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Small Games Room Ideas and Designs

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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!
Hurndale
Hurndale
Meredith Heron DesignMeredith Heron Design
Donna Griffith for House and Home Magazine
Bozeman Farmhouse
Bozeman Farmhouse
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
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
Projet Marie et Vincent
Projet Marie et Vincent
Lola Henn ArchitectureLola Henn Architecture
Projet de décoration et d'aménagement d'une pièce de vie avec un espace dédié aux activités des enfants et de la chambre parentale.
West Seattle Craftsman
West Seattle Craftsman
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Cozy family room in Bohemian-style Craftsman
Sherwin Williams Projects
Sherwin Williams Projects
Painting MonkeyPainting Monkey
Sala | Proyecto V-62
Sala | Proyecto V-62
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Sala | Proyecto V-62
Lyon Drive Playroom Project
Lyon Drive Playroom Project
Lace and Grace InteriorsLace and Grace Interiors
San Francisco renovation
San Francisco renovation
Kathleen Bost Architecture + DesignKathleen Bost Architecture + Design
Mequon Lower Level Refresh
Mequon Lower Level Refresh
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
Brexit Bunker
Brexit Bunker
RISE Design StudioRISE Design Studio
An interior view of the Garden Studio, clad in Birch Plywood, including built-in joinery with steps up to the reading perch
Rosedale Warm Modern Ranch House
Rosedale Warm Modern Ranch House
Breathe Design StudioBreathe Design Studio
Completed in 2018, this ranch house mixes midcentury modern design and luxurious retreat for a busy professional couple. The clients are especially attracted to geometrical shapes so we incorporated clean lines throughout the space. The palette was influenced by saddle leather, navy textiles, marble surfaces, and brass accents throughout. The goal was to create a clean yet warm space that pays homage to the mid-century style of this renovated home in Bull Creek. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/warmmodernrambler
Renda Residence
Renda Residence
Marengo Morton ArchitectsMarengo Morton Architects
82" White Samsung Frame TV Install
82" White Samsung Frame TV Install
AV ExcellenceAV Excellence
This living room features a 82" Samsung tv with a Sonos player.
Great Room
Great Room
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Architecture & Interior Design By Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer
Garden Bridge
Garden Bridge
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
Modern family room addition with walnut built-ins, floating shelves and linear gas fireplace.
Einfamilienhaus
Einfamilienhaus
heider pannen-vulpi architektenheider pannen-vulpi architekten
Fotografie René Kersting
Backyard Reading Retreat
Backyard Reading Retreat
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Hanging Deer Mounts and More
Hanging Deer Mounts and More
Star D Services, LLCStar D Services, LLC
Star D Services, LLC I, Cooper (Owner of Star D Services, LLC) hung each and every one of those mounts and pictures etc. Every few Months or so I go back to take down the smallest ones (or whichever the customer wants) and swap them out for his son's newer bigger mounts. Always adding to the collection. The mounts are not a millimeter off from one mount to the next or from one wall to the next. I don't have pictures anymore from 2015 but we also helped a Master Carpenter and planed and installed the wood floor as well as much more carpentry work to complete the building.

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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