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Midcentury Games Room with a Built-in Media Unit Ideas and Designs

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Las Vegas Resort
Las Vegas Resort
Linda Allen Designs, Inc. / Live Anywhere, Inc.Linda Allen Designs, Inc. / Live Anywhere, Inc.
Alex Vertokoff
Elegance Meets Art, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Elegance Meets Art, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gulf Building LLCGulf Building LLC
This 4,000 SF house combines the simplicity of its space with a touch of traditional decorative elements, with an ample overview of the kitchen, dining and family room.
Coastal Comfort
Coastal Comfort
Charleston Luxury InteriorsCharleston Luxury Interiors
Media / Music Room
Media / Music Room
HouseLift DesignHouseLift Design
A bland bonus room transformed into a fun and functional media/music room.
Ocean Breeze
Ocean Breeze
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Talahi
Talahi
Living Spaces Design GroupLiving Spaces Design Group
Family room accent colors and owner's art collection. Photo by David Stewart, Ad Cat Media
Interiors
Interiors
Rosemond BuildersRosemond Builders
Talahi
Talahi
Living Spaces Design GroupLiving Spaces Design Group
Family room accent colors and owner's art collection. Photo by David Stewart, Ad Cat Media
Shaughnessy Sinatra Replica Home
Shaughnessy Sinatra Replica Home
Timco Design & ConstructionTimco Design & Construction
Custom Home Build In Keller, Texas
Custom Home Build In Keller, Texas
1st Texas Remodeling, LLC1st Texas Remodeling, LLC
EPA Certified wood burning fireplace w/ blower
Un salon en Torre de Madrid
Un salon en Torre de Madrid
La Casa de mi AmigaLa Casa de mi Amiga
La Casa de mi Amiga y Pablo Moya
Union Street Brownstone - Media Room
Union Street Brownstone - Media Room
Rooms About You Design StudioRooms About You Design Studio
Rooms About You Design Studio - Sue Fishkin Custom Live-Edge shelving to hold speakers. False panel behind bottom shelf hides wires and provides access with small hidden hinged door. Legs were made to match those on the couch and ottoman to keep the number of varying finishes to a minimum.
Bright Family Room - Naperville, IL
Bright Family Room - Naperville, IL
The Room KitThe Room Kit
Interior design project for a house in Barcelona
Interior design project for a house in Barcelona
UserUser
Mireia Rodríguez and AM Asociados
Amelia II- Americana Estates Bolingbrook, IL
Amelia II- Americana Estates Bolingbrook, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes
The Crown Penthouse
The Crown Penthouse
One Queensridge PlaceOne Queensridge Place
Spacious Bedrooms, including 5 suites and dual masters Seven full baths and two half baths In-Home theatre and spa Interior, private access elevator Filled with Jerusalem stone, Venetian plaster and custom stone floors with pietre dure inserts 3,000 sq. ft. showroom-quality, private underground garage with space for up to 15 vehicles Seven private terraces and an outdoor pool With a combined area of approx. 24,000 sq. ft., The Crown Penthouse at One Queensridge Place is the largest high-rise property in all of Las Vegas. With approx. 15,000 sq. ft. solely representing the dedicated living space, The Crown even rivals the most expansive, estate-sized luxury homes that Vegas has to offer.
Camelback Mountain Paradise Valley
Camelback Mountain Paradise Valley
S Interior DesignS Interior Design
An aesthetic face lift was in order for this wonderful custom Mid-Century Modern style home nestled up against the iconic Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Custom upholstered seating, accent pillows, area rugs, custom window treatments and lighting were selected for the great room, entry, dining room and master bedroom. S Interior Design
Family Room
Family Room
Joseph A Buchek AIA Architect LLCJoseph A Buchek AIA Architect LLC
Renovation 10
Renovation 10
UserUser
Ryan Edwards
10233 Inwood
10233 Inwood
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
The family room serves a similar function in the home to a living room: it's a gathering place for everyone to convene and relax together at the end of the day. That said, there are some differences. Family rooms are more relaxed spaces, and tend to be more kid-friendly. It's also a newer concept that dates to the mid-century. Historically, the family room is the place to let your hair down and get comfortable. This is the room where you let guests rest their feet on the ottoman and cozy up with a blanket on the couch.

Midcentury Games Room with a Built-in Media Unit 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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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