New media room
Client Brief
Build fit-for-purpose quality media room on newly constructed second floor section and update existing game room and living room, including fireplace.
Method
New media room: Used 22-ft vaulted ceiling space above 16 W x 20 L living room by adding upper floor to support new media room. Added wall and ceiling sound-proofing insulation. Ran 5.1 surround system wiring. Established media appropriate up-and down-lighting.
Entrance before
Entrance after
Game room: Update existing second-floor game room to include new dedicated circuits for mini fridge, media equipment and lights/outlets. Install cabinets and quartz counter tops. Add barn door entrance from game room to new media room. Reconstruct previous windows, archway, HVAC. Drywall, texture and paint.
Updated game room
Living room: Redefined living room and kitchen by installing ceiling beam on new ceiling trimmed out with stained birch and beefing up framing. Added electrical for can lights and fan. Drywall, texture and paint.
Living Room (with lower ceiling)
Fireplace: Replaced existing fireplace and cast stone with fully enclosed direct vent fireplace. Built hearth frame and added natural stone bench. Trimmed with shiplap, and crown and paint. Installed faux brick.
Fireplace before
Fireplace after
Results:
Halloween was the first opportunity to showcase the client’s new media center and was a very successful party.