Summer is here, and for many of us, it’s time to tackle some of those renovations that may have been put off. For example, it’s a tough decision between installing a water system to get the best quality water in your home and more cosmetic renovations, that may lead be slightly more exciting. Instead of tackling a major house reno, many homeowners choose to focus on one particular renovation, and make the most of it!
If you’re to create a cohesive room – any room – in a house, it needs to have a theme in order to work consistently and benefit from a sense of character. A rec room is no different – it should have a centerpiece, such as a pool table or something similar to that, and three or so pieces of furniture, such as a coffee table and a couple chairs, so as not to overwhelm the rec room’s space.
The purpose of a rec room is meant for relaxation, entertainment, and activities with family and friends. In a way a rec room ought to be like a vacation inside of a person’s home and everything decorating choice you make should reflect that goal. There are five key elements to creating an amazing rec room in your home:
1. Placement: the placement of furniture cannot be overstated. A good room focuses on both practicality and style. When a person comes into a room they need to feel invited. The door is the invitation, the room is the event, and the recreational itemsare the activity!
2. Life: no room can truly be complete without greenery, so add some roses or plants in your rec room to give it life.
3. Metallic Elements: these are the small decorative objects that help add depth to a room. As the saying goes, “It’s the small things in life that make it worth living”, and thatcertainly applies to a room. These elements can be as simple as a small painting, a brass doorknob, etc. The point is it vary the elemental quality of the room enough to make it visually engaging.
4. Texture: this element will be used to add complexity to the overall feel of the room; combining objects of varying texture,like a pillow or a stone or a leather couch, it adds even more depth to a room. A unique reclaimed wood table for instancewill add history to your room, making it feel welcoming and inviting, but also the small crags and imperfections make it texturally interesting.
5. Contrast: The colour of the walls and the color of the furniture help to compliment one another. Dark rustic solid wood, with a reclaimed wood table, will play nicely off of cream coloured walls and earthy plant displays. If the walls were a dark color it would make the room feel small and claustrophobic, but by choosing a lighter neutral colour, like beige, everything in the room has a chance to pop. Remember, you’re going for character-y, not dingy! This isn’t a dive bar.
If you invite guests over to your house and want a good rec room, go with handcrafted wood furniture such as a reclaimed wood table, as well as plants, metallic elements, neutral coloured walls and objects of varying texture. This will offer any guest that comes over a true Canadian experience of class, comfort, friendliness, and enjoyment. What more could you want out of a rec room?