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Contemporary Games Room with a Home Bar Ideas and Designs

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Oak Park Soirée
Oak Park Soirée
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
With the ultimate flow and functionality of indoor and outdoor entertaining in mind, this dated Mediterranean in Oak Park is transformed into a soiree home. It now features black roofing, black-framed windows, and custom white oak garage doors with a chevron pattern. The newly created pop-out window space creates visual interest, more emphasis, and a welcome focal point. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC
Custom Mountainside
Custom Mountainside
Cullum HomesCullum Homes
BLUFFTOP House
BLUFFTOP House
GRAHAM architectureGRAHAM architecture
Photos: Aaron Leitz
Cow Hollow Modern
Cow Hollow Modern
Matarozzi Pelsinger BuildersMatarozzi Pelsinger Builders
This formally Edwardian home was seismically upgraded and completely remodeled into a modern residence consisting of concrete, steel and glass. The three story structure is served by an elevator and rests on an exposed concrete garage accessed by a grated aluminum gate. An eight by six foot anodized aluminum pivoting front door opens up to a geometric stair case with etched Starfire guardrails. The stainless steel Bulthaup kitchen and module systems include a 66 foot counter that spans the depth of the home. Photos: Marion Brenner Architect: Stanley Saitowitz
Floating shelves
Floating shelves
Studio 76 Kitchens and BathsStudio 76 Kitchens and Baths
In this two story addition, we designed a family room (or lounge) adjacent to the home gym. In one corner of the room sits a wet bar with a wine cooler, Artisan Grey Quartz countertop by HanStone, a Blanco Silgranit sink, and backsplash and side wall tile Ona Blanco with wave pattern by Porcelanosa. The floating shelves and the cabinets are from our very own Studio 76 Home line of cabinetry and design.
Custom Kitchen
Custom Kitchen
Structures Design Build TexasStructures Design Build Texas
Turtle Rock Residence
Turtle Rock Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
Architecture and Design by Anders Lasater Architects. Photos by Jeri Koegel.
South Florida Oceanfront Mansion
South Florida Oceanfront Mansion
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
Hamilton Terrace
Hamilton Terrace
Originate ArchitectsOriginate Architects
Games Room with Lightbox
A Storybook Cottage
A Storybook Cottage
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureGelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
Alex Hayden Photography
Contemporary
Contemporary
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
Grey Crawford
Presqu'ile Winery
Presqu'ile Winery
Caspary ConstructionCaspary Construction
Intentional & Elegant Modern Prairie-Style Home in Town & Country, MO
Intentional & Elegant Modern Prairie-Style Home in Town & Country, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The central, oversized stone fireplace in this modern prairie-style home features a slimline fireplace. The double sliding doors that open onto the covered patio are capped with sleek, thin transom windows that mirror the look of the fireplace.
Custom Contemporary Hills Home
Custom Contemporary Hills Home
Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CABrownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA
Scott Hargis Photography Open concept kitchen, nook, and family room. Substantial waterfall edge details at the islands. Custom leather seating in a rich burgundy.
Audio/Visual
Audio/Visual
Lucid Integrated SystemsLucid Integrated Systems
This project includes a wall mounted television with color rotating back lighting, home theater system, recessed in-ceiling speakers, and recessed server rack. Home automation systems can be controlled from your tablet or mobile device.
Einfamilienhaus K4
Einfamilienhaus K4
Hans-Peter Harms Interior DesignHans-Peter Harms Interior Design
Fairview
Fairview
Leslie MinerviniLeslie Minervini
Chuck Schmidt
Pool Polish
Pool Polish
LiLu InteriorsLiLu Interiors
The picture our clients had in mind was a boutique hotel lobby with a modern feel and their favorite art on the walls. We designed a space perfect for adult and tween use, like entertaining and playing billiards with friends. We used alder wood panels with nickel reveals to unify the visual palette of the basement and rooms on the upper floors. Beautiful linoleum flooring in black and white adds a hint of drama. Glossy, white acrylic panels behind the walkup bar bring energy and excitement to the space. We also remodeled their Jack-and-Jill bathroom into two separate rooms – a luxury powder room and a more casual bathroom, to accommodate their evolving family needs. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/hotel-inspired-basement-design/
Tuscany Estates
Tuscany Estates
Elle Cherie | Inspired InteriorsElle Cherie | Inspired Interiors
View previous portfolio work in Washington, DC
View previous portfolio work in Washington, DC
BasementRemodeling.comBasementRemodeling.com
Relax in this contemporary family room on the large sofa, which offers plenty of seating in this neutral space.

