{"id":31422,"date":"2023-09-29T08:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T08:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=31422"},"modified":"2023-09-28T13:06:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T13:06:44","slug":"44-game-room-ideas-for-an-epic-entertaining-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/interiors-decor\/44-game-room-ideas-for-an-epic-entertaining-space\/","title":{"rendered":"44 Game Room Ideas For an Epic Entertaining Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s a reason arcade games and pool tables are popular in\u00a0bars<\/strong>\u00a0and why\u00a0playrooms\u00a0and parks are a thing: No matter our age, we just want to have\u00a0fun\u00a0at the end of the day. Ahead, discover 37 designer-approved game room ideas<\/span><\/em><\/strong> that are so cool, you can finally cancel that season pass to your local amusement park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SEE ALSO: <\/strong>17 Best Entertaining & Design Tips We Learned From Celebrities<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01. Add a Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n
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ANSON SMART<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"game<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

02. Go for a Chic Ping Pong Table<\/h3>\n\n\n
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LINDSAY SALAZAR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"game<\/a>\n\n\n\n

03. Buy a Transforming Game Table<\/h3>\n\n\n
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LAUREN PRESSEY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

04. Build an Outdoor Escape<\/h3>\n\n\n
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JOE SCHMELZER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

05. Design a Minimalist Parlor<\/h3>\n\n\n
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JESSIE PREZA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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06. Create a Foosball Corner<\/h3>\n\n\n
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PAUL RAESIDE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

07. Make It a Versatile Lounge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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08. Add a Cocktail Corner<\/h3>\n\n\n
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DAVID A. LAND<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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09. Build an Indoor Slide<\/h3>\n\n\n
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STUDIO DB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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10. Make It Music-Friendly<\/h3>\n\n\n
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BRITTANY AMBRIDGE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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11. Play Shuffle Board<\/h3>\n\n\n
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12. Convert a Corner for Chess<\/h3>\n\n\n
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STUDIO ASHBY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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13. Install An Indoor Swing<\/h3>\n\n\n
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STUDIO DB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

14. Make It Multi-Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n
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DACIAN GROZA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"game<\/a>\n\n\n\n

15. Get a Pinball Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n
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KATHERINE CARTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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16. Add Skylights<\/h3>\n\n\n
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DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

17. Invest In a Pool Table<\/h3>\n\n\n
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PHOTO: TOM FURGUSON; DESIGN: ARENT & PYKE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

18. Frame Old Games<\/h3>\n\n\n
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SHADE DEGGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

19. Create a Jungle Gym<\/h3>\n\n\n
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REGAN BAKER DESIGN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

20. Set the Mood<\/h3>\n\n\n
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JESSIE PREZA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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21. Make It Serve Double Duty<\/h3>\n\n\n
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DAVID A. LAND<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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22. Convert a Garage<\/h3>\n\n\n
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LH DESIGNS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

23. Set up a Projector<\/h3>\n\n\n
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HEATHER HILLIARD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"game<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

24. Build a Gaming Nook<\/h3>\n\n\n
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JESSICA ANTOLA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"game<\/a>\n\n\n\n

25. Make It a Basketball Court<\/h3>\n\n\n
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STUDIO DB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

26. Take It Outside<\/h3>\n\n\n
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EMILY MINTON REDFIELD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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27. Bring Out the Disco Ball<\/h3>\n\n\n
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LEANNE FORD INTERIORS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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28. Make the Study Fun<\/h3>\n\n\n
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STUDIO ASHBY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

29. Opt for a Ping Pong Table<\/h3>\n\n\n
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VICTORIA PEARSON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

30. Add Some Gym Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n
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CASS AND NICO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

31. Bring the Fun to the Walls<\/h3>\n\n\n
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REGAN BAKER DESIGN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

32. Use Your Vertical Space<\/h3>\n\n\n
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STUDIO DB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"game<\/a>\n\n\n\n

33. Give It Speakeasy Vibes<\/h3>\n\n\n
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COMMUNE DESIGN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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34. Set up a Card Corner<\/h3>\n\n\n
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DACIAN GROZA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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35. Hang Fun Wall Art<\/h3>\n\n\n
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JENN FELDMAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

36. Transform an Attic<\/h3>\n\n\n
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SHANNON MCGRATH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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37. Think Outside the Box<\/h3>\n\n\n
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38. Blast Some Tunes<\/h3>\n\n\n
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LEANNE FORD INTERIORS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"game<\/a>\n\n\n\n

39. Host Tournaments<\/h3>\n\n\n
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ALEXANDER DESIGN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

40. Shrink It Down<\/h3>\n\n\n
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AMBER INTERIORS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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41. Put a Bar in Back<\/h3>\n\n\n
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AMBER INTERIORS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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42. Make It Craft-Friendly<\/h3>\n\n\n
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KATIE HODGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

43. Make It Comfortable<\/h3>\n\n\n
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NICOLE FRANZEN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

44. Use Every Nook and Cranny<\/h3>\n\n\n
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SARA TRAMP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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READ MORE:<\/strong> These 10 Mid-Century Furniture Pieces Are Back In Stock And You NEED Them In Your Life!<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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