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Open Plan Games Room Ideas and Designs

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West 5 Apartment
West 5 Apartment
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
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Luxury Cinema and Entertainment Room
Luxury Cinema and Entertainment Room
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Contemporary Games Room
Contemporary Games Room
Studio FabbriStudio Fabbri
Elegant Mercer Island Waterfront Home
Elegant Mercer Island Waterfront Home
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Sparkling Views. Spacious Living. Soaring Windows. Welcome to this light-filled, special Mercer Island home.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #12 - Divine Custom Homes
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #12 - Divine Custom Homes
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: Divine Custom Homes - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Thompson Residence
Thompson Residence
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Country living
Country living
Cribbs Custom BuildersCribbs Custom Builders
Maywood
Maywood
FlitchFlitch
Photography, Casey Dunn
Deveraux
Deveraux
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: Mike Schaap Builders Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Both chic and sleek, this streamlined Art Modern-influenced home is the equivalent of a work of contemporary sculpture and includes many of the features of this cutting-edge style, including a smooth wall surface, horizontal lines, a flat roof and an enduring asymmetrical appeal. Updated amenities include large windows on both stories with expansive views that make it perfect for lakefront lots, with stone accents, floor plan and overall design that are anything but traditional. Inside, the floor plan is spacious and airy. The 2,200-square foot first level features an open plan kitchen and dining area, a large living room with two story windows, a convenient laundry room and powder room and an inviting screened in porch that measures almost 400 square feet perfect for reading or relaxing. The three-car garage is also oversized, with almost 1,000 square feet of storage space. The other levels are equally roomy, with almost 2,000 square feet of living space in the lower level, where a family room with 10-foot ceilings, guest bedroom and bath, game room with shuffleboard and billiards are perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the second level has more than 2,100 square feet and includes a large master bedroom suite complete with a spa-like bath with double vanity, a playroom and two additional family bedrooms with baths.
Spadina Road
Spadina Road
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
Stephani Buchman
Hilltop House | Grand Vista Subdivision
Hilltop House | Grand Vista Subdivision
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
An industrial modern design + build project placed among the trees at the top of a hill. More projects at www.IversonSignatureHomes.com 2012 KaDa Photography
3 Creek
3 Creek
Snake River InteriorsSnake River Interiors
A custom home in Jackson, Wyoming
Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island
Crowell + Co. InteriorsCrowell + Co. Interiors
Seamus Payne
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Alternative view of custom wall built-in cabinets in a styled family room complete with stone fireplace and wood mantel, beige sofa, fabric accent chair, dark wood coffee table, custom pillows and exposed beams in Charlotte, NC.
26 - Orem, Utah Residence
26 - Orem, Utah Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Lake Travis Casa
Lake Travis Casa
Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design GroupCindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group
A great room for a GREAT family! Many of the furnishings were moved from their former residence- What is new was quickly added by some to the trade resources - I like to custom make pieces but sometimes you just don't have the time to do so- We can quickly outfit your home as well as add the one of a kind pieces we are known for! Notice the walls and ceilings- all gently faux washed with a subtle glaze- it makes a HUGE difference over static flat paint! and Window Treatments really compliment this space- they add that sense of completion
Navy is a Neutral Ranch Remodel & Addition
Navy is a Neutral Ranch Remodel & Addition
KBG DesignKBG Design
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Chad Mellon Photographer
Editorial Photography
Editorial Photography
DeGraffenreid PhotographyDeGraffenreid Photography
Deborah DeGraffenreid
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Detailed view of custom wall built-in cabinets in a styled family room complete with stone fireplace and wood mantel, fabric accent chair, traverse rod window treatments and exposed beams in Charlotte, NC.

Open Plan 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 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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