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Games Room with a Two-sided Fireplace and a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Silver Hill Residence
Silver Hill Residence
Calico StudioCalico Studio
Heather R B Washburn
Traditional Family Room
Traditional Family Room
Stonegate Modern
Stonegate Modern
Linda Fritschy Interior DesignLinda Fritschy Interior Design
Zen Den (Family Room)
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.
stunning Farmhouse
stunning Farmhouse
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Southern Elegance
Southern Elegance
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
This cottage has an open floor plan and architectural details. The living area looks spacious and welcoming with cathedral wood ceilings and wood plank walls. The exposed beams create a warm cottage atmosphere. The rustic elements add to the charm of this southern cottage. Designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and built by Scott Norman.
All White, Taj, and Caramel Wood
All White, Taj, and Caramel Wood
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Most traditional older homes are set up with a dark, closed off kitchen, which is what this kitchen used to be. It had potential and we came in to open its doors to the family room to allow for seating, reconfigured the kitchen cabinetry, and also refinished and refaced the cabinetry. Some of the finishes include Taj Mahal Quartzite, White Dove finish on cabinetry, shaker style doors and doors with a bead, subway backsplash, and shiplap fireplace.
Two story cornices & panels
Two story cornices & panels
Window Treatments by DesignWindow Treatments by Design
Linda Polhemus
Historic Nantucket
Historic Nantucket
Main Street ConstructionMain Street Construction
Chelsea Townhouse
Chelsea Townhouse
Mammoth ProjectsMammoth Projects
The brief for the living room included creating a space that is comfortable, modern and where the couple’s young children can play and make a mess. We selected a bright, vintage rug to anchor the space on top of which we added a myriad of seating opportunities that can move and morph into whatever is required for playing and entertaining.
Reclaimed Lakeside Home
Reclaimed Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
The Entire Main Level, Stairwell and Upper Level Hall are wrapped in Shiplap, Painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove. The Flooring, Beams, Mantel and Fireplace TV Doors are all reclaimed barnwood. The inset floor in the dining room is brick veneer. The Fireplace is brick on all sides. The lighting is by Visual Comfort. Bar Cabinetry is painted in Benjamin Moore Van Duesen Blue with knobs from Anthropologie. Photo by Spacecrafting
Robinson
Robinson
Jane Kelly, Kitchen and Bath DesignerJane Kelly, Kitchen and Bath Designer
JT Ranch
JT Ranch
Lost Creek Construction, LLCLost Creek Construction, LLC
Josh Caldwell Photography
Canyon Mist
Canyon Mist
HomeTex HomesHomeTex Homes
Bishop Estates
Bishop Estates
Legacy Builders of North FLLegacy Builders of North FL
photo by Jessie Preza
Golf Course Modern
Golf Course Modern
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Edmunds Studios Photography Haisma Design Co.
STRAR
STRAR
Allen Kitchen & BathAllen Kitchen & Bath
Matching Waypoint cabinets provide storage and display built in left and right of the fireplace. The raised hearth was removed at the fireplace and replaced with Zodiaq quartz to match the kitchen perimeter tops and be flush with the wood floors. The existing red-brown brick were painted and a new wood mantle installed.
7675 dm2
7675 dm2
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
tommaso giunchi
Vassieux 1900
Vassieux 1900
Alexandra Hilvert IntérieursAlexandra Hilvert Intérieurs

Games Room with a Two-sided Fireplace and a Brick Fireplace Surround 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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