That is the really long way. but yes if it works then that is another way for the books. remember if you want to use different themes you will need the customizer.
you can use so many different themes like from ppcgeeks this thread
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=37923
or xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=451702
which is bothe updated at the same time usually