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26 Glorious Game Room Ideas From the AD Archive

By Rachel Davies

Bringing people together can be a challenge, even for the best of hosts. Whether built for playing cards, billiards, or something else altogether, the best game room ideas anticipate how groups, big and small, will engage with the space. Especially important in the era of ever-distracting smartphones, a well-appointed game room can translate into a successful night of hosting. It can be as simple as an alcove with a card table and chairs or as elaborate as an at-home bowling alley. Whatever your flavor, these inviting spaces provide smooth gaming experiences and make it easy to bridge gaps between guests.

Thinking of designing one yourself? Look no further. Below we’ve chosen 26 of our favorite game room ideas from the AD archive to inspire what will become the most entertaining room in your client’s home. Play on!

“I love games—charades, beer pong, poker, Cards Against Humanity, tug-of-war, whatever feels fun,” Cara Delevingne told AD during our July 2021 tour of her home , which features a ball pit, a costume room, and plenty of other fun-centered spaces. We’re partial to the tented poker room, which was designed (along with the rest of the home) by architect Nicolò Bini of Line Architecture. See? Even a small room can be crafted into a transportive gaming room setup.

Lake Tahoe relaxation

The Ken Fulk–designed Lake Tahoe vacation home of Instagram founder Kevin Systrom is all about bringing people together. The study, a space that may be used for alone time in other properties, was instead decorated for gatherings. The Milo Baughman game table at its center is an ideal spot to unpack a few board games.

Antiques abound

This game room means business, with a pendant illuminating the two card tables and lamps providing ambient lighting. (The tabletop porcelain swans are our favorite details though.) It’s only fitting for Madeleine Castaing , the legendary French decorator whose home was photographed for AD in 1977 . Her unique eye for antiques is what set her apart as a decorator—and those unique finds also make this game room stand out from the rest.

Gaming goes grand

Any old game of pool is bound to feel high-stakes in a room with lofty ceilings like these. The walls and floor remain spare in this game room designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard , bouncing the eye happily back and forth between the ceiling and the ketchup-red billiards table. Wall art and a dartboard add additional interest (and fun) to the space.

Black-and-white and bold all over

As if having an at-home bowling alley wasn’t cool enough, the lanes in this Kelly Behun–designed Southampton getaway are wrapped in Jean Dubuffet–inspired wallpaper. The wall-mounted TV keeps score, while closed storage to the right is camouflaged by the Behun pattern.

Trophy time

There’s no denying that Fred Astaire knew a thing or two about entertaining, but if you needed any additional evidence, one look at his combined library and game room should do the trick. As noted in a March 1977 article , the size of the room was dictated by the pool table that anchors it, and the contents of the award-studded built-in bookcase represent highlights of his career. What’s more inspirational for game night than being surrounded by reminders of your most meaningful achievements?

Game time in the gallery

At the Château d’Hérivaux in the Luzarches, France—home of interior designer Didier Rabes—an 18th-century-style gallery is used for card games. Large candelabras and chandeliers add to the air of majesty set forth by the parquet de Versailles floor and the gold leaf paneling.

Plenty of ways to play

There are many ways to play at the home of motocross champion Ricky Carmichael , which was designed by his wife, Ursula Carmichael. It’s the ultimate entertainment center—there’s poker next to the bar, and a billiards table beckons from just beyond the fireplace. In a faraway corner, Daytona arcade machines offer a high-tech diversion. Though it could have ended up feeling like a man cave, those bright floors add a layer of sophistication. With everything that the room has to offer, it’s easy to imagine it hosting a lively crew, day or night.

A wood and chrome wonder

There’s a simplicity to Carla Fendi’s Cesare Rovatti–designed Rome apartment seen in AD ’s October 2012 issue. Every room is painted the same bright white, and much of the home (including the bridge room) is committed to wood and chrome accents. The Joe Colombo game tables, which have pull-out shelves for drinks, ashtrays, and under-the-table storage, really make the case for game-specific furnishings (rather than any old table).

Folk art and fun

For some, an entire room dedicated to gaming would never be enough. At a Lake Tahoe family compound designed by architect Marc Appleton, the game room is in fact a game barn. Western folk art and memorabilia add personality to the wide open space that contains arcade games, a Ping-Pong table, a foosball table, a pool table, and a hoedown-ready dance floor.

Indoor-outdoor flow

The game room in architect Laura Santos’s Greenwich Village town house sits on the building’s top floor. Open to the outdoor space and featuring its own indoor seating area, the space is a natural place to hang out—even for guests who don’t want to throw in on billiards.

