4 Ways To Make A Unique Television Den
Working a television den into a modern home can be tricky. Traditionally there’s something almost old-fashioned about this kind of space, and while that can be cozy, it doesn’t tend to fit into a classy, 2019 design. That said, it makes for an interesting challenge, both for how to make the place feel modern and attractive, and for how to make it unique. Dozens of steps can be taken to achieve these goals, but we have four tips to get you started.
Frame The Art
There’s often a temptation to fill a TV den with art relating to entertainment, whether that means film posters, photographs of favorite sports teams, or anything of the sort. This is obviously particularly common in more of a “man cave” situation, and while it can be sort of a fun look, there’s also something less than refined about it. This can be avoided with simple framing though, turning what could be tacky or college dorm-like decorations into attractive accents that suit the theme of the room. Best of all is that this is now easier than ever thanks to some online services that make framing easy and affordable, whether you’re sending in a poster or even uploading your own art. Within a matter of weeks you can turn a whole collection of loose art into framed pieces designed as you please and perfectly suited to the space.
Set Up Dynamic Lighting
The very word “den” speaks to the reputation of TV rooms as somewhat shut-in. There’s a dim, cozy, but almost claustrophobic connotation, and one you should work to combat in setting up a modern space to serve the same purpose. Ideally that means setting up natural light that can be let in and then effectively blocked off if and when the television is on. If that’s not an option though, you should still work with the virtually limitless modern lighting options that can give you full, “smart” control over how bright the room is and even what color the light is. It’s just a fun, nearly futuristic-seeming twist you can easily install in any space these days, and it can change the whole vibe of the room.
Install Signage You Can Rewrite
This is more unusual idea, but one that adds a fun, unexpected feature to the room. What we mean here is that you can install something you can write on or attach text to in order to keep it updated – perhaps a row of chalkboard strips, for instance, or even something more high-tech if you can rig it up. This can have multiple uses. For a sports fan, we like the idea that it could display the times of games to be watched in the room, or even the odds. With the accessibility of odds listings online these days it can be easy to put relevant information on a board before each set of relevant games, and this can be a lot of fun for a group to keep an eye on as they watch. For more of a film or television fan, the signage could simply be used as a sort of decorative box office guide. Again, it’s a more unusual idea, but it’s certainly unique.
Make The Furniture Adjustable
Traditionally, the move for this kind of space is just to go with the most comfortable couches and chairs possible. Some people opt for big, cushioned couches you can really sink into; some go for chairs that imitate theater seating; some even splurge on massaging recliners and things of that nature. The modern twist though would be to look into adjustable furniture, which is fast becoming trendy, and which is honestly extremely fun to play around with.
This furniture is essentially delivered in sections that can be pieced together like giant LEGOS to make various forms of seating, whether you want a row of chairs, a multi-sided couch, or even a massive day bed. It’s particularly fun to stock a TV den with this sort of furniture because you never know what kind of crowd you may have or what the mood might be for what you’re watching. Really, it’s the perfect touch.