Contemporary Games Room with a Home Bar Ideas and Designs

If you’re lucky enough to have more than one reception room then you have a bit more freedom when deciding what to do with your secondary space. Families with children or just young-at-heart adults could opt for a family room or contemporary games room; whether it’s a pool or snooker table room, a comfy relaxation or TV area, a video games haven, a playroom packed with toys or a sports room with accompanying bar. Usually contemporary games rooms are naturally fun, recreational spaces so it’s important that the furnishings are functional but enjoyable with an emphasis on comfort, storage, games and entertainment. If you have the scope, family room extensions are a great way of extending from your kitchen or other area of your house to create a whole new, dedicated family space or contemporary games room. Basements are also wonderfully suited to house games rooms as they are usually soundproof and secluded so that loud games, films and cheers of success or failure won’t be heard next door or upstairs. If you do have, or plan on having, a separate games room, it’s a great opportunity to go to town on the games, entertainment, gadgets and laid back feel you can have in this informal living space. Look through the hundreds of family room ideas and games room ideas on Houzz to help inspire your own project.

What furniture does my family room or games room need?

This should be a relaxing place that promotes fun and socialisation, so fill the room with comfortable seating. Plush armchairs, wide sofas, bean bags and reclining chairs are all great games room ideas that promote R&R. Add coffee tables and side tables for holding glasses and plates (if they’re allowed), books, magazines and all the other knick-knacks that accumulate in a family room. TV stands or media units are great for keeping DVDs, audio systems, gaming consoles and all other gadgetry neat and organised. If you have small children, be mindful of free floor space for any rough-and-tumble and bump-able surfaces. A cosy rug will be a great addition but make sure it doesn’t easily slip under fast moving feet! If you’re going all out for the games room option then the sky’s your limit when it comes to games tables and other gaming equipment. Snooker, billiards and pool tables will keep competitive spirits busy but if you don’t have the room, table football could be a more suitable option. There’s also air hockey, poker tables, table tennis and cribbage tables; simply pick your game of choice. And of course, if you’re a big fan of the arrows a dart board will be a necessity, just make sure you have a safe area to practise in and your walls are well protected!

What family and games room decor should I use?

Photographs, artwork, colour schemes and textures that reflect the essence of your household will add charm and promote a sense of comfort and relaxation for your family. Fill the room with features your family love – films, board games, books, music and perhaps sports memorabilia. Keep decor functional and practical – pristine white upholstery and rugs are probably not the ticket for the hustle and bustle of a games or family room. If you love light or neutral tones family room ideas that could work include light leather sofas, which will be easy to clean in the case of any spills, and soft coloured cushions and throws that can be thrown in the washing machine whenever necessary. If you see your games room as a serious and competitive arena, set the mood with dark and grown up colours such as inky blues and deep greens, as well as lots of mood lighting. If you want the fun and games to stay lighthearted then you can keep your games room bright, colourful and punchy.

How do I create a family or games room space in a small house?

If you don’t have more than one reception room then it may seem out of reach to think about a games or family room design. However, if you have a large kitchen, consider an open plan kitchen family room – just adding a sofa or some comfy chairs and a space to read, watch TV or simply sip your coffee in the morning, will turn your kitchen into a cosy, relaxing family room that’s, most importantly, within easy reach of the fridge and food cupboards. Without a large kitchen or second reception room then it will be up to your living room to provide you with your games room or family space, and this is where storage will be your new best friend. Clever games room ideas such as hidden drawers in sofas; coffee tables and benches that store games, toys and DVDs; and clever media centres that hide away your TV, DVD players, consoles and Hi-Fi systems; can help make the room become more formal on separate occasions. Take a look through the photos on Houzz to get some great games room and family room ideas and inspiration. You may find the family or games room design you’ve been looking for and you can contact the professional that designed it to see if they can create something similar for you.
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