Open Plan Games Room with Cork Flooring Ideas and Designs

Great Room and Custom Stair

CCI Design, Inc.

CCI Design Inc.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Everywhere you look in this home, there is a surprise to be had and a detail that was worth preserving. One of the more iconic interior features was this original copper fireplace shroud that was beautifully restored back to it's shiny glory. The sofa was custom made to fit "just so" into the drop down space/ bench wall separating the family room from the dining space. Not wanting to distract from the design of the space by hanging TV on the wall - there is a concealed projector and screen that drop down from the ceiling when desired. Flooded with natural light from both directions from the original sliding glass doors - this home glows day and night - by sunlight or firelight.

Ballard Home Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

NW Architectural Photography

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

Mid-century Preservation

Ashby Collective

Mid-Century Living

Visual Jill Inc.

Photos by Peter Lyons

Eastlake Small Space Maximized

Model Remodel

Cindy Apple Photography

Crow's Nest Cottage

Board & Vellum

Custom, collapsable coffee table built by Ben Cruzat. Custom couch designed by Jeff Pelletier, AIA, CPHC, and built by Couch Seattle. Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.

craftsman-inspired renovation in boston

Piña Home, LLC

We managed to install the climbing wall before the pandemic shut-downs, and these kids put it to good use! The monkey bar installation had to wait until last winter to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Ranch Redo

User

Chad Mellon Photography

Ballard Home Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

NW Architectural Photography

Mid-Century Revival

Detail 9 Architects Pty Ltd

Surrounded by native vegetation, this lounge and study space is light filled. Neutral furniture allows the view to be the highlight. Photographer: Matthew Forbes

Aldgate Heritage Cottage

Plush Design Interiors

Shane Harris. www.archimagery.com.au

Bloomington Lower Level

AMEK Custom Builders

A snack kitchen that includes a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, and dishwasher makes serving easy. A cork floor provides depth and defines this play area. A reading nook under the steps offers a cozy spot to escape with a good book.. Photo by John Swee of Dodge Creative.

Crestmoor Mid Century

Compliment Design

The perfect reading nook

Refresh Renovations Auckland West

It takes a special kind of client to embrace the eclectic design style. Eclecticism is an approach to design that combines elements from various periods, styles, and sources. It involves the deliberate mixing and matching of different aesthetics to create a unique and visually interesting space. Eclectic design celebrates the diversity of influences and allows for the expression of personal taste and creativity. The client a window dresser in her former life her own bold ideas right from the start, like the wallpaper for the kitchen splashback. The kitchen used to be in what is now the sitting area and was moved into the former dining space. Creating a large Kitchen with a large bench style table coming off it combines the spaces and allowed for steel tube elements in combination with stainless and timber benchtops. Combining materials adds depth and visual interest. The playful and unexpected elements like the elephant wallpaper in the kitchen create a lively and engaging environment. The swapping of the spaces created an open layout with seamless integration to the adjacent living area. The prominent focal point of this kitchen is the island. All the spaces allowed the client the freedom to experiment and showcase her personal style.

Top of Steps looking down into Great Room

CCI Design, Inc.

CCI Design Inc.

Lake Travis Modern Italian by Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes

Lake Travis Modern Italian Gameroom by Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Stunning lakefront Mediterranean design with exquisite Modern Italian styling throughout. Floor plan provides virtually every room with expansive views to Lake Travis and an exceptional outdoor living space. Interiors by Chairma Design Group, Photo B-Rad Photography

Rollingwood Remodel and Addition

Nix Group Architects

House Crashers Rec Room Renovation

User

This was a 3 day renovation with DIY and HGTV House Crashers. This is a basement which now has a comfortable and good looking TV viewing area, a fireplace to the right of what's pictured (which the client previously never used) and a bar beyond the fireplace (which was previously storage). The homeowner is thrilled with the renovation.

Open Plan Games Room with Cork Flooring 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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