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Enclosed Games Room with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Library and Music Room in Suburban North London
Library and Music Room in Suburban North London
Charlotte Heather Interiors LtdCharlotte Heather Interiors Ltd
Our clients wanted a space where they could relax, play music and read. The room is compact and as professors, our clients enjoy to read. The challenge was to accommodate over 800 books, records and music. The space had not been touched since the 70’s with raw wood and bent shelves, the outcome of our renovation was a light, usable and comfortable space. Burnt oranges, blues, pinks and reds to bring is depth and warmth. Bespoke joinery was designed to accommodate new heating, security systems, tv and record players as well as all the books. Our clients are returning clients and are over the moon!
27. Family Lounge
27. Family Lounge
Chroma HomeChroma Home
Library
Library
Laurie S Woods, ASIDLaurie S Woods, ASID
Billy Cunningham Photography & Austin Patterson Disston Architects, Southport CT
Colorful Downtown San Diego Condo Small Space - Living Room
Colorful Downtown San Diego Condo Small Space - Living Room
DANIELLE Interior Design & DecorDANIELLE Interior Design & Decor
This small space packs a punch. With the dark wood floors and the bright white walls the bright colors have a great foundation to pop off of. Outside of the box thinking with two drapery colors and a crystal chandelier. The Green West Elm sofa sits in front of open bookshelves. The wall book shelf is attached and great for small space storage. Using the vertical space and saving valuable floor space. incorporating vintage tables and a bright colorful chair adds a ton of character to this small condo. Designed by Danielle Perkins of Danielle Interior Design & Decor. Living room photographed by Taylor Abeel Photography.
Laurelhurst Kitchen and Library
Laurelhurst Kitchen and Library
UserUser
Big Sky Snowbound Contemporary
Big Sky Snowbound Contemporary
Penny Lane Home Builders, LLCPenny Lane Home Builders, LLC
Vacationing at Home in Naperville
Vacationing at Home in Naperville
Siena Custom Builders, Inc.Siena Custom Builders, Inc.
Two story family room with overlook from second floor hallway. Gorgeous built-in bookcases house favorite books, family photos and of course, a large TV! Marina Storm - Picture Perfect House
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Roscomare Library
Roscomare Library
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Clark Dugger
Lincoln Park Vintage Featured in Domino & House Beautiful
Lincoln Park Vintage Featured in Domino & House Beautiful
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
This cozy family room opted for comfort without sacrificing style. Nestled around an ornate fireplace a colorful ottoman sits on a kilim rug inviting you to kick your shoes off and relax with a book. Graphic draperies fill up one wall tying in the other green accents throughout the space. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Merilane
Merilane
Stonewood, LLCStonewood, LLC
Appartement LAURISTON - PARIS 16
Appartement LAURISTON - PARIS 16
KAST DESIGNKAST DESIGN
Lake Front Home, Arlington, MA
Lake Front Home, Arlington, MA
Distinctive InteriorsDistinctive Interiors
Contemporary Mediterranean Escape in the City
Contemporary Mediterranean Escape in the City
JTID Inc.JTID Inc.
The den which initially served as an office was converted into a television room. It doubles as a quiet reading nook. It faces into an interior courtyard, therefore, the light is generally dim, which was ideal for a media room. The small-scale furniture is grouped over an area rug which features an oversized arabesque-like design. The soft pleated shade pendant fixture provides a soft glow. Some of the client’s existing art collection is displayed.
Jones Bridge
Jones Bridge
Sanabria & Co LLCSanabria & Co LLC
491 Echo Spur
491 Echo Spur
Windermere Real EstateWindermere Real Estate
Tudor Modern
Tudor Modern
RUHL STUDIO ArchitectsRUHL STUDIO Architects
Image Courtesy © Nat Rae
Glamorous Wine Country Retreat
Glamorous Wine Country Retreat
Julia Katrine DesignsJulia Katrine Designs
Built in concrete bookshelves catch your eye as you enter this family room! Plenty of space for all those family photos, storage for the kids books and games and most importantly an easy place for the family to gather and spend time together.
Bedford Hills, NY
Bedford Hills, NY
ROK CONSTRUCTION INC.ROK CONSTRUCTION INC.

Enclosed 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 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 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 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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