Castle-Inspired Basement

A grass mat with the official goal lines lays the foundation for active indoor fun. A homemade scoreboard features an electronic message board and chalkboard section for keeping track of the players and the score. And when the game is over, everything rolls up and tucks behind curtains.

Want your own scoreboard? Recreate this project with these step-by-step instructions.

The Cost

Paint and supplies – $500

• chalk board paint, $32 – The Home Depot
  
• castle paint, $125 – Benjamin Moore

Castle – $540

• plaster, $43 – The Home Depot

Soccer area – $200

• synthetic grass, $66 – The Home Depot
  
• electronic message board, $108 – Sky Mall

Throne – $150

• headboard, $46 – Salvation Army
  
• nightstand, $87 – Ikea

New furniture – $1,500

• couch and loveseat, $970 – Value City

Storage benches – $535

• shelves for storage bench, $192 – Ikea
  
• bench fabric, $41 – Jo-Ann Stores

Photo display – $160

• family photo display materials, $141 –The Home Depot

Media cabinet – $125

• storage supplies, $125 – The Home Depot

Accessories – $285

• accessories, $280 – Ikea
  
• trunks, $196 – Target
  
• curtains, $165 – Textile Discount Outlet

Total – $3,995