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Games Room with a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

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Georgian townhouse extension and renovation
Georgian townhouse extension and renovation
OroccoOrocco
Traditional games room in Edinburgh with a dado rail.
Hearon Project
Hearon Project
Truss Interiors & RenovationsTruss Interiors & Renovations
Design ideas for a traditional enclosed games room in Denver with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, no tv, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling, panelled walls and a dado rail.
Game Room with Pool Table
Game Room with Pool Table
Creative Design Construction, Inc.Creative Design Construction, Inc.
This game room features a decrotative pool table and tray ceilings. It overlooks the family room and is perfect for entertaining. Photos: Peter Rymwid Photography
Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Walls are Sherwin Williams Wool Skein. Sofa from Lee Industries.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional open plan games room in Little Rock with beige walls, carpet and a dado rail.
Studio City Transitional
Studio City Transitional
Deirdre Doherty InteriorsDeirdre Doherty Interiors
Traditional games room in Los Angeles with a dado rail.
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized classic enclosed games room in San Francisco with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a wall mounted tv and a dado rail.
Family Room in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Family Room in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Danziger DesignDanziger Design
J.W. Smith Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse enclosed games room in DC Metro with red walls, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, no tv and a dado rail.
A Classic CT Home with a Modern Flair
A Classic CT Home with a Modern Flair
Rinfret, Ltd.Rinfret, Ltd.
Interior Design by Cindy Rinfret, principal designer of Rinfret, Ltd. Interior Design & Decoration www.rinfretltd.com Photos by Michael Partenio and styling by Stacy Kunstel
52_ЖК Прайм Тайм_Реализация
52_ЖК Прайм Тайм_Реализация
FLIK - архитектурно-строительное бюроFLIK - архитектурно-строительное бюро
Photo of a traditional games room in Moscow with a dado rail.
Hearthstone Farm - Den
Hearthstone Farm - Den
Frank Shirley ArchitectsFrank Shirley Architects
Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian enclosed games room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv, brown floors and a dado rail.
Finished Basement Remodel - 2016
Finished Basement Remodel - 2016
The Woodshop Inc.The Woodshop Inc.
This is an example of a large classic open plan games room in Chicago with vinyl flooring, a game room, beige walls, no fireplace, a built-in media unit, brown floors and a dado rail.
Ascher Davis Architects, LLP
Ascher Davis Architects, LLP
Ascher Davis Architects, LLPAscher Davis Architects, LLP
Photo of a contemporary games room in New York with a reading nook, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Edwina Drummond Interiors
Edwina Drummond Interiors
Edwina Drummond InteriorsEdwina Drummond Interiors
Joseph St. Pierre photo
This is an example of a large victorian enclosed games room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and a dado rail.
Library
Library
Adeeni Design GroupAdeeni Design Group
Photography: Marc Angelo Ramos
This is an example of a classic games room in San Francisco with beige walls and a dado rail.
New England Manor
New England Manor
Noelle Micek InteriorsNoelle Micek Interiors
In Partnership with Tricia Roberts Design Photographer: Jamie Solomon
Design ideas for an expansive classic games room in Boston with a dado rail.
Eastbourne Apt., Bronxville, NY
Eastbourne Apt., Bronxville, NY
Patricia O'Shaughnessy DesignPatricia O'Shaughnessy Design
Steven Mays
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic enclosed games room in New York with orange walls, a music area, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv and a dado rail.
Wesley Avenue Beach Home
Wesley Avenue Beach Home
Halliday ArchitectsHalliday Architects
Photo of a nautical enclosed games room in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Cutlass Cove
Cutlass Cove
Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.
Venjhamin Reyes
Photo of a world-inspired games room in Miami with a game room, blue walls, carpet, a wall mounted tv, beige floors and a dado rail.
Interior Painting/Hingham/Color Consult
Interior Painting/Hingham/Color Consult
Premiere ProsPremiere Pros
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional enclosed games room in Boston with a reading nook, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no tv and a dado rail.
Grouse Ridge
Grouse Ridge
High Camp HomeHigh Camp Home
Inspiration for a rustic games room in Sacramento with a game room, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a dado rail.

Games Room with a Dado Rail 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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