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Victorian Games Room with a Built-in Media Unit Ideas and Designs

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Country French Family Room
Country French Family Room
Peg Berens Interior Design LLCPeg Berens Interior Design LLC
Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! The Venetian plaster walls, carved stone fireplace and french accents complete the look of this sweet family room. Robert Naik Photography.
Pacific Heights Victorian
Pacific Heights Victorian
Cook ConstructionCook Construction
This four-story Victorian revival was amazing to see unfold; from replacing the foundation, building out the 1st floor, hoisting structural steel into place, and upgrading to in-floor radiant heat. This gorgeous “Old Lady” got all the bells and whistles. This quintessential Victorian presented itself with all the complications imaginable when bringing an early 1900’s home back to life. Our favorite task? The Custom woodwork: hand carving and installing over 200 florets to match historical home details. Anyone would be hard-pressed to see the transitions from existing to new, but we invite you to come and try for yourselves!
1874 Philadelphia Town House Renovation
1874 Philadelphia Town House Renovation
Bryant Phillips Construction Inc.Bryant Phillips Construction Inc.
Halkin Mason
Dive Into Luxury
Dive Into Luxury
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Grand Terrace in Annandale
Grand Terrace in Annandale
Pilcher ResidentialPilcher Residential
Pilcher Residential
Victorian Residence
Victorian Residence
Kass & AssociatesKass & Associates
Halkin Mason Photography
Camberwell Home
Camberwell Home
Green Point Design Pty LtdGreen Point Design Pty Ltd
Photos by Sarah Wood Photography. Architect’s notes: Major refurbishment of an 1880’s Victorian home. Spaces were reconfigured to suit modern life while being respectful of the original building. A meandering family home with a variety of moods and finishes. Special features: Low-energy lighting Grid interactive electric solar panels 80,000 liter underground rain water storage Low VOC paints
8106 Chalk Knoll Drive
8106 Chalk Knoll Drive
Julie Mack RealtorJulie Mack Realtor
Enjoy time with the family or entertaining friends in this home's upstairs game room.
Winston-Salem - PRM
Winston-Salem - PRM
Banner's CabinetsBanner's Cabinets
This custom entertainment center has arched crown and fluted pilasters - all custom made by Banner's Cabinets. The doors over the components in the upper left & right sections have wire-mesh panels. The base has custom venting and the arched header has a beautiful applique driving the theme of the cabinet.
Melville
Melville
Leslie Padron Designs, Inc.Leslie Padron Designs, Inc.
Transitional/traditional Great Room done in warm earthy colors. Photography: Kimberly Gorman Muto
mantels & Fireplace Surrounds
mantels & Fireplace Surrounds
Unique Design CabinetsUnique Design Cabinets
Carved lion motif columns by Enkeboll Carvings. oak mantel & fireplace surround by UDCC
Kimble Castle Remodel
Kimble Castle Remodel
Anderson Knight Architects (AKA)Anderson Knight Architects (AKA)
Ambiance ATELIER
Ambiance ATELIER
Fanny BON intérieursFanny BON intérieurs
Détail de la porte à galandage en verre, recouverte de tissu adhésif.
Place for life
Place for life
Studio 68/32Studio 68/32
Ambiance ATELIER
Ambiance ATELIER
Fanny BON intérieursFanny BON intérieurs
Séjour, salle à manger et cuisine dans 31m²
Place for life
Place for life
Studio 68/32Studio 68/32
Dive Into Luxury
Dive Into Luxury
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Camberwell Home
Camberwell Home
Green Point Design Pty LtdGreen Point Design Pty Ltd
Photos by Sarah Wood Photography. Architect’s notes: Major refurbishment of an 1880’s Victorian home. Spaces were reconfigured to suit modern life while being respectful of the original building. A meandering family home with a variety of moods and finishes. Special features: Low-energy lighting Grid interactive electric solar panels 80,000 liter underground rain water storage Low VOC paints
Place for life
Place for life
Studio 68/32Studio 68/32
Place for life
Place for life
Studio 68/32Studio 68/32

Victorian Games Room with a Built-in Media Unit 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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