Flexible Family Rooms
Encourage Comfort and Conversation Plan furniture groupings as you sketch the room's layout. Don't line the perimeter of the room with furniture, leaving a big open space in the middle. Like the dance floor at a high school social, this only ... [... more]
Better Homes and Gardens USA |
Home Of The Year Awards 2007: Family/Media Room - ...
It's hard to imagine a home theater system being dangerous, but those heavy flat screens, blinking black boxes and protruding power strips can be a real hazard to curious 8-, 10- and 14-year-old boys. The owners of this media-equipped family room ... [... more]
Electronic House |
Upgrading A Family Room: Prep Work And Organization
The first part of any project is to determine the layout. Sketching out the design will help you determine what you want to do and what you actually can do. There are computer programs available that will create a 3-D image of the space. Place ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Q. Can A Family Room Also Be A Home Theater? - ...
I recently provided a friend with such a screen in his master bedroom. Concealed behind an existing beam, it drops down to divide the space into two different viewing areas, either from their king-size bed or from the sofa across the room. The ... [... more]
Electronic House |
Family Room Perfect Blend Of His, Hers - Electronic ...
The homeowners had already purchased their own TV, surround-sound receiver and subwoofer--a Sony Qualia 70-inch rear-projection set, a Denon surround-sound receiver and a Velodyne subwoofer. Mulholland finished off the system by adding seven ... [... more]
Electronic House |
Upgrading A Family Room: Removing Spindle Wall Partition ...
Use a reciprocating saw to cut off the spindles near the top (figure D). Be careful and do not just knock the spindles loose with a hammer because you might damage the ceiling at the top plate. Since ceiling panels can be hard to match, you want ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Upgrading A Family Room: Installing Corner Cabinet
When you are satisfied with the position of the cabinets on top, attach them to each other just like you did on the base cabinets. First, predrill the holes, making sure to stay in the thickest part of the edge trim. Tighten them together with ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Upgrading A Family Room: Installing Fireplace Mantel And ...
With the support blocks in place, it is time to install a new mantle and fireplace doors. First, install a breastplate that you notch out for a 2 x 4 brace. The notch is 3-1/3 inches and is level with the 2 x 4 brace (figure D). Predrill the ... [... more]
DIYnet |
DOORED CUBE
 Doored cube organizes your garage, bedroom, family room, or any space in your home. Interlocking system allows you to custom design your space. Heavy duty PVC plastic. 18 x 18 x 18" cubes. [... more]
Amazon.com |
The Family Room: Controlling It All - Electronic House ...
What's the occasion: a birthday bash for your best friend or a friendly card game for a few of your favorite co-workers? It doesn't really matter what type of get-together you're hosting; having it at your home is always a great idea. Your guests ... [... more]
Electronic House |
Cherry Finish 4 SHELF BOOKCASE
Cherry Finish 4 SHELF BOOKCASE ASIN B000O6JJX4 - Attractive piece of furniture, happened to be the size I needed. I'm unimpressed with the back of the unit, which is just a teeny step above those cheap cardboard ones. Still, a step above. I was also ... [... more]
$130.92
Amazon.com |
Speaker Placement Tips For Family Rooms - Electronic ...
More isn't always better when it comes to speakers. In other words, a seven speaker surround-sound setup won't necessarily sound better than a five speaker surround-sound arrangement. "In a smaller room that measures around 15-by-12 feet with ... [... more]
Electronic House |
