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Open Plan Games Room Ideas and Designs

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Modern and Asian Elements Come Together in this Asheville Home
Modern and Asian Elements Come Together in this Asheville Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Jeff Miller
Barton Creek Residence
Barton Creek Residence
Nix Group ArchitectsNix Group Architects
The Engawa is fully enclosed from the Nakaniwa with contemporary sliding glass doors on each side. The fir ceilings are sloped to above the Ramna window panels. The Nakaniwa features limestone boulder steps, decorative gravel with stepping stones, and a variety of native plants.
Northern Wisconsin Bunk House
Northern Wisconsin Bunk House
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: TEA2 Architects | Interior Design: Marcia Morine | Photography: Landmark Photography
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Chevy Chase - Mid Century
Teass \ Warren ArchitectsTeass \ Warren Architects
Lighting Design
Lighting Design
Bravas MinnesotaBravas Minnesota
Ambient lighting in this great room washes the ceiling and beams reflecting down to provide a warm glow. Task lighting over the counters provide the level of light required to cook and clean without disrupting the glow. Art lighting for the fireplace and additional task lighting for the seating areas create the final layers.
Farmhouse Family Room
Farmhouse Family Room
Sater Design Collection's 6938 "Isabel" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6938 "Isabel" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Florida home "Isabel" (Plan #6938). saterdesign.com
Lake Forest Contemporary Chateau
Lake Forest Contemporary Chateau
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
The family room features a large, L-shaped Italian leather sectional that frames out the seating area. The pewter leather creates a contrast against the white walls and light grey area rug. We selected an oversized boucle bench and two channeled ottomans to round out the seating and add some texture into the space.
Peterborough Street Townhouse
Peterborough Street Townhouse
Three Sixty Architecture LtdThree Sixty Architecture Ltd
Simon Devitt
Family Room
Family Room
A-K Design Professionals LLCA-K Design Professionals LLC
Virtuosity, Sky Loft Bar
Virtuosity, Sky Loft Bar
DC Fine Homes Inc.DC Fine Homes Inc.
DC Fine Homes & Interiors
Stoneshire
Stoneshire
Tynecastle BuildersTynecastle Builders
Todd Bush
Alpine Ski Home
Alpine Ski Home
Randy TrainorRandy Trainor
This three-story vacation home for a family of ski enthusiasts features 5 bedrooms and a six-bed bunk room, 5 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, 2 wet bars, great room, exercise room, basement game room, office, mud room, ski work room, decks, stone patio with sunken hot tub, garage, and elevator. The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects Project designed by Franconia interior designer Randy Trainor. She also serves the New Hampshire Ski Country, Lake Regions and Coast, including Lincoln, North Conway, and Bartlett. For more about Randy Trainor, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ski-country-chic/
Garden House
Garden House
Wyant ArchitectureWyant Architecture
A family room addition was built to join the existing townhouse to the adjacent walled garden. Large steel french doors visually connect interior spaces to the outdoors. Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Franklin
Franklin
JMH DesignsJMH Designs
dining room turned lounge, family room
Show Ghost Chalet
Show Ghost Chalet
ToadnWillowToadnWillow
Laura Mettler
Spanish Colonial Classic
Spanish Colonial Classic
Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLCJanet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC
Large Stone Fireplace
Large Stone Fireplace
DW3 Construction LLCDW3 Construction LLC
Don't you just feel the relaxation when you look at this fireplace? No country home is complete without the heat of a crackling fire.
Grey Oaks
Grey Oaks
PBS ContractorsPBS Contractors
Dexter Log Home Addition and Remodel
Dexter Log Home Addition and Remodel
Dexter BuildersDexter Builders
Looking back towards the existing house and new bar from the family room addition

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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