Blue beachy-ness

Even if a visit to this game room requires leaving the natural splendor of its Bahamas property , decorator Alessandra Branca’s card room conjures the feeling of the nearby beach. Deep blue paint, bright white furniture, and mounted fish reinforce the breezy mood of the small space as visitors get lost in a game of gin rummy.

Vintage and a view

Designed by architect Harold W. Levitt and restored by Stephen Shadley 40 years later, Jennifer Aniston’s Beverly Hills home was designed for entertaining. As Aniston told AD during the 2010 tour, people congregate around the vintage pool table, which faces a magnificent view of downtown Los Angeles.

Plants and play

Isabel Ettedgui’s French Riviera villa, designed by India Mahdavi , contains a winter garden that doubles as a game room. Spending hours in there with a deck of cards and this sleek ’70s table-and-chair set sounds pleasant indeed.

A modern game barn

For a different take on the game barn at a 150-acre Connecticut property , India Mahdavi anchored this space with a wall-size Sol LeWitt drawing. The artwork spans the gaming space, which includes Ping-Pong, foosball, and billiard tables.

Earthy in Arizona

AD100 firm Clements Design worked on NBA star Devin Booker’s Arizona pad , which features a lush game room. The walnut game table and dramatic marble-backed wet bar links the space to its natural surroundings while still feeling plenty opulent. Sleek, comfortable chairs offer a pleasant perch from which to enjoy the view.

A fun focal point

With its bright white walls, ceilings, and floor, the rec room of this Miles Redd–designed Adirondacks retreat may be spare and minimalist, but directs attention where it counts: the Ping-Pong table.

Palapa playtime

Artist Bosco Sodi’s Oaxaca family retreat is composed of a series of palapas—one of which contains a family room and gaming area. Fitting for the compound, which has structures designed by Tadao Ando and Álvaro Siza, as well as a chicken coop by AD100 Hall of Famer Kengo Kuma , this Ping-Pong table was designed for the space by Mexican atelier Taller Bok—a wonderful selection for the sophisticated gamer.

Sky-blue dreaminess

Most of Kylie Jenner’s Martyn Lawrence Bullard–designed Hidden Hills home —which AD toured for its March 2019 issue—is dripping in pink. The game room, painted in a bright blue color, is something of a foil. A neon sign, a Super Shot arcade game, and the lacquered ceiling create a dreamy quality. Home decor accents are largely absent in the space—the games themselves (in addition to the thick shaggy rug and the ottoman) add most of the necessary color and texture.

Sitting pretty

A blush banquette provides an especially comfortable spot to sit in this Mario Buatta–designed card room that’s flooded with natural light. A faux tortoiseshell wall covering was hung in the room to make the couple’s art collection pop.

A mural moment

A charming mural inspired by a Pennsylvania German bowl envelops the game room at interior designer Susan Zises’s cozy Nantucket, Massachusetts, cottage . Cottagecore game room decor is unexpected, but it certainly works.

Cool and custom

Architect R. Michael Graham and designer Bruce Fox transformed a former Boy Scout camp in Wisconsin into a family compound, but the sense of conviviality remains firmly intact. A retro Terminator pinball machine was brought in for the game room, but the centerpiece is a pool table that was custom-made for the space. A wood shuffleboard stands off to the side too. Is there any better site for family game night?

A family party pad

Designed by Marc Whipple of Whipple Russell Architects and decorated by Janna Levenstein of the Tocha Project, the family home of top sports agent Stephen Dubin has plenty to offer in the way of entertainment. A pair of bowling lanes are sandwiched between a Ping-Pong table and a set of windows that gaze into the swimming pool.

A candy-striped curiosity

The game room at this cabin compound designed by Emma Burns is nearly as fun as a hand of poker. The abundance of red and white stripes feels transportive and no doubt lends itself to late-night gaming sessions. Another one of the decorating ideas to take note of here is the plentiful seating. If the plan for your game room is to bring people together, you have to consider that some will wish to merely lounge in proximity to the gaming and not necessarily take part in it themselves.

Bright backgammon

An indoor-outdoor space can make for the perfect game room, whether we’re talking a Southern California poolhouse or a terrace-adjacent living room in a New York City penthouse. Here, designer Timothy Whealon puts a Monte Carlo Belle Époque mansion’s conservatory to use with a set of game table and chairs in the style of Jean-Michel Frank.

Lounge around

A lounge space complete with a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table adjoins this pool table. It can prove difficult to design a space that flows well with billiards because of the clearance space needed around the table for comfortable play, but designer Roger Thomas perfectly balanced the space . Between the furniture, drapes, and pool table, the commitment to blue in the game room decor helps tie everything together. (Plus, the pops of red in the Picasso artwork, florals, and back corner seating add a sense of joyous spontaneity.) And don’t forget, decorations for game rooms needn’t be kitschy—even though we don’t all have a collection of Picassos, wall decor can be utilized to set the mood in your space, just as it does here.

