STYLE A
FAMILY ROOM
Family rooms can be a breeding ground for clutter
and chaos. Take charge and redesign your family
room using these ideas to create a practical and
design-savvy room. - Text Pat Statham
CHALKBOARD WALL Better
than artwork, a chalkboard wall
is constantly changing and can
be used for ideas for outings and
friendly reminders to children and
parents.
THE WORK
AREA A well-lit
area is the perfect
place for children
to do homework or
work on a project.
HOOKS ON THE WALL
Organize coats and backpacks.
Place a storage bench/seat
underneath for easy access to
seasonal items.
PLAY WITH FABRICS With so
many fabrics to choose from,
you no longer have to sacrifice
style when selecting a durable
fabric. Mixing textures and
patterns that complement each
other will create an interesting
and fun family room.
design tip
Running out of ideas for
your family room? No
problem, we have tons!
Here are a couple of ideas
we think every family room
should have!
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CREATIVE USE
OF SPACE
Shelving under a
TV provides easy
access to games,
toys, and books.
VERSATILE OTTOMAN Ottomans provide storage,
serving areas, and extra seating. In this case, the four
units pull apart and can be placed where needed.
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HANG IT UP
DOUBLE DUTY
Create a gallery wall using
family memorabilia. Hang
Mom’s frames, paintings or
mirrors that used to hang
in the family home for a
personalized gallery wall.
Upholstered ottomans
are great to use in a
family room as they are
soft to the touch and
create additional seating
when watching TV.
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