An Awning for the Gameroom

Here's an unconventional window treatment for you!

Jennie loves mixing it up a bit when it comes to fabrics and window treatments in her home. This past year I've shared Peyton's Room, Grayson's Room and a set of Pottery Barn panels we remade.

The upstairs gameroom is our latest project. This room has three east-facing windows with plantation shutters for light control and privacy. Jenni wanted something fun and unexpected to add more color to this space. We decided on an awning.

The awning is made from 2x2's and measures 116"L x 24"H x 12"D.

After showing him the idea, Jenni's handy husband made the frame for the awning. The frame is in 3 equal parts to make it easier to put together as well as transport up the stairs. The pieces were then screwed together in the game room.

For the awning fabrics we chose a large red and cream buffalo check for the body and a blue turquoise with brown yarn detail for a ruffle along the lower edge. A solid brown piping was added between the two.

I allowed for a 6" drop where the awning slope stops. The sides were sewn to fit the angle of the frame. The entire awning was then stapled onto the frame.

 

The frame as seen from underneath the awning.

The frame was installed by securing it to 3, 2x2" wood cleats screwed into the wall.

The gameroom sits right beside this gorgeous mini kitchen (See why we chose the turquoise accent?) with a theatre room just beyond. How fun is this? I'm LOVING this paint treatment!

 Edit: This color is Benjamin Moore's Surf Blue #2056-30

We also added a couple of accent pillows to sit along side her adorable "r" (for the family name) pillows.

Jenni says her family is up here all the time!
Who wouldn't want to hang out in this space?
So fun! 

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