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65+ Best Video Game Room Ideas for 2024

July 28, 2021 by Martyna Stachowiak in  Home Decor

2023 has proven to be a huge year for the gaming world, with titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Diablo IV or Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom making their way into stores. No wonder gamers of all stripes and ages have been leveling up, killing monsters for good loot, and looking for gaming room ideas to upgrade their setup.

After all, long gaming sessions are all about comfort, so huddling over a television or PC in a cramped corner simply won’t do. Besides, what gamer doesn’t want an awesome gaming setup with multiple screens, gaming accessories, consoles of every kind, and ambient lighting?

Luckily, in the fertile imaginations of video game fans, every cubby hole, dull wall, and beat-up desk turns into an opportunity for reinvention. During the past twelve months, thousands of gaming enthusiasts posted up their very own battlestations for our satisfaction and inspiration (thanks, internet). And so, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to gather the 65+ best-themed game room ideas to help you build the ultimate gaming den that will make your friends drool.

Ready to take your gaming experience to the next level? From Cyberpunk 2077 to superheroes, here are 65+ top video gaming room setup ideas for you to get inspired!

Cyberpunk Gaming Room Idea

You can’t redecorate your apartment in Cyberpunk 2077, but you can decorate your gaming room Cyberpunk 2077 style. Even if you can’t afford to completely revamp the entire room, you can check out these officially licensed Cyberpunk 2077 posters for some insanely cool wall art. Welcome to the Night City.

Tech Meets Nature Gaming Room Ideas

Love tech, but love nature too? This gaming setup makes the best of both! The nature-themed desktop wallpaper and indoor plants balance out the cold combo of PC gear and furniture and add an overall softness to the entire decor. If you really have a green thumb there’s no reason why you shouldn’t push the boat out and cultivate a full vertical garden wall! You’ll feel as though you’ve been out in nature even if you’ve been glued to the screen all day.

Wolf Wall Decor

Singer Gaming Desk

Plant Panel Wall

Black and White Gaming Room Ideas

Bash out a simple but effective scheme in black and white. White speakers, a white keyboard, and a matching headphone stand keep this design crisp and clear. Using white and black as your base colors gives you a lot of wiggle room to experiment with LED lighting. No matter which colors you use for your lighting, it will always look good. Also, we absolutely love the idea of sitting down to a game at a desk that feels like it belongs on the bridge of a spaceship.

Star Wars Themed Gaming Room

LED Backlit Gaming Setup Idea

Monochrome Wall Art

Anime Paradise Gaming Room Ideas

This kawaii gaming room is just dripping with pastel aesthetic. Everything from the keyboard to the chair is adorned in baby pink, and the whole space is gently illuminated by a neon blue sign written in Japanese. The walls have the iconic Demon Hunter masks from the anime ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ hanging just above the PC, and on the floor there’s a cute rug featuring Killua Zoldyck from the classic Hunter X Hunter.

Anime Setup with Pink Accents

Anime Setup with Neon Sign

RGB-Lit Anime Setup

Star Wars Themed Gaming Room Ideas

You won’t have to go to a galaxy far, far away to enjoy this Star Wars-themed room. Bathed in eerie blue and red lighting, it features Star Wars lightsabers, figurines, and Star Wars-themed wall art.

Color-capable LED lights, laser dot projector, and Nanoleaf triangles help create a next-level gaming experience by transforming a dark bedroom into a sci-fi movie set.

And if you happen to be in the market for Star Wars posters , Displate has you covered with officially licensed posters from your beloved franchise.

Triple Monitor Star Wars Setup

Mandalorian-Inspired Battlestation

Stormtrooper Gaming Room

Pink Gaming Room Ideas

Every girl otaku would be obsessed with this bubblegum pink gaming setup . Undeniably cute without being suffocatingly pink, the pastel accents and a matching Nanoleaf panel tie in nicely with the cherry blossom wallpapers and the backlit keyboard, taking this cutesy build to the next level. 

Kawaii Wall Art

Fluffy Pastel Gamer Girl Setup

Neon-Lit Gaming Setup

Cozy Gaming Room Ideas

Very often our gaming space doubles as a functional room, such as a home office. If you’re a gamer by night, but a stay-at-home worker by day, this snug home office will fit you to a T. You can almost feel the cozy vibes coming from this desk situated near a bright window with lots of surrounding greenery. But even with a window and some plants around, you might still end up staring at a blank wall. To solve that problem, go for beautiful wall art that features scenes of nature , forests , flowers , and wildlife .

