Now’s the time to prepare your rec room for the cooler seasons. With busy months ahead, a rec room can provide an escape to unwind and have fun after a stressful day of work and school.
Any room can become a rec room; a rec room is a space where you can participate in entertaining and relaxing activities. The ideal rec room serves an individual’s or family’s hobbies and interests. As a result, rec rooms differ from household to household.
In the following, we’ll present three popular recreation room ideas to consider as you transform your home’s space -be it the walk-in ground level room, your loft, or your family or living room- into the ultimate entertainment spot you’ll enjoy all winter long and beyond.
Three Recreation Room Ideas for The Perfect At-Home Winter Escape
Traditional Entertainment
This rec room has foosball, darts, and a game table for card and board games. Include a TV for catching the game with friends. With a large basement or lower level, you can also incorporate a bar and bookcase for storing drinks, supplies, and recipes. Or, you can style a cute bar cart and include a mini fridge into your decor. Hardwood floors and walls in rich tones will create a classic ambiance. Dimmable lights will produce a relaxing mood, especially in the evening.
If you frequently entertain family and friends, this rec room will serve that purpose, supporting a variety of entertainment or just lighthearted conversation. A townhome ground floor, which includes closets and a bathroom for convenience, is a great spot for this rec room. A single-family home’s additional living room or basement is also easily converted into this space .
Ultimate Gaming Space
If you enjoy video games or live with video game fanatics, this rec room setup is the way to go. Game consoles, a large television, and comfortable seating, such as bean bag chairs, are essential. Consider arcade games if space is available, and low tables for snacks and drinks, and a mini fridge that keeps drinks at hand. A gaming rec room can also include a large, round table for card and board games, especially if you often host game nights.
Loft suites, basements, and additional living rooms can support a gaming space. Many single-family homes have dens that can serve as rec rooms, and townhomes with a ground floor room or extra bedroom can offer the same. Something to consider – if you incorporate a pull-out couch into your rec room decor, this room can also serve as a guest room for guests who stay the night. It’s a great compromise that means that space is always working for you!
Cozy Reading Nook
This rec room idea is perfect if you want a space to be alone and have quiet time to clear your thoughts and relax. Perfect for book lovers, a cozy reading nook will appeal to adults and children alike. Create a library with bookshelves to hold your favorite books, cozy seating, pillows and blankets, and adjustable lighting. For a large area, have a craft table with sturdy chairs to create art.
A loft’s vaulted ceilings is ideal for this rec room. A loft can offer bright natural light during the day and create distance from the rest of the home, with ample privacy and lighting
The First Consideration Before Building Your Recreation Room
Before you prepare your rec room, consider the space design and its advantages. Different rooms serve specific rec room requirements better. For instance, a large basement will support a theater rec room better than a main floor spare bedroom will.
At Craftmark Homes, we’ve been designing homes with rec rooms and more in mind for over 30 years. Famously known for our luxury single-family estate and townhomes, we strategically build in desirable locations, such as Anne Arundel and Montgomery County, Maryland as well as Fairfax County, Virginia so you get the best out of your home and environment.
Contact us today to find the right home for your next rec room, and check out our locations to see how you can enjoy winter and every season in and around your home.