Designer's Touch: 10 Cozy Dens
Elevate your den from DVD dumping ground to a welcoming, sophisticated room using these pro tips
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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