Home Office Gamer Room

Rustic Gaming Room

Vintage Gaming Setup

Small Gaming Room Ideas

Every gamer’s dream is to have an entire room (and a large one at that) dedicated to video gaming. Some of us aren’t so lucky and have to make do with a tiny space or use a common room as our gaming room. So, if you’ve ever had to turn a closet or a corner of a bedroom into a gaming area, this one here is for you. Small but no less impressive, this tiny video game nook is complete with Nanoleaf Panels, a display keyboard collection, and a giant mousepad.

Small Closet Gaming Room Setup

Ikea Closet Battlestation

Minimalist Gaming Room Ideas

Minimalist without feeling cold or bare, this gaming setup is absolutely on point. The wooden desk and the peach LED strip behind it make the space feel calm and inviting, and we absolutely love the lamp and side cabinet . Also, if there’s one thing that sticks out in any gaming setup, it’s the computer chair, so make sure to pick a great one! For minimalist inspo, check the wireframe computer chair in the middle (below). It has an airy vibe to it and seems perfectly geared to you fans of simplicity out there.

Nanoleaf Canvas Gaming Setup

Wireframe Chair Gaming Setup

All-White Gaming Setup

Gaming Cave Ideas

A fully-fledged video game room with all the bells and whistles, it can comfortably accommodate your monitors, keyboards, mouse, speakers, and other gaming accessories, plus it can easily become the most epic entertainment center in the whole neighborhood. Gaming caves come in all shapes and sizes, this one right here features a display cabinet for action figures, floor-to-ceiling shelves for collectibles, and a colorful gallery wall of posters.

LED Strip Gamer Room

Basement Office Gamer Cave

Soundproof Gaming Room

RGB-Lit Gaming Room Ideas

We’re super impressed when someone manages to sync up the RGB lighting on multiple devices, and this stunning gaming setup definitely feels well-coordinated. Purple and pink internals, matching nebula wallpapers, and an RGB keyboard case make it glow like no other. Before you ask, the clouds in the backdrop are made from addressable Christmas lights, a WLED Controller, and some hobby fill glued onto old signage. DIY doesn’t get any cooler than this.

Funko Pop Gaming Room

Living Room Game Station Ideas

Out of the basement and into the spotlight! We have something comfy and nice for hosting a group of friends. A living room doubling as an entertainment center slash gaming room is great for impressing your guests.

A comfy couch with a decent TV stand and a dedicated gaming area can be the perfect hub for just about everything from the morning news to Saturday night movie marathons to heated video game competitions.

His and Hers Gaming Room Ideas

A couple’s game room is one of the best ways to enjoy your favorite hobby together. The key thing is to design the layout of the desks based on room dimensions and limitations. You two can sit side by side, facing each other, back to back, or in freestyle if you have a really big open space. This cute couple’s side-by-side gaming setup features a long desk with space for four screens and a pink and blue color scheme.

Wood-Themed Gaming Room Ideas

Nature lovers all hail this earthy-themed gaming setup. A wooden desk keeps in line with the matching mid-century gaming chair and speakers , while the coral reef wallpaper and RGB rig fill the space with a soft, peachy glow, adding an extra warm touch to the whole scheme. 

Honeycomb Wall Decor

DIY Gaming Hub

Lightning Bolt Neon Sign

Neon-Lit Gaming Room Ideas

It’s always amazing what a simple neon sign can do to a gaming room decor. It transforms this simple desk and monitor into an awesome gaming battlestation. You can find a bevy of gamer neon signs on eBay , Etsy , and Amazon . Top it off with a Nanoleaf panel and a LED strip in the back of your desk and you got yourself a Blade Runner-style setup.

Dreamy Gaming Setup

Neon PlayStation Sign 

Guitar Gaming Corner

Retro Gaming Room Ideas

This gaming room will have retro fans swooning. It’s a shrine to retro games from Donkey Kong to Pac-Man, filled with old TV sets, game consoles, vintage furniture, and arcade machines (because who doesn’t want their own arcade machine at home). Plus a massive library of games and collectibles that has us all drooling.

Super Mario Retro Shrine

Retro Spaceship Gaming Room

Arcade Entertainment Room

Attic Battlestation

Your average attic is so much more than just a dusty storage unit and a creepy crawl space. In fact, it has the potential to become the ultimate entertainment center when given the right game room decor treatment. This attic gaming hub features an L-shaped desk and a multi-screen setup. The sloped ceiling might be tricky to decorate but what gamer shies away from a challenge?

