Make Your Basement A Game Room

Pool table - Credit: iStockPhoto.com

A basement is often an afterthought on a designer's to-do list. Unlike
kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, basements often end up as occasional spaces that can be neglected or ignored by shutting a door. However, an extra level provides immense potential for extra space, storage and (in the case of an additional suite) income. If your basement is a mismatched attempt at a stylish living space, a cluttered homage to your elementary school years or a chaotic repository for the random crap you can’t fit elsewhere, it may be time to redecorate your boring basement.

One way to redecorate is to make your basement a game room, which will serve as the perfect place to get away from all the stresses that work and girlfriends offer. A game room is the perfect way to redecorate your boring basement if you don’t need the space for an arguably more “useful” room. However, we’re not talking about adding a dart board and a foosball table to the clutter downstairs; we’re telling you how to make your basement a game room with the most stylish of pieces.

To make your basement a game room, pick some games, add some comfy seating, a television and even a bar, and start planning for your next
guys' night.

Powell Masterpiece Antique Black Bar

Powell Masterpiece Antique Black Bar - Credit: MoreDiningTables.com

This antique black and mahogany bar is a functional piece as well as a beautiful accent for your basement. It features a black granite top and brass foot-rail, as well as inside storage for bottles, glasses and barware.

Price: $1,199 at MoreDiningTables.com

Nodor Supamatch Dart Board

Nodor Supamatch Dart Board - Credit: FGBradleys.com

A dartboard is a must-have for any game room. Darts are lots of fun, relatively inexpensive and take up almost no space at all.

Price: $69.99 at
FGBradleys.com

Chocolate Leather Sectional Sofa and Ottoman

Chocolate Leather Sectional Sofa and Ottoman - Credit: Overstock.com

An L-shaped couch will give you tons of space for lounging and entertaining. This chocolate leather sectional adds a cool touch to the laid-back feel of the room. And the best thing about leather is that it’s a cinch to wipe clean should any unnecessary beer or nacho cheese spillage occur.

Price: $1,277 at Overstock.com

Classic Game Table Set

Classic Game Table Set - Credit: FGBradleys.com

Here is a versatile piece for the poker aficionado. This set includes four comfy chairs and a solid wood poker table that flips over to reveal a dining table. The table also features removable cup holders and chip trays for easy clean-up.

Price: $2,399.99 at FGBradleys.com

Treviso Table by Brunswick Billiards

Treviso Table by Brunswick Billiards - Credit: BilliardsPlusOnline.com

A pool table can act as an interesting centerpiece, but not every basement will accommodate one because of the space needed. Make sure you take careful measurements before picking one out. Pool tables come in a wide variety of styles and colors, from modern and simple to lavishly ornate. The contemporary styling of this table will add an understated elegance to any decor.

Price: $5,939 at BilliardsPlusOnline.com

game on!

If given the same care and consideration as other rooms, a basement can become a beautiful, comfortable and functional living space that you’ll wonder what you ever did without. And if you make your basement a game room you’ll have a refuge built just a flight of stairs away from the real world.
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