Interested in becoming the new game night host in your friend group? Then creating a top-notch game room is the first step in planning an unforgettable get-together. But how do you go about making a game room if you have a smaller home? What if you’re not a homeowner, but an apartment or condo renter? Is there a better way to curate a room for entertaining when you’re working with limited space? The answer is yes. There’s no reason that a tiny home or room should stop you from having fun. Keep reading to check out our game room ideas for small homes and start shopping game room goods at Abt today.
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Measure Your Game Room
The prospect of building your dream game room is an exciting one. So exciting, in fact, that you may want to start shopping immediately. But if you’re already adding game room furniture to your cart, you’re missing the most important step in the process: measuring. Because you’re working with a smaller space, knowing your room’s dimensions is vital when choosing the perfect game room goods. We recommend getting the length and width of the room, as well as the overall square footage. With these numbers in tow, you’ll 1) make sure that everything you purchase fits into the room and 2) learn how to best maximize the space you do have.
Go Smaller
Shop Dartboards and Foosball Tables at Abt
When it comes to choosing gaming tables, there are multiple ways to make do with a small space. The first of our game room ideas is to opt for smaller gaming tables. At Abt, we offer gaming tables of all shapes and sizes. For example, most foosball tables are about 56 inches long, so they can easily fit into a smaller room. There are also plenty of poker and ping-pong tables that come in smaller designs. Even better than this, games like darts can just be mounted on the wall and don’t require any floor space at all. If you go this route, pay attention to the measurements of each table while shopping. Say you’ve found five different pool tables you like. Go ahead and invest in the most compact model so you can fit more into your game room in the future. If you’re planning on including video games or music speakers in your game room, you should also consider investing in sleeker or more minimalistic consoles and models.
Choose A Focus Or Theme
If you’re purchasing game tables for your game room, a second option is to pick your absolute favorite. Or, at least prioritize your top choices. If you’re working with a small space, it’s likely you can’t have an arcade game, a pool table, darts, a pinball machine, foosball, board games and air hockey all in the same room. Even if you choose smaller table designs, fitting multiple pieces into your game room may not be feasible. Try picking a top two. You can even try using a theme to help you narrow down your options. Are you a big sports fan? Make a sports-themed game room with foosball and air hockey. Are you a fan of nostalgic movies, video games and pop culture? There are plenty of arcade games and pinball machines that would easily fit this retro theme. No matter how you fashion your game room, focusing on the games you love playing the most will not only save space but save you money as well.
Explore Multi-Game Tables
Shop Arcade1Up Game Table or Shop RAM Game Room Table
Worried that eliminating games might diminish the fun? Then your best solution is to invest in a multi-game table. Tables like this allow you to condense your game room setup, rather than having separate furniture for each game you enjoy. There are many different types of multi-game tables to choose from. If you’re a fan of digital gaming, the Arcade1Up 32-inch Infinity Game Table from Abt is a great option. This WiFi-enabled game table features a high-resolution screen and removable legs for easier portability. It supports up to six players and contains 48 different games, jigsaw puzzles, coloring books and more. If you’re a fan of card games, the RAM Game Room 48″ 2-In-1 Game Table could be the perfect addition to your game room. Start the night with delicious snacks and drinks, with the help of the veneer dining top. Then, when you’re ready to play, just remove the top and start shuffling. This table seats four to six players and can be an ideal surface for playing games like blackjack, Texas hold ’em, poker, rummy, war and more.
Find Storage Solutions & Organize Accessories
While game tables and consoles are the bulk of what belongs in the room, often these games come with handfuls of accessories. Pool cues, pool balls, board games, video games, remotes, controllers… and this is just the beginning. You’ve already compromised on buying big game tables or multiple game tables. So where are you supposed to put all of this? Our solution is wall-mounted storage. Invest in billard wall racks for your cues and balls. Browse media cabinets, bookshelves or wall shelves for board games and video games. And if you do get shelves of some sort, make sure your accessories are as compactly organized as possible so you can fit more there. Instead of using a bulky TV stand, mount your screen to the wall and hide the cords to leave even more wall space around it. Abt also sells several speakers that can be wall-mounted too. Game room ideas like wall-mounted storage eliminate that cluttered feeling and open up floor space for more games or more seating.
Add Multifunctional Furniture
Shop Sectionals at Abt
So far, we’ve mostly discussed furniture that is specifically catered to gaming. But what about the staple furniture that any average room has? The biggest one of all is seating. Outside of your gaming table chairs, you may want a sofa or sectional of some kind. This will give your guests an opportunity to chill out and chat between games. We have two different suggestions when it comes to buying multifunctional furniture for your game room. First, because you have a smaller space, it seems obvious to search for a small sofa. Don’t worry about accomodating every guest; just work with what you have. While you can invite any number of people to game night, it’s likely you won’t be able to fit everyone on a single sofa anyway. Our second suggestion is to find a couch or sectional that provides additional storage space. Couches with storage typically come in two forms: a middle console or a liftable chaise. These hidden spaces are the perfect place to store extra board games, video games, remote controls and more.
Serve Guests With A Bar Cart
Shop the Hooker Furniture Bar Cart at Abt
Among the game room furniture sold at Abt, there are various wooden dry bars that would make great statement pieces in any home. Unfortunately, if your room is smaller, these bulky bars may not be the best investment. So how do you find a sophisticated and stylish way to serve your guests without taking up precious space? Our solution is a bar cart, like the cart pictured above from Hooker Furniture. Grab an ice bucket, glasses and your favorite liquors and mixers. Create a signature-themed drink, or let guests play bartender themselves. Either way, you’ll have a cart that caters to the thirsts of your friends and family, so they always know where to go for their next round.
Now that you have the most helpful game room ideas, shopping at Abt for your new game room will be easier than ever. Whether you win or lose, you and your loved ones are guaranteed to have a good time. Looking to learn more about our game room gear? Articles like our pinball buying guide are a great place to start. If you’re interested in finding more products to take your game room to the next level, explore our curated gift guides for hosts/entertainers and gamers too.
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