Comic Command Center

If you’re a gamer who also enjoys the DC or Marvel franchises, don’t overlook the possibility of creating a superhero-themed gaming room! You just need the right decor and cool wall art to really bring your room together. The walls of this gaming room are dressed in Marvel comic cover posters , and the all-black furniture and gear give it a dark and mysterious vibe. If you’re looking for superhero posters, you can decorate your walls with officially licensed DC Comics Posters and Marvel Posters from Displate.

Over to You!

Gaming rooms are fun, recreational spaces that you can decorate any way you want. One idea is to think of a theme and then decorate the room accordingly. After all, it’s really easy to buy gear and just throw it all together, but it really takes creativity and time (and a little inspiration from Displate) to take it a step further with design and personalization. 

Some gamers believe that wall art for your gaming room is just as important as the games themselves. If you’re one of them, check out our ever-growing portfolio of  officially licensed designs , including collections from your favorite video games such as Hearthstone ,  The Elder Scrolls ,  Doom ,  The Witcher ,  Overwatch ,  Fallout ,  World of Tanks ,  Cyberpunk ,  Assassin’s Creed , and more.

If you are struggling with gaming room ideas we hope our suggestions help you craft the battlestation of your dreams. What is your favorite game room decor or a game room furniture piece you can’t live without? Let us know in the comments!

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31 Inspiring Game Room Ideas You’ll Love

A game room is the ultimate entertainment space in any home. Here is how to create your own.

Kasia Chojecki

Patios and dining rooms are not the only places for entertaining at home. Enter the dedicated game room, where friends and family can gather for endless hours of fun and competition. From classic arcade games and the latest video game systems to board games and pool tables, you can add some fun to your home decor.

In this post, we share some of our favorite home game room ideas. So, whether you're looking for game room ideas for adults, kids, or the whole family, you'll find inspiration for elevating your game nights. Once you have an idea of what you want to do, you can use home design software to make your vision come to life.

Where to put your games room

Before diving into specific design ideas, consider where you'll put your game room. Consider how much space you have to utilize and what type of entertainment you plan to have. Natural light, privacy and noise control are some of the elements you should consider when choosing a location for your game room. 

Merge indoor and outdoor spaces

If your home has a backyard or patio, consider merging your indoor and outdoor space to create the ultimate game room experience. You can use sliding doors or large windows to connect the two areas and let natural light in while keeping the noise contained. 

You can easily install a relaxing hot tub or a basketball hoop ready for friendly competition. Outdoor game rooms provide a unique atmosphere and offer more space to work with. Plus, they're perfect for hosting summer parties or enjoying a game of darts in the fresh air.

Consider a garage game room conversion

If you have a garage not being fully utilized, consider transforming it into a game room. This can be an excellent option for those who need to carve out extra space but don't have additional rooms to spare. Your garage can easily become a cozy and comfortable game haven with the right flooring and insulation. You can also store your gaming equipment and accessories in the remaining space.

Dedicate available space for a family game room

Creating a space that the whole family can enjoy is always a great idea. A game room designed for family entertainment encourages bonding and quality time. It also provides an alternative option for spending leisure time together. From classic board games to video game competitions, there is something for everyone in a well-designed family game room.

Add a game room with a pool table in the attic

If your attic is currently used as a storage space, consider transforming it into a game room with a pool table. With proper insulation and ventilation, you can create a comfortable and inviting space for endless hours of fun.

Have fun with a home office game room

Working from home has become increasingly popular, and a great way to break up the monotony of work is by having a game room within your home office . By dedicating a corner or section of your office to gaming, you can easily switch between work and play during breaks or after work hours. This also provides an opportunity for some friendly competition with coworkers who may also be remote.

Create a basement game room on a budget

There are many basement game room ideas on a budget, even if you don't want to spend a lot. You can transform your basement into a fun and budget-friendly game room with some creativity and DIY skills. Use recycled materials or repurpose old furniture to create unique gaming stations. You can also browse second-hand stores or online marketplaces for affordable gaming equipment.

How to design a games room

When it comes to family game room ideas, the sky is the limit. Let your inner kid out and create a space you'll love spending time in.

Plan for multiple activities

When designing a game room, consider the different types of activities you want to incorporate into the space. This could include playing video games, board games, arcade games, or physical activities like ping pong or foosball. Plan out how much space each activity will need and try to create designated areas for each.

Choose reliable materials

Since a game room will likely be used, invest in high-quality materials and equipment that can withstand frequent play. This includes sturdy tables for board games, durable gaming chairs, and well-made arcade machines. Don't be tempted by cheaper options, as they may not hold up over time.

Don’t overcrowd a small game room 

When it comes to small game room ideas, make sure you don't overcrowd your space. Prioritize games and equipment that you enjoy and use regularly. Take advantage of the vertical space by installing shelves or wall-mounted storage units to keep the floor clear and maximize the available space. 

