Black, Beige Games Room Ideas and Designs

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

The renovation of this Queen Anne Hill Spanish bungalow was an extreme transformation into contemporary and tranquil retreat. Photography by John Granen.

Dulwich Family House in Conservation Area

Child Stewart Design

Photo of a classic games room in London with a feature wall.

BOOKS & SHOES

Dyer Studio Inc.

Cozy Reading Nook
Photo of a medium sized contemporary open plan games room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.

French Country

Creative Touch Interiors

Formal Living Room with custom refined sisal area rug, antique French wall sconces, furnishings in a mix of textures within a neutral palate.
Design ideas for a games room in Houston with a music area, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no tv and feature lighting.

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Cozy bright greatroom with coffered ceiling detail. Beautiful south facing light comes through Pella Reserve Windows (screens roll out of bottom of window sash). This room is bright and cheery and very inviting. We even hid a remote shade in the beam closest to the windows for privacy at night and shade if too bright.

Awendaw Retreat - Family Room with Wood White Coffered Ceiling

Sea Island Builders LLC

Family living room in Awnedaw Retreat featuring white painted v-groove wooden ceiling between coffers in coffered ceiling. Dark oiled walnut floors with reverse board and batten wood paneling on the walls.

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Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio

emr photography www.emrphotography.com
Photo of a contemporary games room in Denver with beige walls and a built-in media unit.

Meuble TV

Alexandre Pouhin Ebéniste

Photo of a contemporary games room in Other.

Literary Retreat

Lisa Tharp Design

Inspiration for a classic games room in Boston with a chimney breast.

39 Engayne Gardens

Design Spec Ltd

This is an example of a games room in London.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

This moody game room boats a massive bar with dark blue walls, blue/grey backsplash tile, open shelving, dark walnut cabinetry, gold hardware and appliances, a built in mini fridge, frame tv, and its own bar counter with gold pendant lighting and leather stools. As well as a dark wood/blue felt pool table and drop down projector.

Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

In the great room, special attention was paid to the ceiling detail, where square box beams “picture frame” painted wooden planks, creating interest and subtle contrast. A custom built-in flanks the right side of the fireplace and includes a television cabinet as well as wood storage.

Projet d'agencement et de décoration haut de gamme

Mathilde Design

Photo of a modern games room in Nantes.

The "Sedona" for St Jude

Marnella Homes

From the entry, the rear yard outdoor living experience can be viewed through the open bi-fold door system. 14 ceilings and clerestory windows create a light and open experience in the great room, kitchen and dining area. Sandstone surrounds the fireplace from floor to ceilings. Walnut cabinetry balances either side of fireplace.

Modern Neutral Farmhouse Remodel

AE Interiors

This is an example of a large coastal open plan games room in Houston with light hardwood flooring, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.

Palmetto Bluff - Classic Colonial

Hendel Homes

Photo of a classic games room in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a built-in media unit and a chimney breast.

Woodruff, Arcadia Residence

Architecturae Group

Medium sized contemporary open plan games room in Los Angeles with a game room, grey walls, carpet, a freestanding tv and grey floors.

Family Room

Stephanie Russo Photography

This is an example of a rural games room in San Francisco.

Casa Paraiso

Burdge & Associates Architects

Contemporary Family room with kitchen and game table
Photo of a mediterranean games room in Los Angeles.

Londonderry Road Ann Arbor

Nancy Bates Designs

Design ideas for a modern games room in Detroit.

Black, Beige 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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