Create A Perfect Spot For Family Fun

A den is a cozy spot where you might enjoy a reading space or place a desk. You can also turn your den into a game room with just a few changes. Updating your den can allow you to maintain a spot to read or work and also enjoy games with family and friends. Here are five ways to upgrade your den into a family game room.

1. Put your walls to use

If you have bookcases in your den, look for ways to create built-ins. If you don't want to replace your bookcases, try to move them to a wall with a doorway or windows and use the bookcases to flank the openings.

Your newly bare walls are going to serve as a spot for games. You can put up a dartboard and mount corkboard around it to protect your walls. You could mount multiple monitors for more computer games or put in a game table and shelves for cards and board games.

2. Consider changing up the seating

If you update your tools for electronic games, you may find that your low, comfortable sofa and chairs for movie-watching aren't working. A few office chairs would not go amiss so that anyone with an interest in learning the latest computer games could sit comfortably and join in.

3. Customize your lighting

Movies are easier to view in dim light. As you set up your new family game room, make sure you add dimmers to light switches so you can catch all the details on the screen.

If there are windows in your den, a company such as Southern Traditions Window Fashions can make sure that you can fully dim the room on bright days. From blinds paired with heavy drapes to the addition of an awning, you will get more pleasure out of your favorite movies with the lights as low as possible.

4. Update the sound system

If you plan to use your game room for electronic gaming, adding built-in speakers around the space will make both games and movies more exciting. While you're considering new speakers, it may be time to update the soundproofing of the room.

For those with young children, now is also the time to wire in controls. Parents will need a kill switch for the gaming system. If your home router will be in the game room, you may also need a way to control that. Keep this in mind as you update wiring in the space.

5. Expand the footprint

If your den is very small, it's time to make a list of all the items you want in your family game room. Perhaps you've always dreamed of having a pool table. A company like Grander Construction will help you see what it would take to create the ideal game room for your growing family.

A den can be useful to a few folks, but your family game room can create a haven for friends and family that you can use all yearlong. Whether you're a gamer yourself or you just love having a spot to watch movies with great sound, your family game room will be worth the investment. Look for more renovation ideas on our Facebook and Instagram pages.