If it has been years since you updated your family room, it is probably past time for a redo. Once a room where the family simply gathered to watch TV or play board games together, the modern family room is evolving to keep up with modern technology and the changing times. Following a few interior design tips will help you bring your family room up to date to meet the challenges of today and the future.

Multiple zones 

The modern family room is no longer a place where everyone meets for a singular purpose, such as watching a movie together. The new family room will have multiple zones where each family member can do their own thing while still being surrounded by the ones they love. In fact, family members will likely be viewing their own screens, exercising, doing yoga, studying, or working in the family room.

Having a space where everyone can do their own thing in comfort is the key to a great modern family room. Arranging furniture in a way where everyone has their own space is important. Space planning will help you maximize every square foot of the room to make it functional and comfortable for every member of the family.

Make it tech-friendly

Being able to keep everyone's phones, tablets, and laptops connected and charged is the key to a great modern-day family room. Look for sofas and accent chairs with charging ports included. Install wall outlets with built-in ports to make it easy to charge a device from any area of the room.

Set up an unplugged area

As much as families love their technology, it is a good idea to teach everyone the importance of unplugging for periods of time. Including an unplugged area in the family room will remind your loved ones of the importance of taking a tech break. Partition off a quiet corner with a comfortable chair, bookcase, small table, and lamp for reading or simply relaxing.

While the family room has changed a lot over the years, it is still a place where memories are made, and families can interact with one another. Like it or not, modern technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve as time progresses. Updating your family room to keep up with the times will make it a place where the whole family can meet to share life together while still enjoying their favorite technology and doing their own thing. 

Contact a local interior design service, such as Stage 7 Design, to learn more.