Family Room Pictures From Blog Cabin 2014
A place to gather, play games, and enjoy a casual movie night, the family room boasts warm colors, clever storage and a fireplace focal point refinished with granite.
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When designing the family, Mega Dens host and interior designer Anitra Mecadon, was inspired to create a 1920s, bootlegger bungalow vibe in a subtle way. "Anything you need to do as a family is incorporated into this space," says Anitra.
Flowers on Wood Coffee Table
A play on classic stripes and vibrant red hues, the thoughtful mix of accessories are used to entertain the eye and energize the space.
Recycled Wood Mirror
Modern and rustic, the Mega Dens team designed five live-edge wood mirrors displayed above the sofa.
Family Room with Gaming Corner
The family room location remained the same during Blog Cabin's renovation. Adding steel ceiling beams, a fresh coat of paint and bamboo flooring are among the updates that brought this space back to life.
Samsung Tablet on Circular Wood Coffee Table
A round wood coffee table is fashioned from a poplar tree stump that was struck by lightning. The Mega Dens team welded table legs from salvaged wood window sash weights.
Reclaimed Wood Lake Hamilton Wall Art
Reclaimed roof planks and studs create a rustic canvas for this custom, hand-painted Lake Hamilton art piece.
Stone Fireplace Closeup
Veneered recycled granite, in gray hues, clads the fireplace surround for a modern motif.
Game Corner with Dartboard and Shuffleboard Table
A shuffleboard table, constructed from industrial-style shelving on rollers, provides extra storage for blankets, books and games.
Shuffleboard Table Detail
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Dartboard and Oars
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Anchor Sculpture on Mantle
Statement-making pieces include a lighted anchor sign that shines brightly on the mantel.
Fireplace in Family Room
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Fireplace Closeup
Inspired by the original structure, a gas fireplace provides warmth, ambiance and energy efficiency.
JBL Wireless Speakers on Stone Fireplace
During the Blog Cabin's People Choice's voting period, the online community voted on a reclaimed mantel to be finished with a patina copper banding that fits with the room's décor.
The media wall is cladded in Ipe Brazilian hardwood. Since the natural red hues competed with the room's aesthetic, "we used black tea as primer, with steel wool and vinegar to bring it down to a brown color," explains project manager Dylan Eastman.
Couch and Table
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Chandelier Closeup
Sourced from a consignment shop, this antique chandelier invites charm and ambiance into the space.
Hidden Media Storage
A 65-inch, flat-screen TV hangs on the custom-designed media wall, which incorporates hidden storage for electronics.
Media Storage with Open Drawers
Rather than traditional hardware, rope drawer pulls add an unexpected rustic touch.
Dish Hopper in Media Cabinet
A DVR system preloaded with movies and other electronics are neatly tucked away under the television.
Family Room
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The home's original glass door connects the family room to an office space that continues the vintage design approach.
Green Glass Bottles on Hearth
Mismatched glass jars lend interest while not distracting from the grand fireplace design.
Chaise Sofa on Gray Area Rug
Whether enjoying a fun-filled game night or a blockbuster movie on TV, this warm, inviting room offers the best of modern, bungalow living.

Photo By: Eric Perry ©2014, DIY Network/Scripps Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved.