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Are you involved in a home makeover or remodel project? Are you looking for family room design ideas for your Maryland, Baltimore, Annapolis, Silver Spring or Severn home?
From decisions about flooring to full-scale room design, home renovation is a complicated business. Even the smallest mistake has the potential to turn your dream project into a remodeling nightmare.
Before you take a hammer to the wall, read these three frugal and fantastic ways to bring your family room ideas to life.
Do you want to speak with someone immediately about your family room design ideas? Call us at 410-721-8757 or request an online estimate.
Plan Ahead
The single most important part of your remodeling project is the planning stage. If you want to avoid costly mistakes, you must first define your desired results.
Ask:
- What is the purpose of the room?
- Will this room be an entertainment center or an oasis?
- Who will use this room the most - guests or family members?
Then, set a budget. Keep it flexible enough to account for possible setbacks and last-minute alterations, but stringent enough to keep you from making unnecessary purchases.
Once you have estimated the cost of your family room design ideas, choose affordable building materials:
- Flooring - Whether you prefer hardwood floors, ceramic tiles or carpeting, be certain you pick a selection that matches your overall theme.
- Windows - Window placement, the type of glass, and framing materials can all have a profound affect on the look and feel of your room. Ask how much natural light you would prefer, your window preference, and how you want to frame your windows.
- Lighting - When it comes to lighting a room, pick chandeliers, sconces, floor lamps, ceiling fans, or energy-saving fixtures that strike an attractive balance with the other features in the room. Your lighting choices will determine whether or not room rewiring is necessary.
Think Outside the Box
As you develop your family room design ideas, try thinking of your room not simply as a square, but as a workable, moldable space.
You can add full or half-walls - or even use cleverly positioned furniture - to section off parts of the room, creating functional areas.
For instance, you could use a large table to separate the "game corner" from the rest of the living area, or you could hide a quiet reading alcove behind a half-wall.
You can also remove walls between the family room and adjoining rooms to create more space.
Also, if you don’t already have a fireplace, consider adding one. A hearth - especially one that is the visual center of a room - can create a wonderful ambiance and provide a place to display collectibles or artwork.
Smarten Up Walls and Floors
Even if your family room design ideas don’t involve total floor and wall replacement, you can still smarten up the space. All it takes is a little imagination.
You can go from "blah" to "ah!" by covering up old walls with new paint colors, combinations and textures.
Maximize storage by cutting out niches in your wall, installing shelves and cabinets, or by playing with the positioning of freestanding units. Use these nooks to display your flat screen television, DVD collection, gaming console, board games, books and more!
You can also spruce up the empty spaces with intricate artwork, mirrors, sconces, candelabras and other accessories.
Don’t exclude the floor from your family room decorating strategy!
You can choose to replace parts of (or all) of your floor with updated, durable materials, provided that your budget allows for such overhaul.
Otherwise, try freshening up your carpets by giving them a deep cleaning.
If your hardwood or laminate floors are fading or scratched, clean them thoroughly or cover them with a new coat of varnish (your method will depend on your flooring material).
Vibrant tapestries or rugs will also work on all types of floors. You would be surprised at how a strategically placed rug can liven up a room.
Bring Your Family Room Ideas to Cunningham Contracting
For over 25 years, the team at Cunningham Contracting has served homeowners throughout Maryland with their family room remodeling projects.
We know exactly what is required to carry out a renovation from start to finish, and we do it right the first time, every time.
Just ask any of our satisfied customers in our service areas:
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If you’re ready to finally carry out your family room design ideas in Baltimore, Annapolis, Silver Spring or Severn, schedule a free in-home consultation.
Just contact Cunningham Contracting at 410-721-8757 or request an online estimate.
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