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Outside In - Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Outside In - Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
This photo: Interior designer Claire Ownby, who crafted furniture for the great room's living area, took her cues for the palette from the architecture. The sofa's Roma fabric mimics the Cantera Negra stone columns, chairs sport a Pindler granite hue, and the Innovations Rodeo faux leather on the coffee table resembles the floor tiles. Nearby, Shakuff's Tube chandelier hangs over a dining table surrounded by chairs in a charcoal Pindler fabric. Positioned near the base of iconic Camelback Mountain, “Outside In” is a modernist home celebrating the love of outdoor living Arizonans crave. The design inspiration was honoring early territorial architecture while applying modernist design principles. Dressed with undulating negra cantera stone, the massing elements of “Outside In” bring an artistic stature to the project’s design hierarchy. This home boasts a first (never seen before feature) — a re-entrant pocketing door which unveils virtually the entire home’s living space to the exterior pool and view terrace. A timeless chocolate and white palette makes this home both elegant and refined. Oriented south, the spectacular interior natural light illuminates what promises to become another timeless piece of architecture for the Paradise Valley landscape. Project Details | Outside In Architect: CP Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Werner Segarra Publications: Luxe Interiors & Design, Jan/Feb 2018, "Outside In: Optimized for Entertaining, a Paradise Valley Home Connects with its Desert Surrounds" Awards: Gold Nugget Awards - 2018 Award of Merit – Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home – Custom The Nationals - 2017 Silver Award -- Best Architectural Design of a One of a Kind Home - Custom or Spec http://www.drewettworks.com/outside-in/
The Family Room
The Family Room
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021
Red Sunset Custom Build -
Red Sunset Custom Build -
CopeGrand HomesCopeGrand Homes
Contemporary Oceanscape
Contemporary Oceanscape
Nicholson CompaniesNicholson Companies
This warm contemporary residence embodies the comfort and allure of the coastal lifestyle.
Estancia
Estancia
Woodland Custom Beam CompanyWoodland Custom Beam Company
The Delhi Wet Bar
The Delhi Wet Bar
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The wet bar in the game room features beverage cooler, sink, storage and floating shelves.
Desert Contemporary Residence: Family Room
Desert Contemporary Residence: Family Room
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
Contemporary desert home with natural materials. Wood, stone and copper elements throughout the house. Floors are vein-cut travertine, walls are stacked stone or dry wall with hand painted faux finish. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
Huntington Harbor
Huntington Harbor
McRae Lambert DunnMcRae Lambert Dunn
Darlene Halaby There are two hidden tv's in the upper bar cabinets, as well as a built in beer tap with a wine fridge underneath.
Sunrise Point
Sunrise Point
Wright DesignWright Design
This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios
O'Neal Project
O'Neal Project
Suzanne Nichols Design Group, Inc.Suzanne Nichols Design Group, Inc.
The gathering room in this space is an open concept leading into both the kitchen and dining room. This large area provides the perfect setting to lounge on custom upholstered pieces and custom designed bar feature. The entry way features a one of a kind door and hand painted art pieces.
Avant Garde Revolution - Basement
Avant Garde Revolution - Basement
Speas Interior DesignSpeas Interior Design
Modern Contemporary Basement Remodel with Ceiling Niches and Custom Built Shelving Flanking Modern Fireplace Wall. Wet Bar Nearby with Comfortable Barstools for Entertaining. Photograph by Paul Kohlman.
Open Concept Family Room
Open Concept Family Room
New Outlooks ConstructionNew Outlooks Construction
This open concept home is beautifully designed and meets your every need. With a healthy mixture of modern and contemporary design, the final touches really make the space pop. From your red wall with eye-catching decor, to your wet bar neatly tucked away, you'll never run out of entertainment.
Lookout Lodge
Lookout Lodge
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Great Room
The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Great Room
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.
5 Beekman
5 Beekman
Interior Marketing GroupInterior Marketing Group
IMG
Arlington Bungalow
Arlington Bungalow
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
A prior great room addition was made more open and functional with an optimal seating arrangement, flexible furniture options. The brick wall ties the space to the original portion of the home, as well as acting as a focal point.
1210 Macdonald Ranch
1210 Macdonald Ranch
Luxe-DesignLuxe-Design
Open Concept Great Room with Custom Sectional and Custom Fireplace
Westlake Game Room
Westlake Game Room
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
hot rolled steel at fireplace • cypress Tex-Gap at TV surround • 80" television • reclaimed barn wood beams • Benjamin Moore hc 170 "stonington gray" paint in eggshell at walls • LED lighting along beam • Ergon Wood Talk Series 9 x 36 floor tile • photography by Paul Finkel 2017
Mountain Transitional at The Colony
Mountain Transitional at The Colony
Kristina Lawrence Interior DesignKristina Lawrence Interior Design
2016-Winner-Summit-County-Parade-of-Homes-Breckenridge, CO
2016-Winner-Summit-County-Parade-of-Homes-Breckenridge, CO
Harmony InteriorsHarmony Interiors
Studio Kiva Photographer

Open Plan Games Room with a Home Bar 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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