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Traditional Games Room with a Home Bar Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Family Room
Traditional Family Room
Sloans Side
Sloans Side
Ejay InteriorsEjay Interiors
Hunters Creek
Hunters Creek
Molly Solich DesignMolly Solich Design
Cigars and Bars
Cigars and Bars
Greenbrook Design CenterGreenbrook Design Center
Dovetail drawers - cerused white oak - liquor storage in the pull out drawers of the minibar
Red Sunset Custom Build -
Red Sunset Custom Build -
CopeGrand HomesCopeGrand Homes
The Great Room
The Great Room
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021
Family Room
Family Room
MLC InteriorsMLC Interiors
MLC Interiors 35 Old Farm Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Custom Entertainment Units & Mantels pieces.
Custom Entertainment Units & Mantels pieces.
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Jason Taylor Photography
Purdue
Purdue
Helton ResidentialHelton Residential
Floating marble hearth in this transitional family room is adjoined by a wet bar for entertaining.
Headquarters Plantation Drive Living Room and Entry
Headquarters Plantation Drive Living Room and Entry
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Photography: Jason Stemple
Lofty Transitional Kitchen & Family Room Remodel - Elmhurst, IL
Lofty Transitional Kitchen & Family Room Remodel - Elmhurst, IL
Drury DesignDrury Design
The same shaker-style Grabill cabinetry was installed in the adjacent family room but stained in a rich dark tone to create variety in the home. Tall cabinets flank the grand fireplace allowing it to be the focal point in the room. Light-toned stacked ledger stone was installed around the fireplace surround to contrast the dark-tone cabinets. Open shelving was designed on each side to display the homeowner’s favorite belongings, while keeping this custom-made furniture piece from appearing to heavy and overbearing. A sense of balance is created through this symmetrical design of these built-ins, allowing for an overall striking and polished design.
Bay Head Beach House
Bay Head Beach House
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
The clients bought a new construction house in Bay Head, NJ with an architectural style that was very traditional and quite formal, not beachy. For our design process I created the story that the house was owned by a successful ship captain who had traveled the world and brought back furniture and artifacts for his home. The furniture choices were mainly based on English style pieces and then we incorporated a lot of accessories from Asia and Africa. The only nod we really made to “beachy” style was to do some art with beach scenes and/or bathing beauties (original painting in the study) (vintage series of black and white photos of 1940’s bathing scenes, not shown) ,the pillow fabric in the family room has pictures of fish on it , the wallpaper in the study is actually sand dollars and we did a seagull wallpaper in the downstairs bath (not shown).
Cameron
Cameron
Marianne Jones LLCMarianne Jones LLC
Beth Singer, Beth Singer Photographer Inc.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
While the dramatic, wood burning, limestone fireplace is the focal point of the expansive living area, the decorative cedar beams, crisp white walls, and abundance of natural light embraces the same warm, natural textures and clean lines used throughout the home. A wall of windows and a set of French doors open up to an inviting outdoor living space with a designated dining room, outdoor kitchen, and lounge area.
Country Manor
Country Manor
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
FX Home Tours Interior Design: Osmond Design
Paradise Drive, Tiburon
Paradise Drive, Tiburon
meisdesignmeisdesign
Box beam ceilings, full bar and wine cellar.
Florida's Moderrn Elegance
Florida's Moderrn Elegance
Amoroso CabinetsAmoroso Cabinets
Nth Degree Home: Homes
Nth Degree Home: Homes
Nth Degree HomeNth Degree Home
Cedar Falls Custom Home 4
Cedar Falls Custom Home 4
Concept To CreationConcept To Creation
Basement family room as viewed from basement bar.
Residential Automation and Entertainment
Residential Automation and Entertainment
Experience Audio Video, Inc.Experience Audio Video, Inc.
Home Automation provides personalized control of lights, shades, AV, temperature, security, and all of the technology throughout your home from your favorite device. We program button keypads, touch screens, iPads and smart phones to control functions from home or away.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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