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Expansive World-Inspired Games Room Ideas and Designs

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Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Soul SpaceSoul Space
intimate family room with stone fireplace
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Built In Window Seat
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Built In Window Seat
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Lounge
Lounge
Barbara Nyke Interiors & DesignBarbara Nyke Interiors & Design
ArnalPix
Waimanalo
Waimanalo
Hawaii Modern Architecture and Interior DesignHawaii Modern Architecture and Interior Design
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Classic Mead Point Stone Manor
Classic Mead Point Stone Manor
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Photography by Keith Scott Morton From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Family Room
Family Room
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Key West Chic, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Key West Chic, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gulf Building LLCGulf Building LLC
Gulf Building recently completed this magnificent custom estate in the Rio Vista neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This Key West Chic custom home is 9,000 SF of new construction that includes five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a flex room that can serve as an office or a bedroom, wine room, swimming pool, outdoor shower, summer kitchen, three-car garage, 60-foot dock, and a covered upper and lower deck with a breathtaking view of the wonderful Fort Lauderdale waterway canals. Sea-inspired colors such as different hues of blues and turquoise combine with traditional furniture to make this a one of a kind coastal traditional estate in the Venice of the America. This residence was named the 2016 Property of the Year by City of Fort Lauderdale Community Appearance Awards
An Island Retreat in the Heart of the Florida Keys
An Island Retreat in the Heart of the Florida Keys
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
Sharing the central room with the dining area is a bright and lively seating area. The entire space can be opened to the exterior via a large set of sliding glass doors.
Residential Project
Residential Project
Design Dimensions HIDesign Dimensions HI
Added home decor of a beautiful leaf centerpiece to integrate with the overall family and living room design.
Artifacts Built-ins
Artifacts Built-ins
D.P.Sheetz DesignsD.P.Sheetz Designs
Laisser chanter les couleurs.
Laisser chanter les couleurs.
ATELIER DES TUILERIESATELIER DES TUILERIES
Old San Juan Restoration
Old San Juan Restoration
Fernando Rodriguez StudioFernando Rodriguez Studio
Thiel color custom made tv unit with led lights and cabinets. Leather handles. All accessories are vintage from different antique stores in Old San Juan.
Kensington 1327
Kensington 1327
UserUser
Boca Raton Intracoastal Estate
Boca Raton Intracoastal Estate
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Game Room
Hawaiian Plantation Retreat Game Room
Chelsea Court DesignsChelsea Court Designs
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Siesta Key Dutch West Indies
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Ricky Perrone Sarasota Custom Home Builder, Sarasota Luxury Waterfront Construction
European Inspired, Exquisitely Designed Home Sold
European Inspired, Exquisitely Designed Home Sold
Deana Grau, RealtorDeana Grau, Realtor
Welcome into the open living area of this beautifully designed and professionally decorated home. European imported finishes throughout this home are one of a kind. Full view doors open onto screened pool area for an expansive entertainment space. Photos: jconleyimages.com
Hokulia
Hokulia
Three Roses InteriorsThree Roses Interiors
View from front entry of open concept living area, pocket doors leading out to expansive lanai and pool/spa areas.
French Country Home at River Club — Accessories
French Country Home at River Club — Accessories
Southeast Studios Inc.Southeast Studios Inc.
Greg Mix

Expansive World-Inspired Games Room 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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