Lighting is key

Proper lighting can make a big difference in creating the right atmosphere. Overhead lights can be harsh and create glares on screens, so consider adding lamps or wall sconces for softer lighting options . You can also add fun neon signs or string lights to add some personality and ambiance to the space.

Use soft fabrics and throw rugs

Comfort is key in any room designed for entertainment, as players will likely spend long periods sitting or standing. Use soft fabrics for seating options like couches, bean bags, or floor pillows. Adding throw rugs can also help create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Incorporate games as decor in a board game room

Incorporating games as decor is a great way to add personality and style to your game room. Hang vintage board games on the wall or display them on shelves for a touch of nostalgia. You can also frame and hang gaming posters, complete puzzles or create a gallery wall with framed game art.

Build your own game boards

Consider building your own game boards for classic games like chess, checkers, or backgammon for a personal and unique touch. You can use different materials and designs to match the theme of your room. Plus, it's a great way to add fun and creativity to your space.

Install a surround sound system

If you spend a lot of time playing video gems, a surround system is a must-have accessory. Invest in a quality audio system to enhance the gaming experience and create a fun atmosphere. You can also use the system for watching movies or hosting karaoke nights in your game room.

Create a retro arcade room

For those who have a love for nostalgia and classic video games, consider transforming a spare room into a retro arcade. Bring in full-size vintage arcade machines and decor to create an immersive experience that takes you back in time. Invite friends for old-school gaming sessions or use it as a unique party space.

Consider adding a bar area

Consider adding a bar area to your game room if you have space. This will not only provide a designated area for snacks and drinks but also add to the overall entertainment factor of the room. You can stock it with your favorite beverages and even incorporate game-themed cocktails for added fun.

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Experiment with wall and decor colors.

Feel free to experiment with bold, bright colors when decorating your rec room. Consider painting an accent wall in a vibrant color or adding colorful decor, such as throw pillows or rugs. This will help create a fun and energetic atmosphere in the room.

Add neon accents to the video game room

When you think of entertainment, neon lights definitely come to mind. You can add neon signs or light strips to create a retro vibe in your space and make it feel like you're in an arcade. You can also use them to create a specific theme, such as incorporating green neon for a zombie-themed room.

Choose a round table for your rec room

When it comes to furniture, consider choosing a round table, especially if you plan for board or card game nights. This shape allows players to move easily and interact during board or card games. Plus, it can also serve as a gathering spot for snacks and drinks during breaks in gameplay.

Go for a rustic vibe 

Consider incorporating rustic elements into the decor for a cozy and inviting ambiance. This can include using reclaimed wood for shelves or furniture, hanging string lights for a warm glow, and adding cozy textiles like plaid blankets and pillows. This will give your room a charming cabin-like feel.

Add a coastal farmhouse-style touch

If you want to create a more relaxed, beachy vibe in your game area, consider incorporating coastal farmhouse-style elements. This can include using light and airy colors like white and pastel blues, adding nautical decor pieces like anchors or oars, and using natural materials like rope or driftwood.

Hang colorful art in a modern game room

For a bold and contemporary look, consider hanging colorful art on the walls. This can be posters, prints, or even a custom mural. Choose artwork that reflects your favorite games or pop culture references to add personality to the space.

Add an oversized ottoman for extra seating and storage

An oversized ottoman can serve multiple purposes in an entertainment room. It can provide additional seating for players or guests, act as a comfortable footrest during long gaming sessions, and offer hidden storage space for board games or controllers.

Go for stackable pallet tables

Pallets are a versatile and budget-friendly option for creating unique furniture pieces in your game room. Use them to create stackable tables that can be easily moved around or used as extra surfaces during gameplay. You can also paint or stain the pallets to match your desired aesthetic.

Incorporate barn doors in a  loft game room

If your game space is in a loft, consider installing barn doors instead of traditional ones. This will add a rustic and industrial element to the space and save on valuable floor space that can be used for gaming equipment or seating.

Add a photo mural

Transform a plain wall into a stunning photo mural. Use images from your favorite games, landscapes, or personal photographs to create a unique and eye-catching display. This can also serve as a fun conversation starter for guests.

Create a cheerful cave for younger gamers

If you have younger gamers in the family, create a fun and colorful cave-like space for them to enjoy. Use bold colors, playful patterns, and comfortable seating options to make it a kid-friendly area that will keep them entertained for hours.

Experiment with wall and floor patterns in a retro game room

Consider using bold and nostalgic patterns on the walls and floors for a retro or vintage-themed game room. This includes pixelated designs, geometric shapes, or classic arcade game graphics. It will add a fun and playful element to the space.

