Game Areas
We have worked with a number of families who have wanted to create a Game Area in their home! A Games Area can easily be created in a basement space or as part of a family room refresh. If you love to play board games with family and friends, or host games nights watching sports – you need a Game Area at home!
In this Shop the Look article we focus on Game Areas and explore our top design tips and ideas on how you can create one in your home.
Let’s take a closer look at Game Areas!
How to Recognize a Game Area
A game area at home is typically somewhere a seating arrangement can be, with a table and chairs, and even a pool or table tennis area. It usually depends on the space available as to what gets included, and of course, which games you enjoy.
For those who love to play board games, a simple dining room table and chair area can be all you need! While a deep and comfortable sofa with large TV is a great option for watching sports.
Game Areas Fun Facts:
A games area of the home can sometimes be referred to as a “games room” which is a space entirely dedicated to games! Dedicating an area of the home to playing and watching games is a fairly modern concept that takes inspiration from bars and billiard rooms of wealthy estates.
Nowadays, it’s perfectly normal for a family room or basement area to be a multi-functional space where games can be enjoyed by family and friends.
Style Clues
This style often includes:
- Dining Table and Chairs
- Sofa and Soft Seating
- Gaming Tables!
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"Round
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A stylish upholstered dining chair finishes off a gaming table beautifully!
"Ping
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"Round
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"Monopoly
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