World-Inspired Enclosed Games Room Ideas and Designs

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Photo of a medium sized world-inspired enclosed games room in Hawaii with porcelain flooring, white walls, a freestanding tv and beige floors.

Lateral Apartment in Esher - Drawing Room

Rebecca Hughes Interiors

Large world-inspired enclosed games room in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, no fireplace and no tv.

Serene Pavilion in Southampton Village

Mark C. Matthews Architecture, PC

Randall Perry Photography
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired enclosed games room in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a plastered fireplace surround.

1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate | $29.5 Million

Pascal Liguori & Son

Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired enclosed games room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, no tv and brown floors.

Lori Levine Interiors, Inc.

Asian inspired touches used to create a serene family gathering place. Please notice the use of natural materials and textures.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired enclosed games room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

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Design ideas for a world-inspired enclosed games room in Other with white walls, tatami flooring and black floors.

Duluth Valentine Home

Cynthia Porche Interiors

Beautifully comfortable for the whole family. Photo: Patrick Heagney
Inspiration for a large world-inspired enclosed games room in Atlanta with white walls, travertine flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floors.

Dover Vista

Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.

Jim Bartsch Photography
Medium sized world-inspired enclosed games room in Santa Barbara with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.

Private Residence 4 in Southwest Florida

Collins DuPont Design Group

Lori Hamilton
Inspiration for a world-inspired enclosed games room in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.

Work Examples

James Maynard- Vantage Imagery LLC

James Maynard
Photo of a world-inspired enclosed games room in Denver with beige walls.

Oceanside Retreat

Laura Martzell Designs, LLC

This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired enclosed games room in Miami with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, a built-in media unit and beige floors.

Luxury Waterfront Home

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Mike Seidel Photography
Large world-inspired enclosed games room in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring and a wood burning stove.

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株式会社真柄工務店

This is an example of a world-inspired enclosed games room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

「木の質感を生かしたシンプルなデザイン」をテーマにした家

フクダハウジング株式会社

Design ideas for a world-inspired enclosed games room in Other with grey walls, tatami flooring and green floors.

Windward Oahu Hawai'iana Remodel

Braden & Mehta Design

Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired enclosed games room in Hawaii with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a built-in media unit and beige floors.

206 Seabreeze Avenue | Delray Beach, FL | Estate Enclave

Judi Lukens & Kim Lekas

Family Room
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired enclosed games room in Other with beige walls, no fireplace, no tv, travertine flooring and beige floors.

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arbol一級建築士事務所　

琉球畳の和室は、二方向に設けた中庭が実際よりも広く体感させてくれます。開口の大きさを変えることで陰影がつき空間にリズムが生まれます。 Photographer：Yasunoi Shimomura
Photo of a small world-inspired enclosed games room in Osaka with white walls, tatami flooring, no fireplace, no tv and green floors.

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津野建築設計室/troom

天井高が高く開放的な和室に付随した，小部屋．こちらは茶室を彷彿させる最小限の大きさで，仕上も伝統的な和室の仕様を踏襲している
Photo of a small world-inspired enclosed games room in Tokyo Suburbs with beige walls, tatami flooring, no fireplace and no tv.

Media Room and Office

Jane Ellison

Media Room Large comfortable sectional fronted by oversize coffee table is perfect for both table games and movie viewing – and when company is staying, the sectional doubles as two twin size beds. Drapes hide a full length closet for clothing and bedding – no doors required, so sound is absorbed and the area is free of the harshness of ordinary media rooms. Zebra wood desk in foreground allows this room to triple as an office!

Luxury Waterfront Home

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Mike Seidel Photography
Design ideas for a large world-inspired enclosed games room in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

World-Inspired Enclosed 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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