Mount gaming consoles on the wall of an Xbox game room

Consider mounting your gaming consoles on the wall for a sleek and modern look for an Xbox-themed room. This saves space and creates a professional setup for serious gamers. Use cable management systems to keep cords organized and hidden.

Create a foosball corner for the boys' game room

To make things more fun, consider adding a foosball table in one corner for some friendly competition. This classic and popular game is perfect for kids and adults to enjoy. Add some comfortable seating around the table for spectators and players.

Go for fun lodge vibes in a kids' game room

For a cozy and inviting kids' game room, consider incorporating lodge-inspired elements such as wood paneling, faux fur rugs, and rustic furniture. Doing so will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for fun family nights.

No matter what type of gamer you are or who your gaming companions may be, there are endless ways to make your game room attractive and enjoyable. From themed decor to fun and functional additions, the possibilities are endless.

Let your imagination run wild and create a space that genuinely reflects your passion for games and entertainment. Remember, the key is to have fun and let your creativity shine through. Game on! 

What should I put in a game room for adults?

Pool tables, video game consoles, or dart boards are great game room ideas for adults. When designing a game room for adults, consider a bar area or mini fridge for drinks and snacks. Additionally, comfortable seating and a large TV screen can create the perfect setting for movie nights or watching sports games. 

How do you layout a game room?

When laying out a game room, start by defining the focal points, such as a pool table or entertainment center, ensuring they are both accessible and functional. Arrange seating and tables to create comfortable areas for socializing while leaving enough space around gaming areas for movement. Optimize vertical space for storage and decoration to maintain an uncluttered and inviting environment.

What is a good-sized game room?

The size of a game room can vary depending on personal preference and the types of games or activities you want to include. However, as a general guideline, having at least 70 square feet for a pool table, 100 square feet for a ping pong table, and 120 square feet for a combination of different games is recommended. 

What is another name for a games room?

A games room can also be called a game room, recreation/rec room, or entertainment room. It is a dedicated space for playing and enjoying various games and activities. So whether you call it a game room, rec room, or something else, the purpose remains to provide an enjoyable space to play games and entertain.  

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Cozy Room Design is a cute decoration game that offers you a delightful chance to design your dream room! From choosing furniture and carpets to wallpaper and windows, you have the freedom to design the layout as you desire. Arrange items, rotate them to fit perfectly, and select colors that suit your taste! If you want to make your room more lively, you can add many cute cats and dogs to your bed, desk, floor, or wherever you like! Once satisfied with your design, simply tap the left button to save your creation. Let's start decorating our dream rooms and sharing them with friends!

How to play Cozy Room Design?

To manage items/colors, simply click or tap to equip or unequip them. Drag the items to the desired location. Use the rotate button to adjust their position. To remove an item, use the delete button. Save your creation by tapping the save button.

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Being a PGA Tour pro is a pretty exclusive club. It means you’re in the top one percent of the golfers on the planet … but it’s not the pinnacle. There are levels to this game. There’s the Ryder Cup vets and Masters Champions Dinner guests; the former Champion Golfers of the Year and, most exclusive of all, the U.S. Open winners, conquerors of golf’s greatest test.

On Monday before the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No.2, 2013 U.S. Open champ Justin Rose offered golf plebes everywhere a glimpse inside that elite club with a look at the champions-only locker room at Pinehurst. Now we no longer have to imagine what it's like to be a fly on that wall ...

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OK, so it’s not exactly an ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ party (thankfully), but the cozy quarters tell you just how rare this air really is. Each locker is adorned with a silver champions plaque and a tribute bust to Payne Stewart’s 1999 U.S. Open triumph at Pinehurst No. 2 stands at the center of the room.

Obviously there’s some unpacking left to be done, but all in all it’s a cool setup and we thank Rosey for a giving us a taste of how the other half percent lives.

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From the outside, this $5.175 million home looks contemporary and unassuming. Inside, however, it’s a fun-filled paradise, from the kids’ Jurassic Park -themed bedroom to pirate-themed bunk beds. The indoor game room brings this 11-bedroom home to the next level. There is a full casino-themed room with glow-in-the-dark colorful carpeting and cutting-edge slot machines that transport you directly to Sin City. Outside. It continues with an open-concept gaming area that has an eight-player roulette wheel, more slot machines, and a luxury home theater with popcorn snacks, and a bar.

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Malibu’s rustic charm is embodied in this $8 million, 1.86-acre indoor-outdoor estate , which includes a four-bedroom main residence that is a smartly repurposed barn designed with reclaimed materials and built for entertaining. The main living space has a high, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a billiards table, bar, hanging chairs, and plenty of space to gather and play. Originally built in 1950, the home is ensconced by mature trees, climbing vines, and wild landscaping. 

