Creating a home game room can be a fun choice when you’re deciding what to do with that extra room in your house. Whether you’re making video games or board games as the center of attention, this room can become the family’s favorite place to hang out. Take these steps to set up your ideal game room.
- Figure out your “game” plan! Will this room be for video games? A pool table or foosball table? Or a big table for cards, puzzles and board games? Each of these uses will need different set-ups.
- Measure it out. If you’re adding a big piece of furniture like a pool table, sofa or game table, make sure you have at least four feet of space around all sides. Got more room? Figure out what kind of seating you’ll need that will fit, in addition to storage, lighting, media and decorations.
- Choose your décor: Bean bags for video games? Oh yes! Or maybe you’ll need a low table for board games because everyone likes to sit on the floor. If you’re trying to maximize space, think about built in storage and shelving for your games and accessories, floating shelves, and look for a table that has hidden storage built in.
- Lights, sound, action! Video game rooms might require a thick rug, acoustic foam panels on the walls, and blackout curtains on the windows. Lighting in a game room is important to consider as well, to keep the focus on the action.