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Things Every Family Room Design Needs to Be Complete

At the center of the home, family rooms are a haven for both relaxing and entertaining. No matter what age you are, you’ll find the family room design appealing as it brings together your loved ones and encourages spending quality time without the distractions of the outside world. From morning coffees to late-night chats, movie sessions, and holiday gatherings, family rooms will set the stage for some of your favorite family memories.

Our South Florida interior designers have designed family rooms in all sorts of shapes, styles, and sizes over the years. While aesthetics may shift, there are always some links across the board when it comes to design. If you are in the process of creating or renovating a family room design, it’s helpful to take a look at our list of the essential elements needed to create a balance of function and form. Use these tips to create a stunning and comfortable family room design that the whole family will enjoy.

FAMILY ROOM DESIGN TIPS

PLENTY OF COMFORTABLE SEATING

As your family room will likely be used for entertainment, comfortable seating is key to create a relaxing mood. Instead of a hard-backed chair, consider a large, comfy sectional sofa where the whole family can cozy up together while watching a film. Keep in mind that your sofa fabric needs to be both soft and durable as it will get a lot of usage over time. If you have young children, look for easy-to-clean performance fabrics, preferably in a pattern or color that won’t show stains easily.

Tip: Complement your sofa with an armchair, pouf, or bench. Extra seating always comes in handy!

Family Room Design Tips by Interior Designers

 

PRACTICAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS

When it comes to family room designs, you have to think equally as much about the functionality as the appearance. When you put the whole family in the same space, there are endless amounts of things that you’ll want storage for, from board games to books, blankets, and entertainment essentials. Having lots of practical storage solutions will make it easy to keep the room looking tidy (and keep small items from getting lost in the couch cushions). If your space allows it, we recommend adding sleek built-in cabinets. Other solutions include options like a storage ottoman, shelves, a storage bench, bookshelves, etc.

Storage solutions for family rooms
 

DISGUISED ENTERTAINMENT UNITS

Often, the focal point in a family room is a large TV. While a TV in itself isn’t particularly stylish, we’ve come up with clever ways of elevating the overall look so that it fits within your design. For example, we often create a feature wall around a TV unit to camouflage it with style. The entertainment units, custom or not, should be in harmony with the rest of your room decor.

 

 

 

PLAYFUL ELEMENTS

 
A family room should inspire play and allow you to let your hair down. They are cozy and informal, so choose objects for the family room that bring you joy and make you smile. Decorating your family room is a golden opportunity to add a pop of color with your paint and upholstery, some whimsical light fixtures, or a work of Pop Art. Make room for playful accents that will uplift the spirit.

 

 

 

PERSONAL TOUCHES

 
A house is not a home until you add in some personal and meaningful touches that reflect what your family is all about. Don’t neglect these small details because they are what brings life to your family room. Some suggestions include creating a gallery wall with your favorite family photos. You can also display your favorite books on your shelves, tchotchkes that you’ve picked up on vacations, and the perfectly imperfect art objects that your children made for you.

 

 

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