Guide To Designing Gun Rooms In Houses

1. Guide To Designing Gun Rooms In Houses Shooting has become a social sport in the United States with many gun owners choosing to build a gun room, a place to safely store their gun collection and enjoy an after shoot drink with friends, while displaying their prized wins. Usually a gun room also has an adjoining space to clean and dry the guns, while also being used for other practical tasks, such as boot cleaning. Designing a gun room usually requires the coordination of several specialties, which is why you want to find a reputable gun room specialist who can provide a complete end to end service. This way they will assist with the design, manufacture and installation of the gun room, saving time and energy, reducing the need to manage a number of different companies for one job. The size of the gun room you design should be based on your gun collection and whether you want to use the space as your own private study, a place to entertain guests after a day of hunting or shooting. Practical gun rooms will usually accommodate up to twelve guns and are around ten square meters in size, but you will need additional space for ammunition and any guest guns. It is always advisable to cater to the largest number of guests you expect to entertain on shooting days. You may want to add an adjoining area for cleaning and boot storage, also for clothing and ear protection, then you need at least forty square meters, offering a luxurious and comfortable space. The gun cabinets you choose will be designed based on your gun specifications. It will also be designed based on whether you want to store your collection vertically or horizontally. It is completely bespoke based on your needs. Remember to include drawers for ammunition. You want your gun collection displayed to the best advantage, while ensuring that they are secure and cannot be accessed by children in the home or intruders. Wood is the most common material used in gun room designs, offering shelving, cabinets and drawers, along with bespoke furniture to complete the design. Gun rooms that are also used as an entertainment space, where you can have a drink and cigar after a day of shooting should have a central table to lay your guns while cleaning or preparing them for the day. A desk for game books and files, don't forget a cleaning area and boot room, a drying area and individual lockers with some simple hooks. The boot room should have a sink, bench and worktop. For your storage area, consider a

2. drying rack, floor with built in drainage, safe for guests valuables, shower and toilet. Concealed lighting has grown in popularity with gun room designs, hidden inside cabinets to showcase their collection in the best possible light. LED lighting is the way to go, offering instant and bright light with low heat levels. When designing a gun room in the home, it's important to speak to your specialist about temperature and humidity. Gun rooms should never get too hot or too cold. Low or high humidity levels can damage some guns and cause corrosion, which is why you need to put controls in place. Most bespoke gun rooms will have a relaxing feel with the finest quality bespoke furniture, making it a space where you can relax with friends and enjoy a drink after a full day of shooting or hunting. Consider storage, such as shelving for books, side tables to place a drink while relaxing in a soft sofa or chair. Speak to your specialist about window shutters for security and trophy display cabinets. About Us: Julian and Sons is a leading fine custom woodworking specialist based below the Ozark Mountains in Herber Springs, North Central Arkansas. This is a family owned and operated business that is well established offering cabinetry and woodworking services. These master cabinetmakers take their work beyond cabinetmaking, providing a complete service from initial contact to design, build and installation. Julian and Sons build complete environments, while offering custom furniture, architectural milling and woodworking. They personally delivery, install and finish each project to the finest standards. With superior excellent, high quality materials and hand crafted pieces, the company remains a leader for fine custom woodworking. Visit https://julianandsons.com for more information.