How to Build a Family Room
- 1). Make sketches of walls, window coverings, light fixture placement and furniture placement. Makes notes about wallpaper, plaster work or special painting techniques you plan to use. Design one wall to serve as the room's focal point. This wall might be behind your TV entertainment center. Or, a focal point wall might feature artwork, a row of windows or a fireplace. Sketch your furniture into the pictures to work with the focal-point wall in terms of spacing and expected traffic flow in the room.
- 2). Clear the room of all furniture or clutter. To remodel an existing room or build a new one, do the ceiling first. Install a textured ceiling of stippled joint compound, a new flat drywall ceiling, or a dropped ceiling of metal and fiberboard. Install overhead light fixtures after the ceiling is finished.
- 3). Paint the walls or install drywall. Install high-quality crown molding around the perimeter of the ceiling to add structural appeal. Nice walls provide a background "canvas" for your artwork, book shelves and furniture. Neutral colors will work best in most situations. Install blinds or window coverings that will look stylish for several years.
- 4). Install flooring of sheet vinyl, wood, tile or indoor/outdoor carpeting. If you can't afford a wood or tile floor right away, install inexpensive linoleum or carpet. Add better flooring as your budget permits.
- 5). Create a room that functions well for your family activities. Space furniture to bring people together in conversation, for entertainment or to play games.
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