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Making room for a TV and exercise equipment in a family room Making room for a TV and exercise equipment in a family room
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Susan and Rich Martel are planning to get a large television for the 18-by-17-foot basement family room of their Annandale home, and they want to reconfigure the furniture to accommodate that and another elliptical machine. Their top priority is a comfortable place to lounge in front of the television. Susan and Rich Martel are planning to get a large television for the 18-by-17-foot basement family room of their Annandale home, and they want to reconfigure the furniture to accommodate that and an elliptical machine. Their top priority is a comfortable place to lounge in front of the television.
Designer Bart Goldstein separates the exercise equipment from the sitting area and suggests placing most of the furniture against the wall to make the space feel more open.Designer Bart Goldstein separates the exercise equipment from the sitting area and suggests placing most of the furniture against the wall to make the space feel more open.
Goldstein, with Bart Goldstein Interior Design (301-983-9382), is based in Potomac.Goldstein, with Bart Goldstein Interior Design (301-983-9382), is based in Potomac.
Paint the walls a warm beige, such as Blanched Almond by Benjamin Moore , to give the room an open, airy feel.Paint the walls a warm beige, such as Blanched Almond by Benjamin Moore , to give the room an open, airy feel.
Place the exercise machines against walls to minimize their size and presence in the room. Place the exercise equipment against walls to minimize its size and presence in the room.
Plants add color and soften the look of the exercise equipment. Bring in additional color with art and throw pillows.Plants add color and soften the look of the exercise equipment. Bring in additional color with art and throw pillows.
Two small benches provide additional seating when needed, without overcrowding the room.Two small benches provide additional seating when needed, without overcrowding the room.
A sectional sofa allows for maximum seating while giving the room a cohesive, streamlined look.A sectional sofa allows for maximum seating while giving the room a cohesive, streamlined look.
Recessed lighting creates an even flow of light without cluttering up the space.Recessed lighting creates an even flow of light without cluttering up the space.
Furniture:Axis II three-piece sectional sofa in camel ($4,097, crateandbarrel.com); X bench in taupe Buffalo check ($369 each, ballarddesigns.com).Furniture:Axis II three-piece sectional sofa in camel ($4,097, crateandbarrel.com); X bench in taupe Buffalo check ($369 each, ballarddesigns.com).
Accessories: “Escape” framed print on canvas ($600, zgallerie.com); Persimmony 18-inch pillows ($49) and Henderson kilim 18-inch pillows ($45 each), both from homedecorators.com; Aegis two-piece glazed ceramic vase set ($218, overstock.com).Accessories: “Escape” framed print on canvas ($600, zgallerie.com); Persimmony 18-inch pillows ($49) and Henderson kilim 18-inch pillows ($45 each), both from homedecorators.com; Aegis two-piece glazed ceramic vase set ($218, overstock.com).
Tuscan four-piece media set in Tuscan cream ($2,799, ballarddesigns.com).Tuscan four-piece media set in Tuscan cream ($2,799, ballarddesigns.com).
Mirror cocktail table ($1,099, butler.furnituredirectly.com).Mirror cocktail table ($1,099, butler.furnituredirectly.com).
Edinburgh media center in white ($1,999, homedecorators.com).Edinburgh media center in white ($1,999, homedecorators.com).
Empire coffee table ($699, zgallerie.com).Empire coffee table ($699, zgallerie.com).
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