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Games Room with a Reading Nook and a Two-sided Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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modern ranch
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Modern Rustic home inspired by Scandinavian design, architecture & heritage of the home owners. This particular image shows a family room with plenty of natural light, two way wood burning, floor to ceiling fireplace, custom furniture and exposed beams. Photo:Martin Tessler
Sitting Room
Sitting Room
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Whitfield Ave
Whitfield Ave
Building Solutions and Design, IncBuilding Solutions and Design, Inc
Photo credit: Charles-Ryan Barber Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design: Eliana Rokach Staging: Carolyn Greco at Meredith Baer Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc.
open concept lake house
open concept lake house
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
This library space, opposite the great room, can serve multiple purposes and still remain beautiful while functioning as a multi-purpose room.
Spring Meadow Residence
Spring Meadow Residence
Cornerstone DesignCornerstone Design
TGA HOME
TGA HOME
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Zona salotto: Collegamento con la zona cucina tramite porta in vetro ad arco. Soppalco in legno di larice con scala retrattile in ferro e legno. Divani realizzati con materassi in lana. Travi a vista verniciate bianche. Camino passante con vetro lato sala. Proiettore e biciclette su soppalco. La parete in legno di larice chiude la cabina armadio.
Waterfront Homes
Waterfront Homes
Keller/Eaton ArchitectsKeller/Eaton Architects
This waterfront home in New York has an open floor plan to maximize flow.
Bellevue Residence
Bellevue Residence
Viv & LeoneViv & Leone
Alpine - Parade of Homes 2015
Alpine - Parade of Homes 2015
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
Family Room
Family Room
Pleasant Barn RoadPleasant Barn Road
Custom metal screen and steel doors separate public living areas from private.
Panorama-Kamin
Panorama-Kamin
Flammenspiel GmbHFlammenspiel GmbH
Austroflamm
Casa JUEN_El Saucejo_Sevilla
Casa JUEN_El Saucejo_Sevilla
mj arquitectosmj arquitectos
Javier Orive. Fotografía de Arquitectura
Rustic Family Room
Rustic Family Room
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
K-studio Interior DesignK-studio Interior Design
Family Room
Family Room
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
2019--Brand new construction of a 2,500 square foot house with 4 bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths located in Menlo Park, Ca. This home was designed by Arch Studio, Inc., David Eichler Photography
View Ridge Modern
View Ridge Modern
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
Stepping into this bright modern home in Seattle we hope you get a bit of that mid century feel. The kitchen and baths have a flat panel cabinet design to achieve a clean look. Throughout the home we have oak flooring and casing for the windows. Some focal points we are excited for you to see; organic wrought iron custom floating staircase, floating bathroom cabinets, herb garden and grow wall, outdoor pool/hot tub and an elevator for this 3 story home. Photographer: Layne Freedle
Believe it or not...these are Red Oak floors!
Believe it or not...these are Red Oak floors!
Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.
People ask us all the time to make their wood floors look like they're something else. In this case, please turn my red oak floors into something shabby chic that looks more like white oak. And so we did!
Traditional Rustic Family Room - St. Johns, FL
Traditional Rustic Family Room - St. Johns, FL
Elizabeth Hall Designs, LLCElizabeth Hall Designs, LLC
The room is divided into two functional spaces. The largest portion contains seating for seven people defined by a large area rug. This area is perfect for watching a game, movie or enjoying company. A high-top table an chairs sit behind the seating area for easy television viewing or to play a game.
Dachgeschossausbau SO36
Dachgeschossausbau SO36
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Games Room with a Reading Nook and a Two-sided Fireplace 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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