Are you remodeling your home or moving into a new place? If so, you may want to make one of the rooms a home game room.
The possibilities here are endless.
Do you want to focus on the perfect video game oasis?
Or do you want to get in some table games or arcade games?
We asked people with experience to give us their best tips on creating the best home game room for any type of gamer.
See their tips below.
Focus On Your Hobbies
Cater the room to your hobbies.
We all have different tastes when it comes to leisure activities.
I for one enjoy losing myself in the digital world of videos, as well as indulging in a nice game of pool.
When it comes to building an awesome home game room, always go for what you want most.
By dedicating the space to something you really love, you’re bound to spend more time in your game room.
Contributor: Scott McKinney, Debt Bombshell
Leave Room For A Snacks Corner
What is a game night without some snacks to munch on when you’re feeling peckish?
Add a mini fridge to your little area to make sure that you always have cold drinks on hand at all times.
Believe me, you and any guest that will visit your game room will surely love it.
Or…
Put a kitchenette in the game room.
When building your game room, you must keep in mind that nobody wants to be forced to keep going down or up to the kitchen for a soda or a snack.
Instead, it will be best to save yourself and your visitors any unnecessary trips by building an integrated kitchenette within your game room.
However, that doesn’t mean that you need to install an entire kitchen, oven included.
All you need is space to install a mini-fridge, a microwave for popcorn, and even a coffee maker. You can also install some cabinets to store your candy and snacks, which will help turn your game room into a cherished sanctuary.
Contributor: Matteo Rossi, Bartending Barista; Eden Cheng, PeopleFinderFree
Soundproofing Is Essential
I have worked on countless home renovations and one of the most popular additions to homes I notice recently is the game room.
Everybody has a different style but what’s common among game rooms is that they can be a cause of loud sounds that can disturb the whole house or worse, the neighbors.
I recommend soundproofing your game room as it provides you privacy and a more immersive playing experience. Installation costs vary but it is generally not as expensive as it may seem.
You can go with something like acoustic panels for the soundproofing, or if you’re on a budget then sound dampening curtains help.
Placing furniture against the walls, like bookcases, also helps dampen the sound.
Contributors: Robert Johnson, Sawinery; Alex Williams, Audio Listed
The Sports-Focused Game Room
Do you enjoy baseball, football, soccer, or golf?
Use it to create a home game room design.
Sports room decor is not for the faint of heart, so pay homage to your team by incorporating memorabilia into wall decor, shelf decor, and even light fixtures.
Here’s a quick and easy decorating project: Make a jersey frame from scratch for your favorite players.
For sports lovers, the most awesome home game room is one with an indoor basketball arcade game!
I have one at home and it just brings back memories of my childhood.
Definitely a must-have for a sports game room.
Contributor: Fred Blair, Awesome Hoops; Ryan Yount, LuckLuckGo
Proper Lighting Is Essential
Lighting is key.
I have found that the best home games rooms have adjustable lighting that allows you to dim the lights as much as you want or make them bright when you want.
It can also be cool to have spotlights that focus on the game tables, like one light hanging over top of a poker table to help set the scene.
Contributor: Brian Donovan, Timeshatter
Don’t Neglect Comfort
Overall, the most important factor is comfort, however.
Make sure there is either a comfortable gaming chair or a plush sofa in the room.
Invest in high quality furniture that is both comfortable and chic.
You should feel good while spending time and enjoying your hobbies.
This is one of the essential parts of having a game room as it allows you to relax even more.
Comfort while playing games is important – and definitely a more crucial factor compared to the size, features, and design of the room.
Contributors: Helena Wilson, Better Home Squad; Heather Welch, Ukulele Tabs
Final Word
Having the extra space in your home for a game room is perfect for your kids and guests to enjoy.
Just be creative and feel free to think out-of-the-box when it comes to conceptualizing your game room features.
Think about the people in your home who will be using the game room the most, and select your game room items based on their interests.
Some cool options would be an old school pinball table, arcade games, a pool table, and even a dart board.
All of this can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
We all have different tastes when it comes to leisure activities.
I for one enjoy losing myself in the digital world of videos, as well as indulging in a nice game of pool.
When it comes to building an awesome home game room, always go for what you want most.
By dedicating the space to something you really love, you’re bound to spend more time in your game room.
A lot of people immediately start by trying to get the biggest room for their game room – but this is actually not the most important element.
I’ve found that size does not really matter when it comes to a game room.
Instead, the two important elements include the theme and comfort.
The theme should really relate to things that the gamer using the room enjoys.
If you are creating a room for you and your partner, take both of your gaming preferences into consideration.
Try to incorporate elements of different games that the gamer enjoys.
Just remember to have ample space to move around, and to add cool lighting to make the ambience of the room more inviting.
Other Contributors: John Medina, John Medina Buys Houses;Emily Cooper, Oliver Wicks; Mark Wilcox, Camping Forge; Cady Brown, Horses Arizona; Susan Parker, Dreams Research Council