Kid-friendly Media Room

When it’s time to wind down or take a play break, this room has plenty of space for the family to relax.

Webisode directed by Sarah Pirozek | Photography by Brian Francis

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After a long day of play in their newly renovated activity room that’s adjacent to this space, the family (including quintuplets) can grab a snack, watch a movie, and just hang out in their new media room. Its custom design meets all of their needs and includes a fully stocked hospitality area, a built-in entertainment center, and plenty of floor space for lounging.

Hospitality area A built-in snack center allows Mom to keep an eye on the children while whipping up a quick treat. She can pop popcorn in the microwave for a movie night, and store enough drinks for the whole gang in a small refrigerator.

Kitchen areaColorful details, such as the pendant light with a blue shade and multicolored tile backsplash, give the space a casual, cheerful touch.

Faucet detail A single lever faucet is easy to turn on and off, and the pullout spray is great for quick cleanup.

towel bar detail A grab bar, mounted on the outside of the base cabinet, creates a handy storage spot for dish towels and frees valuable space in the cabinetry.

Entertainment center The design associates in the Lowe’s kitchen cabinetry department created a custom entertainment center by mixing base cabinets with open shelving and beaded-board panels. The finished result is a timeless piece that offers plenty of storage for books, video games, and movies.

Storage cubes A blank wall near the hospitality center provides a perfect place for freestanding storage. The nine-cube organizer is paired with bright bins that can hold everything from action figures to small musical instruments.

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Project Details
Skill level: Advanced
Rough cost estimate: $9,665*

Flooring: $1,200
Paint: $100
Lighting: $200
Hospitality center: $4,910
Entertainment center: $2,715
Cubbies: $140
Accessories: $400

Rough time estimate: 2 weeks**
Flooring
  • laminate (Dolce Mahogany, #235110)
  • quarter round (Dolce, #238540)
  • underlayment (#114729)
Paint
  • walls (Valspar Ultra Premium, Holmes Cream 3004-10B, eggshell)
  • trim (Valspar Ultra premium, Du Jour 7002-6, semi-gloss)
  • ceiling (Valspar Ultra Premium, Honeymilk 7003-4, flat)
Lighting
  • 6 recessed lights
  • mini pendant (1-light, Portfolio, #268808)
  • glass shade (Litex, cobalt blue, #250180)
  • single switch wall plate (unfinished)
  • single duplex wall plate (unfinished)
Hospitality Center
  • cabinetry (KraftMaid, CrossCreek, Woodvale, Maple, Canvas finish, Special Order)
  • countertops (Corian, Festival, Special Order)
  • under-mounted sink (Corian, bone, Model 805, Special Order)
  • hardware (satin nickel, #23272)
  • faucet with pullout sprayer (Moen, LifeShine, #231740)
  • backsplash tile (American Olean; Iris, #70546; Gloss Biscuit, #1263; Bright Maize***; Bright Dark Wedgewood, Special Order)
  • backsplash bullnose tile (American Olean; Iris, #72763; Gloss Biscuit, #3625; Bright Maize***; Bright Dark Wedgewood, Special Order)
  • bone-colored grout
  • compact refrigerator (Frigidaire, Silver Mist, Model FRC05L5DM, #235875)
  • microwave (GE, stainless, Model JES1651SJ, #88838)
  • grab bar (Moen, brushed nickel, #61058)
  • blender (Cuisinart, #263256)
  • paper towel holder (Umbra, brushed nickel, #243389)
  • soap pump (#277991)
Entertainment Center
  • cabinetry (KraftMaid CrossCreek, Woodvale, Maple, Canvas finish, Special Order)
  • hardware (satin nickel, #23272)
  • willow basket set (mocha, #201836)
  • Tonka game rug (#206921)
Cubbies
  • cubby storage organizer (9-cube, Closet Maid, maple, #163256)
  • fabric drawer (Real Organized; yellow, #117400; pastel blue, #154859; green, #161107****)
  • hamper (Seville Classics, #204628)
Accessories
  • cordless blinds (Levolor, white, Special Order)
  • rug (8- x 10-foot, Mohawk Home, Four Squares, #35802)

*Does not include labor costs or applicable taxes, which vary by market.

**Does not include lead time for Special Order materials.

***Availability varies by market.

****Selection varies by market.

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