Ideas for games rooms

There's cool playrooms and then there's this playroom designed by Studio DB. What could be a better game room addition than a twisty slide? When it's too cold to go to the park during the winter, your kids will still be able to slide all day long.

Plus, it's visually unexpected, which gives the room an edge. See you later, Six Flags. A game room isn't complete without instruments. Take notes from this space designed by Peti Lau for a musician. The Yamaha grand piano anchors the room and sets the stage for the other instruments and music memorabilia lining the shelves. Interior designer Michelle Gage is here to remind us that shuffleboard is the perhaps the best and also most underrated bar game there is.

Who wants to play pool anyway? If you have less space to work with or you fancy a more cerebral kind of game corner, create a stylish nook for chess matches. Studio Ashby paired kooky, psychedelic fabric with a graphic chess table.

If you don't have enough room to build a slide, opt for an indoor swing instead. It'll make the playroom feel more personalized and unique. Plus, the swing set is always our first stop at the park anyway.

This furry one by Studio DB makes it extra cozy. And if your kids have a swing to practice pumping their legs on, you can sit back and relax at the playground instead of pushing them.

In this billiard room designed by Heather Hilliard , there's something for everyone to do. Whether it's hanging out on the sofa with a good book or for family movie night, playing squash yes, that's a home squash court behind that glass in the corner , or playing pool, this is the ultimate hang out space.

Bring it to the next level with a pinball machine in your game room. Make it a coin-operated one if your neighbors start coming over to play too often. Brigette Romanek of Romanek Design Studio elevated this game room in an open floor plan space with metal and sheepskin stools great for spectators, too.

The steel and glass doors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and two skylights fill the room with that iconic Malibu light. Pricey, sure, but pool tables can instantly elevate a room.

Even if you just put in somewhere like a basement, the entire space gets an upgrade. Oh, this old basement? I think you mean my billiard room. It even sounds swanky. Instead of tossing old board games, frame them! It's the perfect way to spruce up blank walls in a fun-centric space, like this one by Jae Joo. Plus, it proves that you don't have to even have an entire room to designate to a foosball table—just use an empty hallway or landing.

With a game room this epic, you'll never need to leave the house again. Designed by Regan Baker , this space is heaven for active kids. Fitz Pullins livened up this bonus room with a neon sign, making it the perfect spot for a game of chess and a nightcap. The rooms are furnished with both entertainment and relaxation in mind. Comfortable sofas, food and drink stations and game tables or consoles coexist to create an inviting space.

The set-up can be as simple as a living room design that includes a card table or an elaborate home theater with full bar and kitchen. Read on for some great ideas and inspiration for your own game room design. Source: Shutterfly. Turn a cherished photo into a family-friendly puzzle and make any room a game room. Source: Yellow Dog, Green Life.

Sometimes it only takes placing a simple portable poker table on top of your regular table to create a temporary game room. The felt surface along with drink and chip holders add an authentic feel to the game and the room. Source: Randi Garrett Design. Classic style and design help raise the welcome factor in this beautiful room. Cleverly hidden storage units provide extra seating while also giving you a place to stash your games. This is another example of a dual-purpose room that allows you to entertain guests in multiple ways.

This game room is sparsely furnished when it comes to places to sit, but it is chock full of games to play. Source: Jeff Paul Homes. Rich wood and soothing whites provide a lovely backdrop for this inviting pool room with an attached bar. Attractive wall decor is provided by traditional large-scale artwork as well as a tasteful display of the pool cue sticks.

No game room or bachelor party is complete without some type of liquid refreshment. Create a gift that is personal and unique like this attractive flask to cover all the bases. Your guests or groomsmen will cherish it. Source: The Room Kit. Limited seating in this small game room area encourages you to stay up and keep moving. Active games are fun and are a great way to burn some calories.

Source: Schill Architecture. An unusual and creative way to turn your game room into a place for the entire family is to incorporate full-size wall art. The elephant mural combined with the patterned rug givs this large room an intimate feel. Source: Brian Beaugureau- Beaugureau Studios. Simplicity and ease seem to define this space. The clean lines of the room combined with neutral colors create a room that invites play without distractions.

Be sure to browse the collections at Displate to find the perfect poster for your space. The posters on the wall in this example complement the awesome pillows on the couch. Every inch of space is used functionally. We like the collection of different consoles in this room. Add a touch of passion to your basement walls with a nice set of posters. Enjoy your favourite video game in a creative space. Via Butterlutz. When most people think of gaming in the 21st century, they immediately think of consoles or PCs.

A good Basement game room can have a mixture of both retro, arcade and tabletop games as well as modern console experiences. This image above showcases an elegant room, a pool table, dartboard and television for console gaming.

The best of both worlds. A smaller sized basement can make for a great solo gaming room. We love this PlayStation inspired desk setup. The only thing missing here is a few gaming-inspired posters to add decor to the walls. A basement game room can be tailored to solo gaming for him or her. Create a personal space with your favourite games. A perfectly insulated basement can be a great space for live streamers to record their favourite playthroughs and campaigns.

This duo gaming setup is a great place for couples or friends to game together. Also comes in single pitcher size , but if you are truly going to level up your game room, go big. A craft beer making kit is a great idea for the active, hands-on, creative adult gamer. Friends will be impressed by the fun barrel and home-brewed beers. The craft beer kit includes a little cheapo plastic barrel, but why not upgrade to the real thing?

These authentic oak wood barrels are charred on the inside to imbue rich and interesting flavor to whatever you want to age inside. A classy way to serve wine in your game room. This Boxed Wine Serving Barrel adds a touch of style to your game room decor while keeping you well-supplied with wine. Include free customization of names and wedding date. Super-bright LED lights with four modes and sixteen colors, showcasing a controller plus your gamer tag customized onto the light.

Remote activated, free personalization. Oh, and you should probably invest in a good crash pad for safety. The Mad Rock R3 Crash Pad is our choice for the ideal combination of quality, safety, and affordability for a simple DIY rock climbing wall in your home game room. This modern classic combines a vintage real-wood sign with a contemporary attitude. Perfect as a personalized gift for the man cave game room that allows authorized personnel only. Made in the USA, includes hand carved relief of beer mug and free personalization, arrives ready to hang.

Made in the USA from solid wooden planks, distressed by hand, and includes a hand-carved pilsner glass applique. Show off your nerdy collection with a custom made curio cabinet coffee table. This one is designed to display vintage Kenner Star Wars collectible toys. Other styles can display an electric guitar, Marvel figurines, Matchbox cars, or custom sizing for any other collectibles. Game room decor chalkboard made from a barrel head.

Keep score, list your bracket or odds, or list the daily drink specials. Now this is just ridiculously cool.