Build a family games room this Christmas
If you are looking for the perfect gift for your family, why not transform your spare room into a family games room together? That way, you all pitch in and have a fun space to build great memories together! It’s a win, win situation.
Maybe you don’t have a spare room… what about your garage or attic? Are they being used as storage, or are they filled with dusty, unwanted stuff? Time to revamp those spaces and transform them into the most perfect games room of all. And if you don’t have any space room at all, you can still renovate the room you do have to create a playful and entertaining space for all.
I’ve partnered with Hamilton Billiards, snooker table manufacturer, who are eager to share some of their tips and ideas on how to build the perfect family games room. So, grab a cuppa, maybe a notepad, and start jotting down some ideas!
Planning, planning and planning
The most important part of transforming a room is to plan it out. It might seem tedious to some, but it’s highly important. Sit down with your family and discuss ideas, colours and games you’d like to include in this new room. Creating a mood board is a great way to see if your ideas can complement each other and how best to go about choosing different colours, patterns and more – I normally use Pinterest to create mood boards. Family Budgeting also believes that mood boards are great tools when creating a games room, mentioning how “a mood board always gives you an overall idea of what you are aiming for and then you can work around that idea.”
For a fantastic selection, Meeples Corner offers a range of games, from classic family favourites to new and exciting options, so you can find games suited to every age and interest. Additionally, pick some modern games and complement them with traditional games, such as a bespoke snooker table by Hamilton Billiards.
Think about the games
Choosing the right games is also essential, games that everyone can enjoy or at least have a variety of games to keep everyone entertained. Scrapbook Blog has some great tips on creating the perfect games room, they mention, “The games are what it is all about. From board games to games consoles and traditional games, the choices are endless.” Pick some modern games and complement them with traditional games, such as a bespoke snooker table by Hamilton Billiards.
Planning Ways To Decorate
Once you’ve got all your games picked out, it’s time to decorate the room. Fashion Mommy recommends browsing for accessories and furniture on second-hand websites if you are on a budget. That way, you can upcycle furniture and accessories and make it your own. Take inspiration for upcycling from sites like Pinterest. This way, you can gather ideas on how to transform pieces of unused furniture into unique features in your home.
Put everything together and then, it will be time to find out who’s the most competitive person in the family!