A gaming area is designed to give yourself or family members a space to relieve stress or have some alone time. Transform an unused space into your gaming room or carve a gaming corner out of a shared space to promote an entertaining experience with other family members. Create your perfect gaming room with a gaming chair, gaming desk, plenty of lighting and decor ideas.

Consider the Space

Not all of us have a dedicated space to install a game room, but luckily it doesn't take much space to create the gaming area of your dreams! When choosing your design, remember that your furniture and decor can be modified to play well with the size of room you have to work with.

1. Lofted Bed: If your child is the big gamer in your house, and the gaming room is going to double as their bedroom, consider a loft bed. This allows you to create the ideal gaming space underneath, without losing any additional bedroom space.
2. Family Room/Den: Your family room or den is set up to accommodate both TV viewing and gaming. Entertainment/media consoles used in your space will help give you the best of both worlds.
3. Office Area: Utilize a room divider to separate work from play in your office space.
4. Walk In Closet: Turn a walk-in closet into a personal gaming space.

Game Room Setup

A game room setup can reflect your personal style or create more of an inviting theme. A gaming computer desk will certainly help bring your gaming to the next level and is perfect for a minimalist look. Not only is the desk durable, but also features several outlets and USB hubs and is finished off with Bluetooth lighting. For a larger space, a larger gaming system setup is a must! An entertainment console is designed to carry all manners of items from computers to TV screens in addition to its generous number of cabinets for storage. For a smaller space, a simple gaming desk should do the trick!

Ambient Lighting Steals the Show

To enjoy the whole gaming experience, you need to build the right ambient lighting. Whether your space is in a small corner of your living room or a full-fledged game room, consider your lighting options for effectiveness.

1. Natural Light: In a gaming space, natural light should be avoided as it may interfere with visuals and the overall gaming experience. Install blackout curtains that can be easily closed.
2. LED Light Strips: This option may be the fan favorite of all lighting options. Some LED lights can change between an endless number of colors, all of which can complement the type of games you play. The plus about this lighting is a lot of gaming desks and chairs have them included in the design—a major plus!
3. Table/Floor Lamps: For a warmer, more subtle lighting option in your space, consider trying a table or floor lamp. Place a table lamp or two on your gaming station for a simple yet effective amount of light in your space. A floor lamp does the same job, except it clears up space on your station and instead can be placed on the floor hanging over your station. LED color changing light bulbs are also compatible with this lighting option, which will give a similar vibe and look like the LED lights strips!

Satisfactory Seating

Whether you like to sit on a swiveling gaming chair or a domed one, the seating should always dictate comfort. A gamer can be occupied for hours on end while the gaming sessions are underway, and you don’t want their neck and back to cramp up from sitting in an uncomfortable position! Gaming chairs are specially designed to maximize both comfort and the ultimate gaming experience through features such as tilt control, a breathable mesh seat and back, and an open area headrest.

When considering seating, it's also important to consider that the game room invites multiple guests and participants in at one time, so you will want to make sure your set-up is adequate for several people. Recliners and media chairs are not only comfortable and make for more seating options but allow you to switch it up while gaming as well!

Floor, Decor & More!

Aside from shelves housing the most favorite of your collectibles, consider lining the walls with some additional gaming wall art. Place a large area rug in your space or use a chair mat under a gaming desk to contribute to the cozy factor while keeping your feet warm as you game the day away!

With these cool gaming room ideas, you are now able to design a fun dedicated game room or transform your small gaming space into a haven for gamers.

Safety First

Remember to take appropriate steps to childproof furniture and TVs. Read more and learn about HOM Furniture's free anti-tip kits here.