Taking Back Your Old Den
It has been many years. The children are all grown up. They have residences and families of their own. All those years of fatherhood are about to pay off. Many years ago, you had a room that you could call your own. It was a sanctuary. Finally, you get your old study back. Here are tips to help you, in your transformation.
You can remove the old loft bed and any other beds. There is no longer a need for them. Take them to the attic or sell them. It is time to remove all the art and posters from the walls. This may be a bit sad. Take some pictures or videos, first. This will allow you to keep all of those special memories. You may find a few surprises under those stickers and posters. You might be patching holes and covering crayon art. You might need to strip the walls.
How would you like to save a lot of time and labor? Place paneling on the walls. Just set it up and nail it on. No wall preparation should be necessary. You can give your room a warm and cozy feeling with the right paneling. You also have the option to refinish the walls. You can paint them with any color you desire.
What shape is the floor? Will it last a few years? Maybe it is time for new flooring. Carpet works well for dens. It may not cost much to carpet a small room. Carpet remnants are an excellent choice. They are often very good quality for considerably less price. Carpet with padding already attached, is also available. Put it down with glue or a staple gun.
You might consider replacing all of the switches and electrical outlets. They get a lot of use and abuse in children rooms. By replacing them now, you may save yourself trouble, later. Will you need cable TV? Maybe you will need phone lines or Internet cable. Take care of that first, before you do much to the room.
You might wish to have a desk and a couch. It may be a temporary guest room, some day. Did you save the quilt set from the bunk beds? It is usually a good idea to save bedding. Store them in the closet, for future use.
How much tool storage do you have? Your den can be used to store some of your favorite tools. Toolboxes will stack and store easily. You can get large tool cabinets. They will hold your Husqvarna chainsaw.
Final thoughts
Are you getting your study back? Take your time and fix it the way you want it. Make sure that you have phone and electronic lines run first. Replace things that may be worn, like electric outlets. Consider any storage that you need, also.












