First, this should not come as a shock. Spending all this time in at home in the quarantine has homeowners singing the praises and expressing the desire to return the rec room.
Don’t worry the media room is equally important, but as personal devices become more plentiful and everyone has their own, media rooms and man caves may be taking a back seat to the new room – THE REC ROOM, which is actually an old room that is
making a big comeback.
Today’s rec rooms are not the stereotypical Rec Rooms of the 70’s. No orange shag carpeting and tattered sofas here. Homeowners are in some cases going all out and creating beautiful spaces with the traditional games and tables like pool tables, foosball, table hockey, and Ping-Pong.
Rec rooms provide fun space and engaging activities that the whole family can participate in. A welcome change from watching movies is to have friends (adults and kids) over to “play”.
Homeowners like providing a space for their kids and friends to hang out, which give them peace of mind that they know where their kids are. Looking for some inspiration to spark your creativity? Check out Pinterest and their Basements, Man Caves & Rec
Rooms Collection Or these 24 lovely Rec Room ideas from Sebring Design and Build.
Below are some more reasons that it can be a great idea to put a rec room in your home.
1. Perfect for Parties.
Like we said it’s an old idea, but there’s a whole generation that has never played on games like these. Also, it’s a nostalgic evening for most adults!
2. It can be a DESIGN Statement
The sky is a limit. Forget the old 70’s basement, and make it a design masterpiece. Embrace the challenge and make it the perfect marriage of form and function.
3. Inclusive…for the Entire Family.
Provide lots of options including board games and puzzles, and see your family interact and engage with one another!
4. Tradition and Cheap Entertainment.
Designate a night and make it a weekly commitment – even if it’s only a couple of hours. Order pizza or serve finger foods.
5. A Rec Room can be Part-Time.
Convert your dining room (temporarily) or store large tables in the garage and spill out on to the driveway!
6. A Rec Room Can Be Whatever You Want It to Be. Pared down, or amped up.
It can be whatever you want and the perfect place to let go!
Want to get started creating your on rec room? Check out Salter’s Sources for some local contractors to help you out! Karen loves nothing more that entertaining with her friends and family. With lot of grandchildren to entertain she is a hug fan! Contact her today for some great suggestions about your space, all your real estate questions.
