Home theater curtains have many uses, including light control, suppressing noise and adding dramatic decor by covering your movie theater screen before a showing. Here are some tips to find the home theater curtain that best meets your needs.

Bright red or purple are not good choices for a home theater curtain, as they cause reflections of the screen. When choosing a fabric you should stay clear of shiny finishes for the same reason.

You must also make sure that there is room for the curtain when it opens since the fabric bunches up - this is known as stacking. If you do not leave room for fabric stacking the open curtain will be partially over the screen. Screen curtains open two ways, either from the middle to both sides or to a single side. When planning for stacking from a middle opening screen curtain you need two feet on both side of the curtain for stacking. If you choose a curtain that when open stacks to only one side, then you need to have four feet available for stacking. This is a general rule of thumb, though thicker fabrics may need more room.

If the room is too small for stacking you can create the theater effect by simply hanging curtains on the sides of the screen. Although not as dramatic as a covered screen, it is more economical as fabric and hardware costs are less expensive.

Exterior windows in media rooms have special needs. To enjoy daytime viewing, blackout curtains, room darkening curtains or blackout drapes are a must. Often media rooms are in home spaces that are cooler than the rest of the house. Insulated window curtains are a good choice in these spaces as they keep warmth in and save on utility bills. Bedbathstore.com has a wide choice of blackout curtains and products to help you enjoy your media room.

Exterior window treatments also allows for an opportunity to add some design flair. We carry many brands including Canaan and Thermologic and Firefend. Browse through media room curtains at Bedbathstore.com

Fabrics are available in denim, cotton and polyester and in a wide variety of colors. Accessories such as valances and decorative rods are also available. Curtains are available in many sizes to fit your needs.

Browse through our large and expanding media room curtain selections to find the screen and window treatments that add a personal touch to your media room.