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Games Room with a Home Bar and a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Games Room
Contemporary Games Room
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
Roscomare Library
Roscomare Library
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Clark Dugger
Custom Built-In Fireplace
Custom Built-In Fireplace
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
Custom built-ins designed to hold a record collection and library of books. The fireplace got a facelift with a fresh mantle and tile surround.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
House of BrazierHouse of Brazier
A full, custom remodel turned a once-dated great room into a spacious modern farmhouse with crisp black and white contrast, warm accents, custom black fireplace and plenty of space to entertain.
4 Johnson Cove
4 Johnson Cove
Grove Park ConstructionGrove Park Construction
27. Family Lounge
27. Family Lounge
Chroma HomeChroma Home
Albers Home
Albers Home
FOUND ArcadiaFOUND Arcadia
A quiet spot to read or daydream
Sloans Side
Sloans Side
Ejay InteriorsEjay Interiors
Piso con buhardilla para una familia
Piso con buhardilla para una familia
Sube InteriorismoSube Interiorismo
Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
Interior Stadtvilla B31
Interior Stadtvilla B31
HOLON ARCHITEKTENHOLON ARCHITEKTEN
Hannes Rascher
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Uptown Downtown
Uptown Downtown
UserUser
Bay Windows
Bay Windows
Renewal by AndersenRenewal by Andersen
A white bay window featuring a large picture window in between two double hung windows with colonial grilles to match the architectural style of the home.
Guest House Living Room
Guest House Living Room
Rentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIORentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIO
Photography: Gil Jacobs
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Jubilee InteriorsJubilee Interiors
This full home mid-century remodel project is in an affluent community perched on the hills known for its spectacular views of Los Angeles. Our retired clients were returning to sunny Los Angeles from South Carolina. Amidst the pandemic, they embarked on a two-year-long remodel with us - a heartfelt journey to transform their residence into a personalized sanctuary. Opting for a crisp white interior, we provided the perfect canvas to showcase the couple's legacy art pieces throughout the home. Carefully curating furnishings that complemented rather than competed with their remarkable collection. It's minimalistic and inviting. We created a space where every element resonated with their story, infusing warmth and character into their newly revitalized soulful home.
una casa di famiglia
una casa di famiglia
VALENTINA AUTIERO architecture interiors designVALENTINA AUTIERO architecture interiors design
Westwood Park, San Francisco
Westwood Park, San Francisco
Refined InteriorsRefined Interiors
Photo: Nick Klein © 2022 Houzz
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Atlas ArchitectsAtlas Architects
Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.
Alamo California Casual Den
Alamo California Casual Den
Aloha Kitchen, Bath & DesignAloha Kitchen, Bath & Design
Fresh update to this den. We removed a giant stone fireplace with big, raised hearth and installed a new sleek gas fireplace with honed black slab surround, shiplap and fresh new built-in bookcases. An old, dated bar was removed and made way for a new artist's space for the client to display their treasures and work with lots of light, a view to the yard and a view to the TV!
Parker Project
Parker Project
Stephanie Alegre InteriorsStephanie Alegre Interiors
Casual yet refined family room with custom built-in, custom fireplace, wood beam, custom storage, picture lights. Natural elements. Coffered ceiling living room with piano and hidden bar.

Games Room with a Home Bar and 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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