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Eclectic Games Room with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Cozy Library
Cozy Library
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Верея
Верея
«Галерея Фрейман» || Freimann Gallery«Галерея Фрейман» || Freimann Gallery
My Houzz: Brooklynites Take Up a Rural 1940s Farmhouse
My Houzz: Brooklynites Take Up a Rural 1940s Farmhouse
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic Town Home
Eclectic Town Home
Shannon Design Enterprises, Inc.Shannon Design Enterprises, Inc.
This more intimate sitting area is off the kitchen / bar and overlooks the back yard. The wicker chairs are a great place to drink coffee and read the paper in the morning. The seating area looks toward both the fireplace and the TV for a cozy spot for the couple's alone time. Photos by Claudia Shannon
Bohemian Beauty
Bohemian Beauty
STYLE WISE Interior DesignSTYLE WISE Interior Design
This colorful, bohemian home in San Jose pays homage to the resident's Indian heritage while still reflecting their modern lifestyle. These clients were very hands-on and were very involved in every part of the design plan. The most enjoyable part was sourcing one-of-a-kind items from artisans from around the world. Local artist JC Riccoboni drew the golden Tree of Life mural in the library, drawing inspiration from a book of contemporary Indian interior design borrowed from the client's library.
Casa-atelier d’artista a Como | 100 mq
Casa-atelier d’artista a Como | 100 mq
Chantal Forzatti architettoChantal Forzatti architetto
Bold Blue Family Room
Bold Blue Family Room
Segal & Wilmot Interior DesignSegal & Wilmot Interior Design
We designed this family room in a space which does not get much light, and is long and slightly narrow. It has a sloped ceiling so we painted it white and put in LED lights. The blue and white theme is evident in the dark accents walls, fabrics and velvet sofa. A black edged sisal rug grounds the seating area, and the tortoise roman shades add to the ethnic feel of the room. The TV is hidden in a carved armoire made from old teak ships. Charcoal gray behind the book cases and a gray carved mirror added more sophistication to the space.
Virginia Blue Ridge Mountain House
Virginia Blue Ridge Mountain House
Peter LaBau, LLCPeter LaBau, LLC
View of Family Room with arched Walnut Ceiling Truss Photo by: Peter LaBau
Cosy & Contemporary Basement Apartment in Belsize Park
Cosy & Contemporary Basement Apartment in Belsize Park
Casey & FoxCasey & Fox
Simon Maxwell
appartement classique à paris
appartement classique à paris
NOOOR architecte d'interieurNOOOR architecte d'interieur
photos: sebastien patron
Altbau renovation in Berlin Charlottenburg
Altbau renovation in Berlin Charlottenburg
TAKK STUDIOTAKK STUDIO
Gästeschlafzimmer
Bohemian in Brighton Sitting Room
Bohemian in Brighton Sitting Room
Camilla Molders DesignCamilla Molders Design
A Bohemian and eclectic interior was the brief given for this project. Layers of beautiful textiles, patterns and lots of colours were used extensively in this home to create unique and stunning living spaces. Photographed by Martina Gemmola
Westwood Condo
Westwood Condo
Custom Home Craft, Inc.Custom Home Craft, Inc.
Comfortable, Cozy Sitting Room
Comfortable, Cozy Sitting Room
Urso DesignsUrso Designs
This comfortable sitting room provides space for reading and TV viewing on the second floor of the owner's home. A small bedroom was converted into this cozy room. The homeowner's Native American rug provided the inspiration for the design.
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds Gallery
Budget Blinds and Inspired DraperiesBudget Blinds and Inspired Draperies
MONGE
MONGE
ATELIER DES MILLEATELIER DES MILLE
Cobble Hill Brownstone, Brooklyn, New York
Cobble Hill Brownstone, Brooklyn, New York
Zimmerman Workshop Architecture + DesignZimmerman Workshop Architecture + Design
This "back parlor" serves as the Family Room. The major move here involved removing built-in cabinetry that was no longer needed, and adding in a third window. We worked closely with local window experts and millworkers to preserve the historic integrity. The sectional is from Blu Dot; we like this piece because it offers lots of seating but is compact enough for smaller rooms.
Paris 5/ 180 m2/ Rénovation- Réagencement des espaces - Aménagement
Paris 5/ 180 m2/ Rénovation- Réagencement des espaces - Aménagement
Agence ClefsAgence Clefs
Quaint Den
Quaint Den
TJ Simone at Ethan Allen PrincetonTJ Simone at Ethan Allen Princeton
To keep this space open feeling, we decided to keep a neutral palette, and break up the solid tones with different patterns and textures. The glass coffee table also helps to keep the space open and light feeling, while still allowing an ample amount of seating.
Woodley Park Residence - Red Family Room
Woodley Park Residence - Red Family Room
Annie Elliott DesignAnnie Elliott Design
Dramatic red and gray medallion Roman Shades, layered Persian rugs, and a leather sofa in an eclectic DC Library/Famiy room. Photo credit: Angie Seckinger

Eclectic Games Room with a Reading Nook 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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