The Game Masters Arena Designing The Perfect Game Room

The modern world and its technology gave birth to an abode of escape the realm of virtual reality. And make no mistake that this is a world for kids. As per modernization, more and more adults are getting engulfed into the fad of third generation consoles. As a result, coming up with interior design ideas has a brand new challenge designing a game room.

In the old days, game consoles are kept in boxes or cabinets when not in use. And when someone wants to play, the console is taken out and the game resumes wherever there is a television set. But that is no longer the case today. As modern games enter the world of HD (High Definition) and Hi-Hi surround sound quality, dedicated game rooms are becoming more like home theatres.

So are you into the fad of third generation games? If you are an owner of a Playstation 3, XBOX 360, or Nintendo Wii, here are some juicy interior design ideas for that functional and stylish game room:

Breaking The Dark Room

There is this common notion that game room designs have to be dark. And it sure is nice that way. It is like watching a movie in the theatre. But considering the damage it can do to your eyes, it is just not advisable. Modern game rooms have to be well-lit and the interior design should be bright. It will also help you see your controller better and maybe read some walkthrough and game guide magazines while you play.

Overall Modern Look

Gaming is a modern thing. If you are ever going to do it, it better be in an equally modern environment this is the rule of matching. What you want is simplicity in everything. Avoid too many colors and delve around black and white only. Furniture should be comfortable and modern. For decorating ideas, wall arts and other fancy decors are not necessary. Instead, you can decorate the room with game posters instead. Framing the posters is not a bad idea as long as it is simple.

Getting Organized

Now here is the tricky part: gamers are messy! Even if you are a professional, it is so easy to fall into this trap and become somewhat messy yourself. Now, help yourself stay organized and fill the room with shelves and cabinets where you can easily store the game CDs and peripherals. Also, consider placing a refrigerator and perhaps a mini food serving table inside the room to avoid mess with food. So basically, it will be like a den design where everything is readily available despite the small space.

Hi-Tech Appliance Galore

Modern gaming consoles such as the Playstation 3, XBOX 360, and Nintendo Wii are very demanding appliances. Each of these consoles has High Definition output and makes use of advanced Dolby Digital Surround Sound. If you want to maximize your gaming experience, consider getting a flat screen LCD HDTV or LED TV. For your sounds, you might want dedicated Hi-Fi speakers with surround sound support for Dolby Digital.