Every family needs a special place to come together, share laughs, watch movies, cheer for their favorite sports teams, and just enjoy each other’s company. For us, that place has always been our family TV room. But, it wasn’t always the cozy, inviting space it is today. This post shows you how we transformed a room into our favorite hangout spot, complete with DIY bar seating, stylish brick accents, and chic vertical shiplap.
The Vision For Our Family TV Room
Our goal was to create a warm and welcoming space where comfort meets style—a place that feels just right for movie marathons or watching the big game. I wanted our TV room to be practical yet aesthetically pleasing, blending rustic charm with modern comforts.
Building a Raised Bar Seating Area
This transformation of adding a raised bar seating area not only maximized the room’s space but also turned it into a dynamic, multi-functional area perfect for hosting friends and family. The bar seating addition and the installation of brick and vertical shiplap contributed significantly to the room’s new look and feel, creating a cozy place for watching movies, sports games, and hanging out as a family.
Adding Brick To The Bar Seating Area
Installing thin brick is simpler than you might think, and the transformation it brings to any room is truly remarkable. Whether you’re aiming to create a rustic accent wall in your family room or introduce a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen, thin brick is an excellent choice. Its versatility and beauty make it suitable for enhancing both modern and traditional decor. The installation process is straightforward, making it a fantastic DIY project that delivers significant impact. Imagine the warm, inviting atmosphere it can bring to your family TV room, turning it into a cozy, stylish haven. Trust me, the effort is minimal compared to the stunning, lasting results you’ll achieve with this timeless material.
Adding Vertical Shiplap
Vertical shiplap offers a refreshing twist to the traditional use of shiplap in home design. By positioning the boards vertically, this style departs from the typical farmhouse or coastal look associated with horizontal shiplap, leaning instead towards a more contemporary and classic aesthetic. Its clean, upright lines not only enhance the visual height of your ceilings but also bring a new dimension to your walls.
This makes vertical shiplap an excellent choice for revitalizing any area in your home, from the living room to the bedroom, infusing elegance and a sense of spaciousness.
Choosing The Perfect Media Cabinets
When setting up your family TV room, selecting the right media cabinets can dramatically enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your space. We chose the weathered grey color, which is currently unavailable. Maven Lane Home offers these cabinets in other versatile colors including black, a light wood, and another appealing wood tone. This range of colors ensures you can find something to match your room’s decor seamlessly.
You can purchase these media cabinets conveniently from Amazon or directly from the Maven Lane Home website. This flexibility allows you to shop in the way that best suits your preferences. Initially, I planned to build custom built-in cabinets. However, after considering the high costs of wood and supplies, plus the extensive time commitment required, opting for these pre-made cabinets was a no-brainer. They provide a practical and budget-friendly alternative without compromising on style or quality.
The cabinets have flat side edges that are ideal for pairing. By placing two units side-by-side, you can create the illusion of a single piece that looks custom-made for your space. This feature is particularly useful if you’re aiming for a streamlined look with ample storage.
If you feel like personalizing your cabinets further, adding hardware is a breeze. For guidance on how to add hardware to elevate the look of your cabinets, check out this helpful tutorial: How to Elevate Your Kitchen: A Guide to Installing New Kitchen Hardware.
