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Country Games Room with a Built-in Media Unit Ideas and Designs

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Arlington Street Remodel
Arlington Street Remodel
Jamie House DesignJamie House Design
In planning the design we used many existing home features in different ways throughout the home. Shiplap, while currently trendy, was a part of the original home so we saved portions of it to reuse in the new section to marry the old and new. This is the upstairs TV room/ stair loft. The house's original shiplap was saved to wall the stairwell. We wrapped that same shiplap around as the wet bar backsplash and small ledge. All of the furniture and accessories in this space are existing from the homeowners previous house.
Spicewood Ranch
Spicewood Ranch
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
My Houzz: Rustic Meets Refined in a Converted Ohio Barn
My Houzz: Rustic Meets Refined in a Converted Ohio Barn
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Formally the barn's main entrance, the gathering area is the primary connection between the kitchen and the four-season porch. Large scale glass doors and transom windows mark the transition with a nod to the barn's history, while offering a virtually unobstructed view to the room beyond.
Sater Design Collection's 6796 "Megan's Bay" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6796 "Megan's Bay" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's Farmhouse/Cottage Home Plan Megan's Bay (Plan #6796).
Modern Farmhouse House Family Room
Modern Farmhouse House Family Room
Creative BuildCreative Build
paneled ceilings
Boothby Residence
Boothby Residence
Richard Moody & Sons Construction LLCRichard Moody & Sons Construction LLC
Modern farmhouse meets beach house in this 2800 sq. ft. shingle-style home set a quarter mile from the beach on the southern Maine coast. Open concept downstairs. Great room with built-in window seat with bookshelves above, gas-fireplace with cultured stone surround; entertainment center to right of fireplace behind cabinet doors. White oak floors, coffered ceiling, Photo: Rachel Sieben
Wingate Custom II
Wingate Custom II
RiverStone Custom BuildersRiverStone Custom Builders
Yes, these are reclaimed beams installed in a brand new home!! We love a good coffered ceiling, but this space and client called for something special!!
Distinctive Remodeling Solutions
Distinctive Remodeling Solutions
Barbara Brown PhotographyBarbara Brown Photography
Barbara Brown Photography
Garage to Guest Suite Transformation
Garage to Guest Suite Transformation
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
Such a fun lake house vibe - you would never guess this was a dark garage before! A cozy electric fireplace in the entertainment wall on the right adds ambiance. Barn doors hide the TV during wild ping pong matches, or slide to neatly cover display shelving. The double glass door at the back of the room was the location of the old overhead garage door.
Bridge House
Bridge House
Alex Oliver Associates LimitedAlex Oliver Associates Limited
Family room Photographer: Simon Maxwell
Farmhouse Remodel
Farmhouse Remodel
Lange Custom Builders, Inc.Lange Custom Builders, Inc.
Rustic Stone Fireplace with Reclaimed Mantle
Rustic Stone Fireplace with Reclaimed Mantle
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Halquest Cobble Creek stone is used on the great room fireplace and a hand-hewn reclaimed mantle. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Equus
Equus
Mark Cristofalo & CompanyMark Cristofalo & Company
Entertainment Center Portfolio
Entertainment Center Portfolio
Wood By Designs at Lakewood RanchWood By Designs at Lakewood Ranch
The Kristin Entertainment center has been everyone's favorite at Mallory Park, 15 feet long by 9 feet high, solid wood construction, plenty of storage, white oak shelves, and a shiplap backdrop.
Farmhouse Living Room with Blue Accents
Farmhouse Living Room with Blue Accents
Anna Lisa Avelar Interior DesignAnna Lisa Avelar Interior Design
sectional, fireplace, console, sideboard, white oak, media cabinet, entertainment center, fireplace, metal fireplace, steel fireplace. Christopher Stark Photo
My Houzz: Rustic Meets Refined in a Converted Ohio Barn
My Houzz: Rustic Meets Refined in a Converted Ohio Barn
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Instead of choosing a conventional entertainment system, Franklin designed integrated shelving in his gathering area. By utilizing the flip-side of his dining room storage, he has created a system that effectively serves many purposes without interrupting the flow of the main floor.
Time for Terracotta
Time for Terracotta
Malinda OHara InteriorsMalinda OHara Interiors
MODERN BARN CONVERSION - PONTELAND
MODERN BARN CONVERSION - PONTELAND
Studio DeanStudio Dean
This is the 'comfy lounge' - in contrast to the family room this one is calm, it is peaceful and it is not a place for toys! The neutral tones and textures in here are a delight and the colour is subtle, shaded and tonal rather than bold and pop like. You can kick of your shoes and grab a cuppa in here thats for sure.
Harmony Showhome - Calbridge Homes
Harmony Showhome - Calbridge Homes
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Heather Scott Home & DesignHeather Scott Home & Design
Brian Cole Photography

Country Games Room with a Built-in Media Unit 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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