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Gathering Rooms
Gathering Rooms
Jocelyn PrivettJocelyn Privett
Photo by Ross Van Pelt. Interior design by Jill Koch. Builder - Jack Wieland Homes. Homearama 2014 in Carriage Hill
This is an example of a romantic games room in Cincinnati with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a built-in media unit.
Vineyard Farmhouse
Vineyard Farmhouse
Michelle Thomas DesignMichelle Thomas Design
John Bishop
This is an example of a romantic games room in Austin.
My Houzz: Feminine Chic Charms in a Chicago Rental
My Houzz: Feminine Chic Charms in a Chicago Rental
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style games room in Chicago with pink walls.
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Sunnyside Road Residence Family Room
Sunnyside Road Residence Family Room
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
This shabby chic sun room, uses neutral tones, a variety of textures, numerous finishes and a mix-match of furnishings to complete a totally cohesive look. The decorative pillows and distressed green chairs add color to the space, while the light half-window treatments keep the sun room feeling airy. Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | REFINED LLC, Builder | Troy Thies Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling
My Houzz: Relaxed, Classic and Collected in New Jersey
My Houzz: Relaxed, Classic and Collected in New Jersey
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
This is an example of a shabby-chic style games room in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wall mounted tv and dark hardwood flooring.
Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation
Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation
Jetton Construction, Inc.Jetton Construction, Inc.
This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home. This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer
Shabby-Chic Country Kitchen & Sunroom
Shabby-Chic Country Kitchen & Sunroom
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style enclosed games room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
SoHo Loft
SoHo Loft
Simon-Wallace Design Inc.Simon-Wallace Design Inc.
Inspiration for a romantic games room in New York.
2015 Parade of Homes
2015 Parade of Homes
C.F. Olsen HomesC.F. Olsen Homes
Shabby-chic style games room in Salt Lake City.
Owner's Sitting
Owner's Sitting
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Maryland Photography, Inc.
Photo of a large vintage open plan games room in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, a reading nook, multi-coloured walls and brown floors.
Family Room With Tall Windows Update
Family Room With Tall Windows Update
A Creative Touch Draperies & InteriorsA Creative Touch Draperies & Interiors
Inspiration for a vintage games room in Denver.
Bouchardon - 30m²
Bouchardon - 30m²
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
Dans l'autre sens, côté chambre, on voit au loin l'entrée, et derrière la cuisine se situe la salle d'eau. Cette pièce de vie comprend 3 espaces distincts: cuisine, salon et salle à manger.
Media Wall with storage
Media Wall with storage
Rick Thorpe Bespoke JoineryRick Thorpe Bespoke Joinery
At Rick Thorpe Bespoke Joinery, we create lovely furniture for your home, below is our latest commission. A beautiful media wall which includes storage and display units. Painted using farrow and ball, using a darker colour in the inset to give the unit extra style and depth.
Henry House Off the Grid Residence
Henry House Off the Grid Residence
Henry ArchitectsHenry Architects
library, reading, tv room Photo credit: Alix Henry
Design ideas for a small vintage enclosed games room in Albuquerque with a reading nook, white walls, concrete flooring and a built-in media unit.
Vibrant Santa Monica Cottage
Vibrant Santa Monica Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
Bret Gum for Romantic Homes
This is an example of a small romantic open plan games room in Los Angeles with white walls.
Andrews
Andrews
Jubilee InteriorsJubilee Interiors
This is an example of a shabby-chic style games room in Singapore.
The Live Oak
The Live Oak
Shoreline Construction and DevelopmentShoreline Construction and Development
http://www.shorelineconstructionsc.com/communities/live-oak-model/
Holiday Decor
Holiday Decor
Julie Ranee PhotographyJulie Ranee Photography
Julie Ranee Photography © 2012 Houzz
This is an example of a vintage games room in Columbus with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style games room in Chicago.

Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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.
MILL HOUSE - OREGON COAST
MILL HOUSE - OREGON COAST
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
Mill House family room. Photography by David Papazian.
Medium sized vintage open plan games room in Portland with a reading nook, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and grey walls.
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