Renovating your family room is one of the least expensive renovation projects for your home, the reason being there is no plumbing to deal with or expensive appliance to purchase. The average Family room renovation cost anywhere from $5,000 - $10,000.

So you have dreamed of that perfect family room for years, making a big space for the family to gather on special occasions like Christmas or family night watching the football game. You have a design in mind and where to go from here.

The following is a few simple steps to consider before starting your family room renovation.

The Budget

Making sure your family room of your dreams does not break the piggy bank you want to make sure that you keep within your budget. You can expect to spend around 20% on labor cost, therefore keeping that in mind you can have a more precise amount of what you can spend.

Focal Point of Your Family Room

To make a family room dynamic you should consider a focal point. There are a couple of ways to achieve this. One is a wall unit that becomes an entertainment center and the other is a Fireplace with a mantel.

Entertainment Wall Unit

If you are buying the wall unit already set up you are looking to spend around $1500 but if you are looking for one that is custom they can go upwards of $5000 dollars.

Whatever wall unit you decide to go with making sure that you always think about things such as electrical, making sure you have enough plugs behind the unit.

Also, consider the size of your TV. and leaving room enough so if you ever want to upgrade. Wall Units are also perfect for putting in great sound systems.

Fireplace & Mantel

This is where you truly can get creative. From using marble, slate, granite or limestone the possibilities are endless. You truly can make your fireplace your own unique design.

Some things you need to consider is the functionality of your fireplace. Is it going to be gas or electric or a traditional wood burning fireplace? Conder the area you live in and how much use your fireplace will actually get. Keeping those factors in mind will help you decide on what is the best solution for your fireplace when it comes to your family room.

Windows

Another important part of the family room is the window and the type or style you choose.  Selecting the right window for your family room. Do you want a huge bay window?

Also considering what direction your family room faces and what type of lighting into the room will help you determine what type of window you want.

Your location should play a role in what type of window you choose, for instance, if you live in Florida you are prone to hurricanes. you might want to think about installing Impact windows into your family room.

Impact windows not only keep your family safe from hurricanes but they are an extra measure for the security of your home as well. They are also great for savings with your energy cost.

Walls

Your walls can also bring a family room together and will give it that unique style. You might consider painting which would be the cheapest method. A professional paint job depending on the square foot of the room will cost between $500 - $1000 dollars.

Perhaps you are looking more towards Wallpaper. The cost of wallpaper ranges between $50 - $500 dollars.

Some people might even want to go with a totally different look and have an interior stucco applied to the walls which will give your family room a wall with a coarse finish which can add a visual depth as well as being warm and inviting.

Flooring

Choosing what flooring to place into your new family room should not only come down to personal preference but family traffic. What type of family traffic you have can play a major role in what type of flooring you choose. You don't want Rex the beloved family golden retriever mucking onto your new white plush carpet, perhaps in this instance, a nice scratch resident easy to clean wood flooring might fit the bill.

Whatever design you choose to have for your new family room let the professionals at K-Boys Construction and renovation services help. We are here to answer any questions you have and always provide a free estimate. Contact us today!