How to Make a Bedroom Into a Game Room
Posted: Saturday, December 25, 2010
by Autumn Lockwood
YourPictureFrames.com
If you have an extra or unused bedroom then you should consider converting it into a game room. Rather than wasting the space, think about how much fun your family can have playing in a game room. All you need is an unused room, a few decorating items and lots of games. Here are some fun and simple ways to convert an unused space into your very own game room.
The first step towards making a game room is carefully examining the room. If you already have furniture in the room, you will need to give some thought as to what to do with it. Or, you may want to re-purpose the bedroom furniture in a different way so that you can use them in the game room. However, some furniture pieces will probably need to be removed entirely, such as the bed itself. You may also want to store some items in case you want to use them in the future. You could also donate them to charity or even sell them in a garage sale or on an online auction site. Once you have the space empty, you can check out the walls and floor. If the room needs a boost, consider giving it a fresh coat of paint first before adding any new furniture to the room. Adding a nice coat of paint can really transform a tired old room into a fun new game room.
Great Furniture Pieces for Game Rooms
Although the furniture pieces you include will naturally be somewhat dependent upon the kinds of games you plan to play, there are a few items that are universally useful. A heavy duty table and chair set for everyone to sit around is often an important part of every game room. Tables are quite useful for card games or board games. But if you plan to play a lot of video games or watch movies, then you may want to focus on a television, entertainment center and some comfortable seating. If you have a tile floor or hardwood, consider adding a plush area rug to make it more comfortable for sitting on the floor.
Game Room Decorating Tips
Decorating a family game room can turn into a whole lot of fun. Family pictures in nice wood picture frames can also be used as wall art to give the room a personal touch. Or, try mounting old wooden game boards directly to the walls to add a decorative touch. There are also wallpaper patterns available which feature a game room theme. You can create an interesting chair rail border around the perimeter of the room by using simple playing cards, placed end to end. All you have to do is attach them using wallpaper border paste. If you want to display game instructions or old vintage game board boxes, consider framing them in some fun antique picture frames.
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