The leaves are beginning to change to vibrant autumn hues. Children carry lunch boxes and wait for their school buses. The swelter of summer gives way to a gentle breeze that can only herald the arrival of one thing – football season.
But is your living room ready for America’s favorite sport? You might be thinking that, like Tom Brady, that old recliner still has some touchdowns left in it. But you’re the general manager here, and it’s time to get your personal stadium in shape. Don’t worry, we’ve got football game-room ideas that’ll get you ready for kickoff.
If you set the right environment with some quality living room furniture, the tailgate party will be moving to your house this year. Think of your furniture as your roster – what will it take to put a winning team together?
Get a good view of the action
Your large-screen HDTV is, of course, the centerpiece come gametime. Like the uprights on the field, you want it well supported and highly visible. Choose a console table that raises it to a comfortable eye level for those on the couch. If you like to tuck all the tech away post-game, consider a console with drawers that will keep speakers and cords out of view.
A good couch is like a good quarterback
A quality, comfortable couch is your star player. Your friends won’t want to scrunch in together on a dainty loveseat – consider a sectional sofa so everyone has appropriate room to shout, jump up and down, and high-five one another. Some quality furniture manufacturers offer several options that allow you to customize your furniture to best suit your team’s colors.
Now let’s say you have a visitor who’s normally likeable but happens to be cheering for the opposition. How about a bench for fans of the wrong team?
Keep the food off the field
Once you have a high-quality, American-made couch, you certainly won’t want your friends spilling beer and hot wings all over it. End tables are essential for keeping stains on the sidelines.
But end tables only get you to midfield. To keep your neighbor Eddie from hogging all the nacho dip, you need a coffee table or sofa table so everyone can help themselves. Another useful option for keeping food off the carpet are food tables and trays. These have the benefit of easily folding up for storage once the gang clears out.
Are you ready for kickoff?
Creating a great football game room won’t ensure your team wins, but it can help create a fun environment for you and your friends. There are a few key rules in the playbook that you should follow:
- Buy quality – think of how many hours of rough use you’ll put it through. Look for living room furniture that will see you through to Super Bowl CXX (that’s Super Bowl 120, in 2038). It may cost a little more than mass-produced furniture, but it will likely have a much longer career.
- Buy American-made – America’s favorite sport deserves high-quality, American-made furniture.
- Consider craftsmanship – Furniture made by skilled craftsmen will stand out for its quality, and also stand the test of time. Consider highly-renowned, Amish-made furniture for your football game room.
- Keep your team in mind – As you assemble your ultimate football room, nothing identifies a die-hard fan more than a game room that proudly flies your team’s colors.
Adirondack Furniture is a great place to start planning your football game room. The company has a variety of living room furniture manufactured by Amish craftsmen. Visit one of the two locations in Syracuse, or browse our living room furniture online.
