Collegiate Living Room
Design on a Dime : Episode DOD-704 -- More Projects »
Bob Wriedt and his roommates, Dave and Don, are college students with a classless living room. The guys hope to have a space that will no longer be put down by their girlfriends.
The DilemmaHost Lee Snijders visits the guys and finds that while this space is so big, it is still full of unnecessary furniture. Getting rid of an extra couch and an unused piano will help. The enormous dirty area rug will be taken away to reveal the room's beautiful original wood flooring. The tattered and outdated window treatments will have to be replaced as well. Adding lighting will bring more people to the room in the evening and bringing the billiard and dart board accessories to a central location will alleviate clutter and help define the areas within the room.
The SolutionThe room is reconfigured into a functional new space fit for the college roommates and their friends--here's how the design team does it:
Two of the walls are painted a golden wheat color to draw attention to the coved ceiling.
Snijders creates a convenient spot for all of the gaming supplies. He makes a wall-mounted rec board that makes room for the pool cues and dart board and even incorporates a chalkboard where the players can keep score. The piece is created out of 1x4 boards with a 1x8 used for the bottom, which serves as a shelf for pool-playing accessories and the players' drinks. Cork is used behind the dart board to accommodate errant darts. Snijders cuts a notch into one section of the 1x4 board so that he can attach the plastic clips to hold the pool cues. Four barstools set underneath complete the game-playing area.
Burbridge enhances the existing wall sconces with new shades and beaded fringe. He also creates a gold and amber-colored beaded swag that is combined with the existing crystals that hang down beneath the shade.The Cost
Accessories - $319
- rug: At Home in the Valley - Owa Phoenix Jada Navy
- metal sign of dogs playing pool: The Gameroom Gallery - Pool-MS10
- game accessories: Billiards & Barstools
- clip-on lamp shades: Target - 074080535
- fireplace screen: Target - 085100100
- log rack: Target - 085100300
Furniture and floor covering - $247
- coffee table, fireplace tools, tv table: thrift store
- stools: Bed Bath & Beyond - beach wood - 2171381880
Window treatments and pillows - $164
- curtain fabric: Jo-Anns - Cocoalova suede cloth - 6618912
Lighting - $147
- floor lamps: Target - 074020842
Paint - $121
- wall paint: Benjamin Moore - 189 3B, Morgan Hill Gold
- fireplace paint: Benjamin Moore - 1232, Fresh Brew
Project Total - $998
Resources decorative project materials
Bed Bath & Beyond
Website:
www.bedbathandbeyond.com
rug
At Home in the Valley
Website: www.athomeinthevalley.com
decorative project materials
Target
Website: www.target.com
decorative project materials
Bed Bath & Beyond
Website: www.bedbathandbeyond.com
decorative project materials
Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts / Jo-Ann Etc.
Website: www.joann.com
paint
Benjamin Moore
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com
billiards accessories
Billiards & Barstools
301 N. Central Ave.
Glendale, CA 91206
Phone: 818-240-6355
Fax: 818-240-6245
Website: www.billiardsandbarstools.com
billiards accessories
The Gameroom Gallery
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