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Country Games Room with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Historic Farmhouse Renovation
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The gorgeous family room is located in an earlier addition to the historic stone house. Our architects expanded the door between the family room and sun porch for more open feeling. The millwork and trim was painted white and a black slate surround was added at the fireplace for a modern touch.
Manor Drive
Manor Drive
Restor HomesRestor Homes
Basement great room renovation
Tradition Colonial Transforms into Modern Farmhouse with Main Floor Remodel
Tradition Colonial Transforms into Modern Farmhouse with Main Floor Remodel
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
New paint, new flooring and a new fireplace mantle bring brightness and more modern design style to this once heavy looking room.
Modern Farm House Family Room- AFTER
Modern Farm House Family Room- AFTER
Lici Hoover Interior DesignLici Hoover Interior Design
Painting the walls and trim gave this room a fresh clean slate for us to create a beautiful board and batten focal point above the fireplace. The new quartz surround anchored the room with a class, and the lighting topped off the space with charm. Check out my website at: www.licihooverinteriordesign.com for more before & after photos!
Gathering Room
Gathering Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Custom stained wood arched opening. Wood species Poplar. Custom milled arch provided by Rockwood Door & Millwork. Custom cabinetry by Ayr Custom Cabinetry. Hickory hardwood floors and white beadboard wainscot. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.
Time for Terracotta
Time for Terracotta
Malinda OHara InteriorsMalinda OHara Interiors
Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic Farmhouse
Grand Interior DesignsGrand Interior Designs
Magill Home
Magill Home
Ryte Construction GroupRyte Construction Group
Manor Drive
Manor Drive
Restor HomesRestor Homes
Basement great room renovation
Two Sided Two Story Room Addition
Two Sided Two Story Room Addition
JD KitchensJD Kitchens
This gives a clear shot of the room addition and eat-in area. The vaulted ceiling gives way to the windows that line the rear of the house.
Gathering Room
Gathering Room
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Custom stained wood arched opening. Wood species Poplar. Custom milled arch provided by Rockwood Door & Millwork. Custom cabinetry by Ayr Custom Cabinetry. Hickory hardwood floors and white beadboard wainscot. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.
Family Room
Family Room
Carr Warner, ArchitectsCarr Warner, Architects
The family room steps down the dining room. This allowed for higher ceilings and the bonus of placing the family room, the screen porch, and the pool pavilion at the same level as the existing exterior pool
Manor Drive
Manor Drive
Restor HomesRestor Homes
Basement great room renovation
Contemporary Farmhouse Forever Home
Contemporary Farmhouse Forever Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Magill Home
Magill Home
Ryte Construction GroupRyte Construction Group
Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic Farmhouse
Grand Interior DesignsGrand Interior Designs
Family Room Remodel
Family Room Remodel
Madison BuildersMadison Builders
Completely renovated using all high grade materials it features all brand new systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, tankless water heater, roof, rain gutters). Amazing curb appeal with an open concept living connecting kitchen to living, dining and great room. 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom home with dual en suites features the ultimate chef's kitchen with custom shaker cabinets, large island, German engineered hardwood floors and brand new stainless steel appliances.
Renwick
Renwick
Country Style BuildingCountry Style Building
Riemore Custom
Riemore Custom
Heritage Homesteads Pty LtdHeritage Homesteads Pty Ltd

Country Games Room with Wainscoting 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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