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This Super-Cute Family Room Used To Be A Dusty Man-Cave. Here’s How We Transformed It On A Budget

We turned this room equipped with a pool and foosball table into a bright open family living space.

Transforming that junk-collecting area of your home into a comfortable, usable space is easier than you think. In this episode of The Home Primp, Chatelaine Home Editor Alexandra Gater sets out to declutter and redecorate a man-cave-turned-rec-room.

The challenge:

Do you have a corner (or, let’s face it — a room) in your house that’s reserved for things you just don’t have anywhere else to store? In this week’s Home Primp, we collaborated with lifestyle vlogger Elle Lindquist. Her loft space was a cluttered dumping ground without any real function. She wanted a space where her family could kick back and relax — one that doubled as a place for guests to stay overnight.

Elle Lindquist before

How we primped it:

After getting rid of the pool and foosball table, there was such a bright, open space to work with. We set out to create a living room/guest room/playroom hybrid using some removable wallpaper, investing in a double-duty couch and creating a play nook for Elle's sons.

Living room ideas Photo, Andreea Muscurel.

How much we spent: $971

Watch the full transformation above.

Products featured:

Home primp family living area

This Super-Cute Family Room Used To Be A Dusty Man-Cave. Here’s How We Transformed It On A Budget

Sofa-bed

Structube.

grey betty sofa bed from structubePhoto, Structube.

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Cactus wallpaper

Rocky Mountain Decals.

self adhesive cactus wallpaperPhoto, Rocky Mountain Decals.

Frame

Ikea.

black ribba frame from ikea

Wall art

Etsy

wall art that says be still my soul from etsyPhoto, ChipiArtPrints.

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Floor lamp

Ikea.

This Super-Cute Family Room Used To Be A Dusty Man-Cave. Here’s How We Transformed It On A Budget

Pink paint (Full Bloom)

Benjamin Moore.

benjamin moore full bloom paint on wall in office roomImage, Benjamin Moore.

Shelf

Ikea

This Super-Cute Family Room Used To Be A Dusty Man-Cave. Here’s How We Transformed It On A Budget

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Plant pots

Ikea

kolokvint plant pots on window sillPhoto, Ikea.

Chalk markers

Amazon.

Chalkola chalk markers in classic colorsImage, Chalkola.

Seat cushion

H&M.

yellow patterned seat cushion from h&mPhoto, H&M.

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Dotted cotton rug

H&M.

dotted rug from h&mPhoto, H&M.

Pineapple ceramic candle

Indigo.

pineapple shaped ceramic candle from illume/indigo

Seagrass basket

Ikea.

This Super-Cute Family Room Used To Be A Dusty Man-Cave. Here’s How We Transformed It On A Budget

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Pom tassel curtain

Anthropologie.

blue pom pom tassel curtains from anthropologie

Avocado candle

Indigo.

FRESH FASHION CANDLE with BRAVO AVOCADO design

Eye candle

Indigo.

This Super-Cute Family Room Used To Be A Dusty Man-Cave. Here’s How We Transformed It On A Budget

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Cotton canvas play tent

$45, Amazon.

This Super-Cute Family Room Used To Be A Dusty Man-Cave. Here’s How We Transformed It On A Budget

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