Entertainment Room Interior Design Ideas

If you’ve decided to turn one of the spaces in your home into a full-blown entertainment room, you'll get to create a place where everyone can relax and recharge. You may even increase the property value of your home, depending on the extent of your renovation project.

Of course, you may be scratching your head trying to figure out how to design your personalized fun area. Whether you work with a professional on your room’s layout or handle it yourself, keep the following entertainment room ideas in mind.

What Is an Entertainment Room?

Before delving too deeply into entertainment room design trends and suggestions, let's briefly discuss the overall purpose and definition of an entertainment room.

In most households, an entertainment room serves the unique purpose of providing a place where family members can relax and enjoy one another's company. In some homes, an entertainment room could have a different name. For instance, some people refer to their "man caves" as entertainment rooms. Other people use "entertainment room" interchangeably with terms such as den, family room, extra room, party room, or a decorated basement room.

Overall, an entertainment room tends to be populated with items that are conducive to kicking back and having a good time. Entertainment rooms frequently have comfortable seating, such as large sectionals made of supple leather or a cushioned fabric. And it's not unusual for an entertainment room design to include a widescreen television, a bar area, a game area, and possibly even a space for working out.

What you're unlikely to see in an entertainment room is anything related to work or school. After all, the entertainment room is where everyone gathers to take a break from the hubbub of everyday life.

Ready to get started on your entertainment room design? Here are a few ideas to help you create the perfect home-based getaway retreat.

Stick With a Theme

It’s challenging to create a visually cohesive entertainment room without an overarching theme. You can pick any theme you like — some people get specific, such as “the wild west” or a room designed after a favorite sports team. Others choose broader topics such as “country chic” or “sophisticated man cave.”

To help come up with a theme, try to picture the colors, flooring, and features of your dream entertainment room. Write down all your ideas, talk about them, and decide which one you like the most. Then, use that motif throughout the rest of your planning.

Define What You Mean by Entertainment

Everyone’s entertainment room looks a little different. For some, it includes all the retro games they can find, including a Skee-Ball arcade in one corner, a foosball table in the middle, and a vintage PAC-MAN machine along one of the walls. Others envision entertainment as rows of cushy recliners facing the biggest television possible for gaming and viewing pleasure.

Why does defining entertainment matter, especially if your room looks great when you’re finished? You won’t like using your entertainment area if it doesn’t have what you need.

Consider Your Add-Ons

Depending on your budget, you might want to give your renovated space a complete facelift. It’s best to outline any add-ons early, as this will help you decide how to lay out your entertainment items.

For example, are you planning to add a small or expansive bar that’s part of a kitchenette? Do you anticipate sectioning off zones with divider walls or a fixed island? Are you going to drop the ceiling or bump out walls? These choices will impact your budget and the overall appearance of the space.

However, you don't have to reconsider transforming your entertainment room into something truly unique and spectacular. You need to plan, so the outcome doesn’t become too difficult to navigate when many people are present.

Insist on Great Lighting

After you decide on a theme and know what you want in terms of entertainment and additional elements, you should begin thinking about lighting fixtures.

A key question to ask is whether you want to spotlight anything, such as the luxurious mahogany bar or your new pool table. Be sure to choose the proper kinds of lighting to give those items their time in the spotlight.

At the same time, remember all the other places in your entertainment space. Do you need recessed lighting? Are you a fan of wall sconces? Does it make sense to have most lights on a dimmer to adjust the strength? Lighting can make or break the ambiance in your entertainment area, so take time to check out the array of lighting choices available before making your selections. Generally speaking, you’ll probably choose a few different types, including floor or table lamps, for variety.

Choose Comfortable Seating

One final element of your home entertainment room's interior design is seating. When you’re not engaged in some air hockey or billiards, you’re probably going to be lounging on a gaming chair or a sofa. Be sure those seats make you feel amazing.

Sometimes, seating can look fantastic but feel lackluster; however, if you want your entertainment room to wow everyone, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort for style.

Opt for Technology to Help You Elevate Your Entertainment Room Design

Advancements in technology can allow you to outfit your entertainment room in numerous ways. Consider adding the benefits of built-in, surround sound speakers. A full-blown speaker system can transform your entertainment space into the ultimate place to listen to your favorite albums, watch films, or even host a karaoke night!

Other ways to incorporate technology into your design include installing a separate thermostat for your entertainment room, allowing you to control the heating and air conditioning independently. By creating a separate "zone" for your entertainment room, you can ensure it always feels just right. Plus, you won't have to heat or cool it when it's not in use.

Make Sure Your Entertainment Room Can Grow With Your Family's Needs

Over the years, your entertainment room will evolve as your family's interests and ages change. Ensure that any design can be easily adapted as needed.

For example, you may want to designate a space for younger children's toys in your entertainment room. As your kids get older and more interested in table games like shuffleboard and billiards, you can refresh their area with entertainment that appeals to them.

HB Home Can Help Furnish Your Entertainment Room

Do you like bold and dramatic or suave and sophisticated styles? Only you can determine what your entertainment room will ultimately look like. Have fun mapping it out, and be sure to shop online for inspiration. HB Home can also furnish your space with fun games perfectly suited for year-round entertaining in your updated room.