Designer's Touch: 10 Cozy Dens
Elevate your den from DVD dumping ground to a welcoming, sophisticated room using these pro tips
Houzz Contributor. Shane Inman is president and senior principal interior designer of The Inman Company. After earning a B.A. in interior design from Michigan State University, he started his career specializing in custom kitchen and bath design. He is a certified interior designer by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), a certified kitchen designer by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and also holds the highest-ranking memberships with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
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The den has been comfortably situated under the living room's shadow for far too long. It is high time to redesign, repaint and rearrange your den to make it shine. Try your hand at a few of these designer tips to bring your den back into the limelight.
1. Shelf-centered. Boost your den's ego and proudly flank the sofa with shelving for unity and organization. Use your new shelf space to display your favorite photos, art and bric-a-brac.
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| 2. Den of knowledge. Want a library but don't have the space? Transform your den into a miniature Library of Congress by installing cabinetry from floor to ceiling. Load with your collection of hardcovers and paperbacks for instant character. |
| 3. No more writer's block. Incorporate a personalized desk area into your den to stimulate creativity. |
| 4. Den-ocracy. Change is always good. Turn the office adjacent to the living room into a den that everyone in the house can equally enjoy. Design justice for all! |
5. Den of sophistication. Envelop your entire den in wood paneling for sophistication and timeless elegance. Nothing says warm and cozy like wood.
6. Just the right fit. If you have a small room that isn't large enough to be a bedroom and isn't small enough to be a home office, simply create your own den. Forfeit the traditional sofa and add two easy chairs for perfect TV viewing.
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| 7. Hidden agenda. Set a daybed behind a wall of draperies in your den for extra sleeping space. Den by day, guest bedroom by night. |
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| 8. Kiddie corner. Turn your existing den into a gallery of glorious and original canvas work by your Picasso-in-training. Your entire wall of artwork has just become your decor. |
9. Den right. Install a row of cabinetry, an undercounter refrigerator and a countertop to any wall in your den for your own private bar. Add open shelving and club chairs, and your den will soon resemble the Ritz-Carlton.
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| 10. Zen den. Restore enlightenment and serenity to your corner of the house. Relax your senses with easily installed ambient lighting from an electric fireplace. More Designer's Touch: 10 Tidy Laundry Rooms The Kitchen 10 Playful Nursery Rooms |
Comments
xkahnwall Saw a pic of a den/living room of wall unit with tvon it and sectional facing it and can't find it! Please send pics!
14 months ago · Like
Casart Coverings Clever naming for each style illustrated: den of knowledge, zen den shelf-centered and hidden agenda.
14 months ago · Like
Willow Murphree Zen den is my favorite, and then Just the right fit.
12 months ago · Like
toontowndiva no more writer's block with a tie between just the right fit and hidden agenda...
12 months ago · Like
sblee Love #5...the sophisticated den. It look so warm and inviting to me!
12 months ago · Like
Autumn Barnum #2 Looks cozy and lived in, lol however I would have to organize the book shelves; also liked # 7
12 months ago · Like
Sally Pavlus 2nd pic- Den of knowledge. So comfortable/cozy looking. Love it!
12 months ago · Like
dfbo #2 is thoughtfully designed and cozy.
12 months ago · Like
Lynne Barton Bier - Home on the Range Interiors I like number one the most although the decision was tough. I like the way the shelves frame the sofa and the overall color scheme is soothing. It invites you to sit down and relax, which is what a den should do!
12 months ago · Like
Pat Nuss I saw a photo of a den painted high gloss Navy blue, can't find it
5 months ago · Like
Ideabook published on May 7, 2012.
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