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Casa Wirikuta , available for vacation rentals, is a resort within a resort. Located in Punta Mita, Mexico, the sprawling, 24,700-square-foot oceanfront estate has every amenity imaginable and overlooks the 17th hole of the Four Seasons Bahia course. There are seven spacious suites—including a primary bedroom with a chic chess set—and the palatial compound is connected via lush pathways and a main palapa and is fronted by an infinity-edge pool that nearly runs the length of the estate. By night, retreat to The Cava, which has a 45-foot cinema with seating for 24 guests; a game room with a golf simulator, life-size virtual games, and spectator booths; an 18-foot shuffleboard table; and poker tables. There is, of course, wine cellar, tequila bar, and Veuve Clicquot- and Johnnie Walker-themed powder rooms.

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Who needs to visit an arcade when you have your own sprawling private arcade space within your house? Imagine the family reunions, birthday parties, or summer breaks spent at this $23 million Massachusetts residence , which has 16 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms across 120,000 square feet and eight total structures. It has a full-blown, loft-style arcade with over two dozen games, a billiards table, and a nearby three-lane bowling alley with vaulted ceilings. This 60-acre resort-like property also has a 50,000-square-foot spa, four tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, two car barns, an indoor water park, pool, auditorium with a stage, and many guest homes. 

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House of the Dragon won’t mess up Dunk and Egg or any other Game of Thrones spinoff

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Game of Thrones had a profound effect on the television industry — especially for the folks working at HBO. In the years since the show’s 2019 finale, the cable channel became a linchpin in Warner Bros. Discovery’s plans for the Max streaming service with instruction to expand not only the Thrones IP but anything in the Warner vault, from DC to Dune . The Thrones well seems particularly deep thanks to writer George R.R. Martin’s direct involvement; on top of House of the Dragon , which returns for season 2 this Sunday, June 16, a number of spinoff series, live action and animated , remain in active development. Clearly, there’s a lot of Westerosian history to cover.

House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal is well aware, but not sweating the continuity too much. During a recent press day for season 2, the writer said that from the beginning, the team “had pretty good narrative freedom to tell the story that [they] wanted to tell.” It doesn’t hurt that Martin was around early in development, after a period of time when HBO incubated a number of ideas for an offshoot of the franchise and even shot a pilot with actor Naomi Watts that didn’t move forward. Condal is thankful that unlike most prequels, Martin’s source material, Fire & Blood , gives him plenty of remove from the flagship series. “The nice thing about the Targaryen dynasty is they rule for almost 300 years, so there’s a lot of leeway there. Not everything is packed into a dense period of time,” he said.

But Condal is still connected to the greater Game of Thrones development pipeline. He said he is in regular communication with writer Ira Parker, who wrote the Dunk and Egg series The Hedge Knight , which has a cast, has conducted table reads , and is set to begin filming later in 2024. Chronologically, Martin’s Dunk and Egg stories take place around 70 years after House of the Dragon and 90 years before Game of Thrones . But Condal is adamant about not creating a canon that requires “a bunch of folding and tucking that needs to be done in the future” like other franchises that are slightly less, uh, engineered .

“Even though [ The Hedge Knight ] is not a Targaryen story, it does happen while the Targaryens are still in power,” Condal said. “So there is sort of generational interlinkage between our show and his show. Again, there’s no direct crossover because it happens many years in the future, but we’re very conscious of all those things and trying to keep the expanded universe alive.”

House of the Dragon can play out in its bubbles, but don’t expect any character deaths for characters who could become a king later in history. No butterflies will be stepped on just because it’s a splashy moment, said Condal. “We’re going to adapt the story as we adapt it and make the inventions that we need to make, but we don’t want to cause large ripple effects that will prevent somebody from, you know, telling the Blackfyre Rebellion story, or whatever they want to do in the future, or eventually telling the story of Robert’s Rebellion if that’s a place where HBO wants to go to dramatically,” he said. “So we think about those things.”

So what is Condal excited to dig into and iterate on? In season 2, it’s Daemon.

[ Ed. note: He talked about spoilers for the book, which will be plot points in season 2. Read on only if you want to know some light plot spoilers.]

“We know from the book that he goes to Harrenhal and raises a host of river men. But that statement in and of itself does not necessarily make for a fully realized story,” Condal says. “Daemon’s got a certain heading and mood as he moves into the next part of his mission. I’m excited — I’m very proud of the story that we told for Daemon this year and the paces that we put him through as a character. And Matt Smith’s incredible performance and dramatization of that.”

House of the Dragon season 2 kicks off with the first of eight episodes on June 16.

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