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Medium Sized and Small Games Room Ideas and Designs

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West 5 Apartment
West 5 Apartment
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
Living room
Library and Music Room in Suburban North London
Library and Music Room in Suburban North London
Charlotte Heather Interiors LtdCharlotte Heather Interiors Ltd
Our clients wanted a space where they could relax, play music and read. The room is compact and as professors, our clients enjoy to read. The challenge was to accommodate over 800 books, records and music. The space had not been touched since the 70’s with raw wood and bent shelves, the outcome of our renovation was a light, usable and comfortable space. Burnt oranges, blues, pinks and reds to bring is depth and warmth. Bespoke joinery was designed to accommodate new heating, security systems, tv and record players as well as all the books. Our clients are returning clients and are over the moon!
Moorsfort
Moorsfort
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
North Shore Family Home: Game Room
North Shore Family Home: Game Room
Annette Jaffe InteriorsAnnette Jaffe Interiors
Playful, blue, and practical were the design directives for this family-friendly home. --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/
Upper East Side Duplex
Upper East Side Duplex
Mahle Design LLCMahle Design LLC
Upper East Side Duplex contractor: Mullins Interiors photography by Patrick Cline
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
We took advantage of the double volume ceiling height in the living room and added millwork to the stone fireplace, a reclaimed wood beam and a gorgeous, chandelier. The sliding doors lead out to the sundeck and the lake beyond. TV's mounted above fireplaces tend to be a little high for comfortable viewing from the sofa, so this tv is mounted on a pull down bracket for use when the fireplace is not turned on. Floating white oak shelves replaced upper cabinets above the bar area.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Fossil Creek Living Room- Fireplace Wall
Fossil Creek Living Room- Fireplace Wall
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The focal point of this beautiful family room is the bookmatched marble fireplace wall. A contemporary linear fireplace and big screen TV provide comfort and entertainment for the family room, while a large sectional sofa and comfortable chaise provide seating for up to nine guests. Lighted LED bookcase cabinets flank the fireplace with ample storage in the deep drawers below. This family room is both functional and beautiful for an active family.
Fruita River Home
Fruita River Home
Zag Built LLCZag Built LLC
3House Media
Family Room
Family Room
Amy Kartheiser DesignAmy Kartheiser Design
McLean Residence
McLean Residence
Details Interiors, LLCDetails Interiors, LLC
Roscomare Library
Roscomare Library
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Clark Dugger
Isthmus House
Isthmus House
Becker Morgan Group, Inc.Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
Cobble Hill Condo
Cobble Hill Condo
CAVdesignCAVdesign
Built-in Custom Entertainment Center
Built-in Custom Entertainment Center
UserUser
Custom entertainment center in a private office. Frameless cabinetry provided by Wood-Mode. Large sliding doors cover wall mounted tv or completely cover open wood shelves when opened fully. Sliding door track hardware hidden behind moulding. Base cabinet drawers for additional storage. Center drawer unit is actually 27" refrigerator drawers with decorative panels. Wood countertop provided to match cabinetry and complete the look of a piece of furniture.
Modern Sea and Sun Living Room
Modern Sea and Sun Living Room
Carlyle Design Studio, Inc.Carlyle Design Studio, Inc.
Custom dark blue wall paneling accentuated with sconces flanking TV and a warm natural wood credenza.
Элегантная история
Элегантная история
Надежда ЖиленковаНадежда Жиленкова
Вид на зону гостиной
Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse
Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Silver Lake Residence
Silver Lake Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Natural light exposes the beautiful details of this great room. Coffered ceiling encompasses a majestic old world feeling of this stone and shiplap fireplace. Comfort and beauty combo.
Modern California Casual
Modern California Casual
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This wood slat wall helps give this family room some eye catching yet low key texture and detail.

Medium Sized and Small 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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