They Need to Block External Sounds

When you’re watching a movie in your own home, the last thing you want to hear is your neighbour mowing the lawn or the dogs barking at the fence. External sound can ruin the experience of immersing yourself in a movie, especially when you live on a busy street or close to your neighbours.

Not only will heavy curtains block the light from entering, but they’ll also help prevent unwanted noises from distracting you while you relax. Thermal curtains are made with 3 layers of bonded fabric that work perfectly for soundproofing while reducing your energy bills.

3. They Need to Look How You Want Them to

Creating a home theatre room gives you the opportunity to get creative. You will have complete control over the décor that goes into this space; after all, it’s meant to be functional without compromising on the fun. Create a classic, red-draped cinema, a luxurious Victorian manor with wood panels, or a modern, black space that transports you to another world. The choices are endless!

Regardless of your style preferences, your theatre room curtains need to be versatile enough to fade into the background. Dark green, deep red and opaque black curtains are all common choices for neutral drapes that perfectly block the light.

4. They Need to Be Easy to Look After

When you’re shopping for your heavy drapes, have a look at the kind of fabric that was used in their manufacturing. When you live with pets, children or parties, there’s a high possibility that your new curtains will suffer spills and stains. If the curtains are machine washable or tolerate a form of washing/cleaning, that’s one less problem you’ll have to deal with. Messes happen, so being able to wash, dry and rehang your curtains in the one day will make your cleaning list a whole lot easier.

5. They Need to Fit Your Space Perfectly

Adequate light and sound control come down to whether or not your curtains are well fitted. Carefully measure the length of your windows and walls, purchasing curtain panels that are long enough to remove any chance of light entering the room. Whether you have high and small windows or floor-to-ceiling windows, it’s always a good idea to choose curtains that start from the ceiling and fall all the way to the floor.

Longer curtains also have a more luxurious and dramatic feel to them, creating that perfect balance between style and functionality. Have your room professionally measured for free by Alfresco Blinds Co and ensure your curtains are absolutely perfect for the room.